22 August 2025
Help shape the future of music education
Are you a past mentor, mentored teacher, or school leader who has been involved in AYO’s Music in Me program?
We have teamed up with Monash University to examine the long-term impact of Music in Me’s unique mentoring model on teacher wellbeing, retention and professional growth – and we need your help.
In 2025 we celebrate 10 years since Richard Gill founded Music in Me (formerly the National Music Teacher Mentoring Program, NMTMP). To mark this milestone, we’re inviting former participants to help us evaluate the lasting impact of this work – and guide its future.
“Those who have been part of this program – as a mentors, participating teachers, or school leaders – have first-hand insight into the powerful impact that mentoring can have on classroom practice, teacher wellbeing, and student learning,” said Music in Me National Music Manager, Bernie Heard.
The national research project will explore how Music in Me can support:
- Teacher wellbeing and career satisfaction
- Professional growth and confidence in teaching music
- Mentoring relationships and their lasting impact
- Teacher retention in the education workforce
“We need your voice to ensure the findings reflect the real experiences of those who know the program best,” said Bernie.
The survey takes about 20 minutes.
“Your response will directly support our advocacy efforts for future funding, recognition, and expansion of music education and mentoring across Australia,” added Bernie.
“By sharing your story, you’re helping us make the case for why programs like Music in Me are essential—not only for student outcomes, but for the sustainability and wellbeing of our teaching workforce.”
If you would like to take part click HERE and the link to the survey will be sent to you.
To read more about this research project click HERE
About Music in Me
Music in Me (formerly the National Music Teacher Mentoring Program) exists to create opportunities for every child to access quality music education in the classroom across remote, regional, and metropolitan Australia. It is a foundational music education program that upskills classroom teachers through a scalable and sustainable approach to mentoring.
Since establishment in 2015, tens of thousands of students nationally have received a foundational music education through the upskilling of over 800 classroom teachers. The program operates in Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales.