We are delighted to again present our 10-week online Solfège course at levels 1, 2, 3 and 4.
The course aims to develop each participant's sense of musicianship and to build musicianship skills including ear training and the ability to sight-read, all while developing a solid understanding of music theory.
COURSE DATES
Levels 1 and 3
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Start: Monday 22nd September 2025
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Finish: Monday 1st December 2025
Levels 2 and 4
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Start: Thursday 25th September 2025
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Finish: Thursday 4th December 2025
Class Times
Level 1: Mondays 7-8:pm
Level 2: Thursdays 7-8pm
Level 3: Mondays 7-8pm
Level 4: Thursdays 7-8pm
All classes at local time (Dublin, Ireland)
COURSE FEE
Kodály Ireland Members €120
Non-members €160
MEET YOUR COURSE INSTRUCTORS
YASMIN FOLINI
Yasmin Folini is a graduate of the Department of Music Pedagogy at the Liszt Academy of Music. As a recipient of the Hungarian State Scholarship, she obtained her BA in General Music studies with Kodály Emphasis (Distinction), and her MA in Kodály Music Pedagogy (Distinction). In 2018 she received her diploma in Kokas Pedagogy from the Kokas Klára Agape Foundation (Kokas Klára Agape Zene-életöröm Alapítvány) in Budapest.
In September 2015 she joined the faculty of the Kodály Institute of the Liszt Academy of Music, where she teaches mainly Solfége and Music Theory. As a music teacher, she has delivered workshops in Italy, Greece, Hungary, Romania, Portugal, Slovenia, Estonia and South Korea.
Since 2021 Yasmin teaches musicianship to various children and adult groups, as well as sight-singing for singers at the Athenaeum Conservatory and the Apollonio Conservatory. In 2023 she obtained a Counterpoint diploma at the Athens Conservatory, where she also continues her piano studies with Theodore Tzovanakis.
Lara Afrazmanech
Recently graduated from the masters in music pedagogy at the Kodály Institute, Lara Afrazmanech is a French/Irish choral singer and conductor with a passion for teaching. She is pursuing another year of post-masters studies with a scholarship at the Institute. Having grown up in France with the fixed do system, she transitioned to the movable do system in her undergraduate music degree at Trinity College Dublin, where she studied solfege under Amy Ryan, Lynsey Callaghan and Orla Flanagan. At the Institute, she studied under Yasmin Folini and Nóra Keresztes. A true advocate for the Kodály philosophy, Lara is also curious to explore and integrate new ways of teaching. Her thesis was on holistic harmonic perception. Lara is an independent filmmaker on the side and recently released her first feature film.
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.
LEVEL DESCRIPTOR
level 1
Ultimate beginner class. The perfect introduction for those who have little to no experience reading music, and using solfa!
level 2
For those who have some experience with music reading and understanding. If you have previously taken introductory Solfège classes and want to develop your skills, this is the place for you. Some familiarity with relative solfa is an advantage here, but not necessary.
level 3
For those who are comfortable with the use of relative solfa, and/or have a solid grounding with music theory. Perhaps you have previously taken Solfège Classes, or have had some formal training in music (either recently, or many moons ago!)
level 4
For those who are very comfortable with the use of relative solfa and/or music theory, and those who have had formal training in music. This is a space to push your musical knowledge, skill, and coordination.
Classes will run subject to enrolment. Spaces are limited.
Classes are guaranteed to take place on Monday and Thursday evenings; however, exact class details are subject to change.
MEMBERSHIP
If you would like to join Kodály Ireland as a member (€20 for the remainder of 2025), click below:
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.
What is Solfège?
Solfège is an interactive, collaborative, and kinesthetic type of music lesson, with the aim of developing musicianship skills such as ear training, the ability to sight-read as well as an understanding of music theory. It is not to be confused with the more commonly known word solfa, a term that describes a group of musical syllables ( "do re mi", etc) which are used to help understand melody (and will be used in a solfège class!).
Solfège is a type of musical training long-associated with the pioneering Hungarian music educator Zoltan Kodály. It was the aim of this impactful composer and pedagogue to provide young people with a life-long love and understanding of music. Kodály said that a good musician is one with a well- trained ear, a well-trained mind, a well-trained hand and a well-trained heart; a solfège lesson based on the Kodály philosophy is a highly practical one, with lots of music-making at its core.
What is Solfège?
What happens in a typical lesson?
As a solfège student you will develop your understanding of music in an active manner: our students sing in every lesson, both in unison and in harmony with their classmates; they work on their ear-training and memory development; they perform and learn to analyse folk songs and art music from the classical repertoire, with the intention of furthering their understanding of music theory and deepening their love of music.
What happens in a typical lesson?
Would I need to read music?
A basic understanding of the rudiments of music theory is necessary.
Would I need to read music?
Do I need to bring an instrument?
Yes. Make sure you have access to a piano/keyboard if possible during each lesson.
Do I need to bring an instrument?
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
A. C
"The course was thought out and executed very well. It introduced me to a wide range of new music and provided me with lots of new tools to improve my musicianship. The class was challenging but fun!"
K. N
"This course has improved and refreshed my musicianship skills, and I think it would be beneficial to all musicians."
E. M
"I think this course would benefit musicians with any level of prior solfège experience. It was engaging, encouraging and made me feel like I was consistently improving my musicianship skills."