I find that images captured from our local environments—whether a striking ad campaign, an architectural detail, or an unexpected street art installation—carry far more impact than generic examples. Students naturally engage more deeply when they recognise familiar landmarks, sparking richer discussions about creativity in their own context.

One powerful way to begin a lesson on Experimenting with Music could be to display such an image—like the Adidas sidewalk campaign—and ask students: How has creativity been used here? What makes it stand out? This simple exercise not only primes their imaginative thinking but also strengthens interdisciplinary connections. For instance:

• Language Arts: Analysing persuasive techniques, visual rhetoric, or storytelling in advertising.
• Business Studies: Discussing branding strategies, target audiences, and the psychology of marketing.
• Visual Arts: Exploring composition, scale, and public space as a medium.

However, interdisciplinary work shouldn’t be superficial. It’s essential that we as teachers to move beyond token nods to other subjects and instead use their opportunities to foster meaningful dialogue with fellow educators. How might a music teacher collaborate with a business studies instructor to dissect the role of sound in advertising? Could a visual art project on urban design inspire a student’s approach to composing a piece of music? By intentionally weaving these threads together, we create a learning environment where creativity isn’t confined to one subject—it becomes a lens for understanding the world.