An extension of our signature, award-winning Kodály-inspired music class
A Kodály musicianship class for 3-5 year olds. Children are encouraged to play instruments, sing simple pitches in ensemble and as solos, move to the pulse and rhythm and develop their musical confidence.
When: Fridays 12.45-1.45pm
Where: Harehills Lane Baptist Church (Side Entrance), 13 Hilton Place, Leeds LS8 4HE
Cost: £9.25 per child per session, booked in half termly blocks (discounts available for younger siblings attending, please email us to find out more)
The Kodály Approach comes to Leeds!
Hello, Caitlin here. I am so excited to be offering Leeds families the only Kodály-based pre school music class in West Yorkshire! I discovered the Kodály Approach shortly after completing my music degree, and believe it is the most amazing way for young children to discover music.
Kodály believed singing was the best medium for teaching the language of music. Singing actively engages the whole person and develops that essential musicianly attribute, the inner hearing. Nowhere is this more important than at the early years stage. To find out more about the benefits of Kodály Music in Early Years Education, click here.
What happens in the session?
The session starts with 15 minutes of free play with our box of beautiful, natural percussion instruments. The class begins when we first hear music played and then is structured for around 40 minutes of singing games, movement, and playing instruments before a short reflection and a musical story at the end.
The structured part of the session follows a flexible curriculum of beautiful songs and rhymes, adapted with the seasons. Children will have opportunity to play music together in ensemble, move to music using eurhythmics activities, sing familiar songs and begin to understand simple musical concepts such as pulse, rhythm and pitch. Our aim is to create a nurturing space for the children to have fun, explore their musicality and express themselves.
What our parents say…
Music at Heart has meant so much to me and my daughter over the last year and a half. Her confidence has noticeably increased. She happily joins in playing all the wonderful instruments, and she absolutely loves singing, both in class and at home. I’m so grateful that this class exists. It’s a brilliant way of teaching children music.
It’s so refreshing to find a good quality music class that isn’t totally manic and full of bad singing as we’ve experienced in the past! It’s such a lovely environment you’ve created and the ethos is fantastic.
Lara and I absolutely love attending Friday classes with Carolyn. It has such a calming atmosphere which is beneficial for both of us. Lara is learning so much and loves every aspect of the session. Her confidence is growing by the week and it’s really showing through her singing along with, and in front of, the class. I also love that I’m encouraged to sing…though I don’t have the best voice I love singing, and the environment Carolyn and June have created allows me to express myself without fear of judgement. It’s a 10/10 for me. Thank you for creating and running a wonderful class.
Information about the venue
Harehills Lane Baptist Church is accessible for wheelchair users and there are baby changing facilities. When you get to the church, come in through the side entrance on Hilton Place. There is plenty of free on street parking available. Cycle racks are also available immediately outside the side entrance should you wish to cycle.
The 91 bus from Kirkstall, Headingley, Meanwood and central Chapel Allerton stops just outside the church on Harehills Lane. Or if you are coming from Leeds City Centre, you can get bus numbers 12 or 13 to Harehills Post Office followed by a short 5 minute walk up to the church.
Accessibility and inclusivity in our Kodály music classes
We believe that music is for everybody. We welcome asylum seekers and refugees, non-English speakers, LGBT and queer families, and foster and adoptive families with care-experienced children. Please get in touch if you have any feedback for us about how we can improve our accessibility and inclusivity – we really want you to feel welcome and comfortable here.
You can also apply for a FREE or subsidised place if you meet our criteria. A friend or support worker can fill in the form for you if you are struggling, or you can email us and ask us to help you with the form as well.
Important information about booking
By booking any of the courses above, you confirm you have read and agreed to our Refund Policy.
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