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Kodály Methodology
8-week course for Teachers at 2 levels
Our online Methodology courses are 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. After the success of last year's Introduction to Kodály Methodology course, we are adding a Methodology Level 2 class for experienced Kodály practitioners.
Kodály Methodology 1 is suitable for all teachers and musicians with an interest in learning more about the Kodály approach to music education. This course will support teaching in all situations – classroom settings, extra curricular settings, individual instrumental lessons, choir rehearsal and more! Whether you're an experienced musician or have no formal musical training, this course is for you!
Kodály Methodology 1 course content includes:
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An overview of Kodály's music education philosophy
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An in-depth look at the sound before symbol and prepare-present-practise models
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Appropriate sequencing of elements for both primary and secondary age groups
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Experiencing teaching strategies and tools that can be used universally, through looking at teaching musical elements ‘from the beginning’
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Lesson planning tips
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A bank of songs, games and listening resources - and how to find or create your own!
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Suggestions on adapting to other learning environments, including instrumental settings, working with students of all age ranges, in individual or group settings
For those who have taken our Introduction to Kodály Methodology course last year, or who have experience of teaching according to the Kodály approach, we are offering Kodály Methodology 2.
This course builds on the concepts covered in Introduction to Kodály Methodology and covers:
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More advanced musical concepts and activities
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Redesigning teaching activities in line with Kodály principles
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Song analysis
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Small group work with other experienced teachers
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Creating and delivering short teaching activities throughout the course
COURSE DATES
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Start: Monday 12th October 2026
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Finish: Monday 30th November 2026
WEEKLY TIMETABLE
Kodály Methodology 1: Mondays 6:45 to 8:00pm
Kodály Methodology 2: Mondays 8:15 to 9:30pm
COURSE FEE
€140 (members)/€180 (non-members)
Combined Methodology and Solfège: €220 (members)/€240 (non-members)
An Early Bird discount of €20 on all tickets is valid until midnight on Sunday September 27
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 enrolment. Spaces are limited.
Deadline to register is Sunday 11th October at 4pm
REFUND POLICY
If you have booked onto our methodology 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 October 11 to avail of a credit note. Refunds will be offered if the course is cancelled, or otherwise does not run as advertised.