“When will they do their Grade 1?” I think we all recognise this question and we all dread it. But what happens when you’re a Kodály Piano Teacher? You might be surprised! I certainly was.
When Will They Do Grade 1? No Worries for Kodály Piano Teachers Read More »
Do you memorise your lesson plans for piano lessons or music classes?
So many of us feel we need to memorise our lesson plans. Here are my reflections on my own journey, hang ups and misconceptions about memorisation.
Memorising Kodály Music & Piano Lesson Plans Read More »
So know you want to teach using solfa, and you know that throwing them into the full diatonic scale is not the best way. But which subset of the tones, or toneset, do you teach first? Get ready for some controversy!
Which Solfa to Start with in Kodály Music Lessons Read More »
Do you teach classroom music and private instrumental lessons using the Kodály approach? Here are my four top differences between these teaching settings.
4 Differences of Kodály Music Lessons and Piano Lessons Read More »
Whether it’s in a piano or other instrumental lesson, a singing lesson or in a class setting, this topic crops up all the time.
5 Essential Questions Before Teaching Older Students with the Kodály Approach Read More »
My experiences and advice on how to deal with this in classroom music lessons, one-to-one piano lessons and also unbelievably in private singing lessons too!
What can I do if my students won’t sing? Read More »
Jump straight to the download Hot pork rolls, hot chocolate and crêpes, that’s what kicks off Christmas for me. Yesterday my sons’ school had a teacher training day so instead of working, we piled into the car, fought through the crammed car park and spent the afternoon walking the cold streets of Worcester at the
A Wintery Song for Young Musicians this Christmas Read More »
One of my students asked me the other day which of the songs from Doremi Piano is my favourite. I didn’t have to think very long. My favourite song is the one that can come out time and time again. It’s so popular in my Kodály inspired classroom that my students never get bored of
Helen’s most popular song for Kodály-inspired piano and music lessons Read More »
Last month we welcomed vocal health specialist and Discover Singing‘s Emma Torry to the Doremi Sofa. (Members: click here to view) Not a member? Don’t worry! Emma has written this great blog post so everyone can benefit. As the new term approaches, you’ve got your new planner sorted, your timetable and you’re starting in on
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