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. This course is a repeat of the Introduction to Kodály Methodology Course offered in autumn 2025.
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 in both primary and secondary settings
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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
COURSE DATES
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Start: Tuesday 20th January 2026
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Finish: Tuesday 24th March 2026
WEEKLY TIMETABLE
Tuesdays 8:15pm to 9:15pm
COURSE FEE
€160, including Kodály Ireland membership for the year 2026.
Participants taking online classes in both solfège and methodology are entitled to a reduced rate of €220 (including annual membership).
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 18th January 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 January 18 to avail of a credit note. Refunds can only be given where the course is cancelled ,or otherwise does not run as advertised.