Introduction to Kodály Methodology
10-week course for Teachers
This 10-week course is offered to all teachers of groups and/or individuals - Primary, Secondary, Instrumental, Singing or Choir - who are seeking a greater understanding of the Kodály approach to music education.
Course content includes:
An overview of Kodály's music education philosophy
An in-depth look at the sound before symbol and prepare-present-practise models
Appropriate sequencing of elements in both primary and secondary settings
Lesson planning tips
A bank of songs, games and listening resources - and how to find or create your own!
Suggestions on adapting to other learning environments, including instrumental settings
COURSE DATES
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Start: Thursday 25th September 2025
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Midterm break (no class): Thursday 30th October 2025
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Online Classes Finish: 4th December 2025
WEEKLY TIMETABLE
Thursdays 8:15pm to 9:15pm
MEET YOUR COURSE INSTRUCTOR
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Amy Walsh
Amy is a committed music educator who has worked in many different settings throughout her career. She is committed to her work with musicians of all ages and experience, and aiding the professional development of teachers in Ireland, particularly relating to Zoltán Kodály, his philosophy and concept of music education.
After completing her BA Music and H.Dip in Trinity College Dublin, Amy completed a one-year diploma in the Kodály Institute of the Liszt Ferenc Academy, Hungary, which further instilled her passion for music education. Following this, she graduated with the first cohort of the MA in Choral Studies in Dublin City University achieving a First Class Honours.
More recently, Amy has completed the International Kodály Certificate Level 3 in Musicianship and Pedagogy from the Kodály Institute of the Liszt Ferenc Academy, and the Professional Certificate in Secondary Level Teaching from the British Kodály Academy and National Youth Choir of Scotland. She is currently working to complete the complementary certificate for Primary Level.
From 2011 to 2022, Amy worked as a Music Teacher in Newpark Comprehensive School in Blackrock, Co. Dublin. Since then, she has worked in Dublin City University working with undergraduate and post-graduate trainee music teachers; ExWell Medical Unity Choirs; teaching music and taking choirs in Our Lady of Fatima School; teaching musicianship with Kodály Ireland and in Leeson Park School of Music; and occasional work with the Post-Primary Music Teachers’ Association, and Sing Ireland.
Amy currently lives in Wexford and enjoys a freelance career.
Classes will run subject to enrollment. Spaces are limited.
Deadline to register is Sunday 21st September at 4pm
MEMBERSHIP
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REFUND POLICY
If you have booked onto our solfège course but can no longer attend, we can offer you a credit note for use on any of our future courses. You must cancel your place via email before Sunday September 14 to avail of a credit note. Refunds can only be given where the course is cancelled ,or otherwise does not run as advertised.