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Doremi Teach
by Helen Russell
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/
Episodes
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Four Depths of Kodály Piano Teaching
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…
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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…
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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...
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Memorising Kodály Music & Piano Lesson Plans
Do you memorise your lesson plans for piano lessons or music classes? When Doremi Members start using my detailed lesson plans, a frequently asked question is how do you remember what to do? It made me realise that so many of us feel we need to memorise our lesson plans and I reflected on my own...
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Which Solfa to Start with in Kodály Music Lessons?
Do you teach music using the Kodály Approach? Or maybe you’re thinking about it and are wondering where to start. You 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…
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4 Differences of Kodály Music Lessons and Piano Lessons
Do you teach classroom music and private instrumental lessons using the Kodály approach? I don’t know about you, but as a Kodály music teacher I actually teach in a lot of different settings. I teach classroom music using my very own Kodály based Doremi Teach Music curriculum, and I also teach...
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How to start planning your Kodály Music Curriculum
Do you want or need to create a singing based curriculum for your school, class or club? Maybe you’ve done some Kodály training but have been left highly motivated but not quite knowing where to start. In today’s episode we’re going to walk you through some of the first planning tasks you’ll need...
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5 Essential Questions Before Teaching Older Students with the Kodály Approach
Here are five essential questions you need to ask yourself, before starting older students with the singing based Kodály approach. 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 during my coaching calls inside the...
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What can I do if my students won't sing?
For more advice and support for teaching class music or piano using the Kodály approach visit https://doremiconnect.co.uk/captivate Do you wonder what on earth you can do when your students won't sing? It's a frequently asked question inside Doremi Membership, for class teachers and instrumental...
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Becoming a Triple Threat
Welcome to Episode 21 of the Doremi Teach podcast. Today we're going to chat about aural skills and how you can help your students, and yourself, become a triple threat. My name is Helen Russell from Doremi Connect and I’m going to help you achieve your goals using the Kodály approach. So if…
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No Robbers
Welcome to Episode 20 of the Doremi Teach podcast. Today I'm going to teach you a song that's really useful for developing pulse or steady beat. No Robbers No robbers out today No robbers out today We are singing on our way No robbers out today Hello there and welcome to the Doremi Teach podcast....
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Good Night
Welcome to Episode 19 of the Doremi Teach podcast. Today I'm going to teach you a song that's useful for experiencing soft singing, piano, since it's a lullaby. Good Night Good night, sleep tight Friends will come tomorrow night Hello there and welcome to the Doremi Teach podcast. If you’re...
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See Saw
Welcome to Episode 18 of the Doremi Teach podcast. Today I'm going to teach you a song that's perfect for preparing steady beat and pitch and I use it to present rhythm. See Saw See saw up and down In the air and on the ground Hello there and welcome to the Doremi Teach podcast. If you’re...
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Queen Queen Caroline
Welcome to Episode 17 of the Doremi Teach podcast. Today I'm going to teach you a fun rhyme that develops a sense of pulse or steady beat. Queen Queen Caroline Queen Queen Caroline Washed her hair in turpentine Turpentine made it shine Queen Queen Caroline Hello there and welcome to the Doremi...
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Tick Tock
Welcome to Episode 16 of the Doremi Teach podcast. Today I'm going to teach you a song that's perfect for preparing steady beat and dynamics, loud and soft. Tick Tock Tick, tock, tick, tock, goes my little clock All day long it just goes tick tock Hello there and welcome to the Doremi Teach...
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Cuckoo
Welcome to Episode 15 of the Doremi Teach podcast. Today I'm going to teach you a song that's perfect for preparing pitch and introducing part work. Cuckoo Cuckoo, where are you? Here I am, I see you! Hello there and welcome to the Doremi Teach podcast. If you’re interested in teaching musical...
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Listen Listen
Welcome to Episode 14 of the Doremi Teach podcast. Today I'm going to teach you a song that's great for performing and listening to a steady beat using a hand drum. Listen Listen Listen, listen, here I come How many beats upon my drum? Benefits of Listen Listen This song is used to prepare pulse...
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Copy Cat - Teaching Beat and Rhythm Easily
Welcome to Episode 13 of the Doremi Teach podcast. Today I'm going to teach you a song that's perfect for preparing pulse and rhythm. Copy Cat Copy cat, copy cat Sitting on the door mat Hello there and welcome to the Doremi Teach podcast. If you’re interested in teaching musical skills and…
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Lemonade (Here I Come)
Welcome to Episode 12 of the Doremi Teach podcast. Today I'm going to teach you a song that's used to prepare pitch and introduce part work with question and answer Lemonade Soloist – Here I come Class – Where from? Soloist – Worcester Class – What’s your trade? Soloist – Lemonade Class – Bring…
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Behind the scenes of Helen's first music lesson
It's Episode 11 and I'm going to give you a sneaky peek behind the scenes of the first lesson with my youngest beginners. Hello there and welcome to the Doremi Teach podcast. If you’re interested in teaching musical skills and literacy through singing then this is the place for you. My name is...
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Hey Hey
Welcome to Episode 10 of the Doremi Teach podcast and today we’re going to share a song that helps prepare pulse and pitch and allows for improvisation Hey Hey Hey, hey look at me I am singing can you see Hello there and welcome to episode 10 of the Doremi Teach podcast. If you’re interested in...
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Tap Tap Tap
Welcome to Episode 9 of the Doremi Teach podcast and today we’re going to share a song that practises different voice types and encourages solo singing. Tap, tap, tap Tap, tap, tap Who is that? Only the witch's big black cat Sh, sh, sh Who is there? Only a ghost behind the chair Hello there and...
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Over In The Meadow
Welcome to Episode 8 of the Doremi Teach podcast and today we’re going to share a song for younger children to practise listening to live music. Over in the Meadow Over in the meadow in the sand in the sun Lives an old mother turtle and her little turtle one Dig said the mother, I dig said the…
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Cobbler Cobbler
Welcome to Episode 7 of the Doremi Teach Podcast, with Helen Russell from Doremi Connect. Today we’re going to share a song that helps develop a sense of pulse or steady beat Cobbler Cobbler Cobbler, cobbler, mend my shoe Get it done by half past two Half past two is much too late Get it done by...
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Bee Bee Bumblebee
Welcome to Episode 6 of the Doremi Teach Podcast, with Helen Russell from Doremi Connect. Today we’re going to share a fun rhyme that helps develop a sense of pulse or steady beat. Bee Bee Bumblebee Bee, bee, bumblebee Stung a man upon his knee Stung a pig upon his snout I declare that you are…
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Jelly On A Plate
Welcome to Episode 5 of the Doremi Teach Podcast with Helen Russell from Doremi Connect. Today we’re going to share a fun rhyme that explores the different voice types. Jelly on a Plate This rhyme is really useful for preparing and practising different voice types It uses the speaking voice,...
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Chop Chop Choppity Chop
Welcome to Episode 4 of the Doremi Teach Podcast, with Helen Russell from Doremi Connect. Today we’re going to share a fun and creative rhyme that develops pulse kinaesthetically with the opportunity for improvisation. Chop Chop Choppity Chop This rhyme has so many uses It’s so interactive, our...
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Zoom Zoom Zoom
Welcome to Episode 3. Today we’re going to share a popular song that combines the singing voice and the speaking voice and helps to prepare pulse or beat. Zoom Zoom Zoom This song has so many uses Many parents will know this song from baby groups where the babies can be lifted into the air at the...
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Engine Engine Number Nine
Welcome to Episode 2. Today we're going to share a rhyme that covers so many bases, including taking turns and development of pulse. Engine Engine Number Nine This rhyme has so many uses It’s great for the relaxation segment of your lesson after your students have focused for a few minutes and…
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We Are Dancing in the Forest
Welcome to Episode 1. Today we’re going to share a song that’s really popular with all of my students and is perfect for the relaxation segment of your music class. We Are Dancing in the Forest This song has so many uses It’s great for the relaxation segment of your lesson after your students…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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/
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