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Mervyn Bedford is a highly acclaimed Early Years Music Teacher, Trainer and Childrens Song Writer. He established his first Music and Movement classes for children in 1996 and has since become much sought-after throughout the U.K. and abroad for his inspirational training workshops and childrens songs.
He also acts as sole U.K. representative for the Internationally renowned Musikgarten Programme. Mervyn is married to Kathryn and has 3 daughters - Tabitha and twins Joanna and Harriet.

Classes for Children

Mervyn sees over 300 children each week during term time through his regular Music and Movement Classes. His schedule also includes some pre-school visits and after-school clubs. "He has a natural talent with small children, a very firm grasp of their psychology and a sparkling rapport in his classes".
He will shortly be training teachers to replicate this outstanding music and movement programme throughout the U.K.

Teacher Training

Mervyn has undertaken work in his capacity as Conference Speaker and Teacher Trainer for many Early Years organizations including: The Pre-school Learning Alliance, Social services, The British Private Day Nursery Association, The Montessori Schools Association, County Music Services, Sure start and others.
He recently ran workshops at The National Share Conference at the Birmingham NEC and The National Montessori Conference in London. He will be running workshops in Germany and Cyprus in October 2006 for Early Years Teachers working with British Forces abroad. For details of his forthcoming U.K. workshop tour CLICK HERE!

Childrens Song Writer

Mervyn brings many of his much loved songs and rhymes to his classes and workshops. Based on sound educational concepts, his songs appeal to the young and the young at heart! His songs together with outstanding orchestral arrangements by Jeremy Kimber bring an excellent resource into early years music education. Mervyn's CD Flower Pot Rock is a delightful collection of 34 new songs, rhymes and sounds on a garden/outdoor theme. He is currently composing new material for his next album.