As an
early childhood professional, Jill plans her own child music lessons
taking into account the needs of the children in the group.
The program is based on the Kodaly method as found in the Do-re-mi
Music for Children program unique to the Kodaly Music Education
Institute of Australia (KMEIA) of which Jill has been a member for many years.
Jill also uses Dalcroze principles in her program.
What
do we do at jillsMusic?
The children experience music through a variety of songs and rhymes
suitable to their age.
The
music experience is complemented by a variety of percussion instruments
that takes into account the children's developing abilities.
A wide variety
of colourful resources, for example puppets, scarves,
a feltboard, and balls recognize children’s different learning
styles and ways of musical expression, and enhance the
music experience.
How
does the class work?
Carers
and their children participate together in the music class. This
enables the adult to learn the songs, rhymes and games so that the music
experience then becomes part of the child’s everyday life.
Where
there is more than one child from the family in the group, it is beneficial
to have another adult attend the group, particularly for toddlers (1-2
years).
How
do the age groups differ?
Babies
and Toddlers
Jill leads the group through music experiences which are one on one and
emphasise the carer’s role as the child’s most important teacher.
Twos
and Preschoolers
The music activities gradually become more challenging as the children
become older. The activities promote the child’s developing
independence, by encouraging individual participation whilst playing and
singing in fun games. It is best for this process to occur naturally
as children feel comfortable and when they are ready.
Children
over 2 years collect pictures that relate to the songs and rhymes
learnt during the class, and can be referred to at home. These are
very popular with the children, and some children keep these books for
some years.
Contact
Jill
now
Jill’s
Music Studios
Child Music Specialist
'children’s music with passion'