If you’re interested in teaching musical skills and literacy through singing then this is the place for you. My name is Helen Russell from Doremi Connect and I’m going to help you achieve your goals using the Kodály approach.
I teach piano and group music classes to children and adults. In the classroom and as part of after-school clubs. So if you're like me, then you will love to use these resources in your teaching.
Helen is the founder of Doremi Connect, an online community for music teachers to develop their skills and connect with like-minded Kodály geeks.
To connect with Helen and the Doremi community visit https://doremiconnect.co.uk/
Do you have to jump in at the deep end when teaching the piano using the Kodály Approach? I’ll be answering that question in today’s podcast where I talk about the Doremi Four Depths of Kodály Piano teaching.
In our last episode before the summer break I want to share a lesson from my video course Kodály Kickoff for Piano Teachers. This course is, naturally, available to all Doremi members but did you know it’s one of the few courses inside Doremi that you can buy separately.
PLUS I’ll be running live online coaching sessions in August for members AND anyone who has registered for the Kickoff course. So if you want to use your Kodály knowledge in a piano lessons setting, or maybe you’re new to the Kodály Approach - grab this course and book yourself onto one of my live coaching sessions. Just visit doremiconnect.co.uk/kick
7 Jul 2022
7 Ways to Encourage Arm Movement in Kodály Piano Lessons
When teaching piano beginners we need to remember that the skills we want them to master in the future need seeding from the start. So today I’m going to talk about how to sow the seed that will grow into easy and free arm movement and effective hand position changes.
And because it’s Kodály, it’s going to be fun, creative and playful.
Improvisation
Story telling
Part work
12-bar Blues
Pre-defined movement
Safari by June Armstrong
Magic Beans by Ben Crosland
Links
African Dawn by June Armstrong https://youtu.be/3RmwIPBOAiM (https://youtu.be/3RmwIPBOAiM)
Gazelles Standing by June Armstrong https://youtu.be/zQ6RogwenU4 (https://youtu.be/zQ6RogwenU4)
Thinking Out Loud by Ben Crosland https://youtu.be/sUsyameTEKI (https://youtu.be/sUsyameTEKI)
If you’d like to see my lesson plans for teaching piano using the Kodály Approach then you need to check out Doremi Membership. Doremi Members get access to my Doremi Teach Piano curriculum, including video walkthroughs, downloadable lesson plans and resources and access to my live coaching and Q&A calls and online community.
There are teachers just like you already in the community ready to support you and share your questions, successes and stories. So come and join us at doremiconnect.co.uk/piano (https://doremiconnect.co.uk/piano)
30 Jun 2022
When Will They Do Grade 1? No Worries for Kodály Piano Teachers
“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?
In today’s podcast I’m going to talk about my experiences and observations getting my students to Graded exams and how parental expectations are managed.
You might be surprised! I certainly was.
Key Points:
Why parents ask about grades
What the parents really want to know
How the Doremi microsteps help students and parents
Taking the careful Doremi approach doesn't take longer
Where we really benefit as a Kodály piano teacher
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