In this series of music education posts, I would like to introduce you to the most popular methods for teaching music. First up: the Kodaly method! 1. Creator Zoltan Kodaly (1882-1967) was a Hungarian composer, author, educator, and expert on the folk songs of his culture. This method is an approach to music education based on his philosophies. Although this method wasn’t exactly invented by Kodaly, it was developed by his colleagues and students in the…
Read More »Studies show that music is essential to children’s education, but did you know that there are many different music education methods? Here is an overview of the most common methods used in the US and how they work. KODALY Those who follow the Kodaly Method start music education as early as possible, as they believe it is most effective when students are young. They also believe that everyone is capable of musical literacy. The focus is on…
Read More »Last week, I had the pleasure of sitting down to speak with a local elementary school teacher. Read this interview with a teacher to explore her thoughts on education, culture, music, and how they work together to make what is, in her opinion, the best job in the world. Please introduce yourself to the readers. My name is Rita McLaughlin and I am an elementary school music and choral teacher. I teach at the Murkland…
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