Kodaly based Singing and Music teaching

What I Offer:

I provide a solid Kodály methodology music journey starting from unconscious musical play-based learning in the early years through to conscious musicianship with independent skills for voice, recorder and flute.

Learners become proficient in:

• Pitch
• Sight reading
• Improvisation
• Music theory knowledge
• Duets and rounds

This is supported using a wide range of repertoire from around the world and different cultures .

My Training and Experience:

 Biography 

Abi is an experienced music teacher and song leader.( 15 years).  She has trained as a post graduate  in Kodaly music education and specialises in early and primary years ( through Roehampton university), but teaches ALL ages the foundations of music. She also has trainings in Montessori nursery education, primary teaching certificate of education and mindfulness . Abi has also done many years of study in breath and voice work with the Hussler method. Her moderate  success as a song writer  ( internationally awarded finalist in a global humanitarian arts competition and three professionally released tracks working with international musicians)  means that this is a skill she brings to her pupils, alongside her training in mentoring . She combines all her knowledge in a unique way to create a versatile joyful,  creative and holistic  person centred centred and dynamic approach to learning. 

Her focus is on engagement, joy and playfulness , developing  confidence and creating skills for life. She has also taught at the Drumduan Steiner school  on and off  for a number of years both as a peripatetic instrumental and voice teacher as well as the choir leader and class music teaching. She created a two year  developmental music programme for Alves primary school which delivered good foundational music skills, song writing and performance. She teaches all ages from 3 -73 giving people independent musical skills in pitch, breath work, rounds, duets, song writing  and sight reading for voice, recorder and flute. She has taught a number of neuro – diverse children and helped them achieve many musical milestones. She has also taught a number of recorder ensembles and folk groups at various skill levels. 

Recently she has been expanding into workshops for adults using singing as a wellbeing tool alongside meditation and harmony and this has been met with  enthusiasm and enjoyment.

Kodály Approach to Music Education

The Kodály approach was developed by twentieth century composer and music educator from Hungary, Zoltán Kodály.

He believed:

• The voice is the first and most organic instrument
• If you can speak, you can sing

He also explored how music links to every part of the brain and developed a holistic approach using all learning styles:

• Visual
• Kinaesthetic
• Auditory
• Interpersonal

He created a developmental philosophy building a solid framework of musicality and musicianship, developing the inner musical ear so that success and confidence are supported. The approach offers spiral learning.

Today it is one of the most respected methodologies for teaching music and creating strong musicians.

https://www.kodaly.org.uk/

Early Years and Family Groups

Early Years Group is held at my home on a friday in term time between 4- 5 . ( 65 Whitemire, Forres, IV36 2TW)

Family Singing Group is held at The Youth Building, The Park, Findhorn between 4.30-6.00 pm in term time.

Please enquire for current groups, schedules, and locations at 07401 747067 or abi.azureblue@gmail.com 

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Individual Music Lessons For ALL AGES

These are based at my home : 65 Whitemire, Forres, IV36 2TW.

Lessons come in a range of duration and price to suit the individual.

Lessons are tailored to your needs and may include:

• Voice
• Recorder
• Flute
• Music theory
• Sight reading
• Improvisation
• Duets and ensemble skills

Price and Lesson Contracts

• Half hour: £16
• Three-quarter hour: £20
• One hour: £32
  

• All lessons are paid in advance in a half-term block (cash)
• The first lesson is paid separately as a trial session
• Group sessions are not drop-in
• Two weeks’ notice is required for termination
• Email and phone details are required for administration
  
  

For more details or to book your first lesson, get in touch with me at  at 07401 747067 or abi.azureblue@gmail.com 

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Music Teaching for Primary Schools

I  can bring music into primary schools as a specialised primary educator. Children can learn songs from around the world, build up knowledge of singing in Solfa, rhythm, pitch, confidence in rounds and develop some music skills and knowledge.

I can devise bespoke packages for schools for a block or term of learning, drawing from the Kodály methodology, as well as songwriting workshops for primary-aged children for a set period of time

Prices and time periods are negotiable.

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Other Offers: Restorative Singing for Wellbeing

I can run a block of singing groups for wellbeing – “Restorative Singing”.

Groups sing songs that promote wellbeing, community, and connection, including:

• Unison songs
• Chants
• Seasonal songs
• Rounds
• Simple harmony songs

Meditation with a singing bowl will also feature in the class.

Contact

For enquiries, further details, or to discuss tailored workshops and holiday music camps, please contact me:
Email: abi.azureblue@gmail.com
Tel: 07401 747067