Doremi Teach

By: Helen Russell
  • Summary

  • 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/
    Copyright 2023 Helen Russell
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Episodes
  • Four Depths of Kodály Piano Teaching
    Jul 14 2022

    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


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    11 mins
  • 7 Ways to Encourage Arm Movement in Kodály Piano Lessons
    Jul 7 2022

    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.

    1. Improvisation
    2. Story telling
    3. Part work
    4. 12-bar Blues
    5. Pre-defined movement
    6. Safari by June Armstrong
    7. Magic Beans by Ben Crosland

    Links

    African Dawn by June Armstrong https://youtu.be/3RmwIPBOAiM

    Gazelles Standing by June Armstrong https://youtu.be/zQ6RogwenU4

    Thinking Out Loud by Ben Crosland 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

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    10 mins
  • When Will They Do Grade 1? No Worries for Kodály Piano Teachers
    Jun 30 2022

    “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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    7 mins

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