Colourstrings Violin/Viola!

 

Colourstrings instrumental tuition is suitable for children from 5 years.  (We do not take children younger than five on an instrument as they can more usefully be learning how to be musicians first. This makes the instrument learning much easier and more successful.)   Our aim is to encourage any children, whatever their ability, to enjoy a lifetime of music, whether that is by performing or as an audience.  We strive to offer lessons that are fun and engaging: if children enjoy their learning, they are more receptive and more responsive.

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The Colourstrings approachwas developed in Finland in the 1970's by Hungarian-born, musicians and teachers Geza and Csaba Szilvay. It has become internationally respected and highly regarded by music educators and musicians.  Colourstrings uses the Kodály Method principles, but on instruments (instead of only with the voice).  The use of the Kodály approach in the lessons and the inner ear training allow pupils to play musically, to compose and improvise. 

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The Colourstrings books are child-centred and simplify the process of learning to read and write music with a colour-coded system of notation. 

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Important is that the children and parents joining The Eynsford Academy of Music are committed families. Music is not for the half-heartedly as it is something that cannot just be picked up and dropped many times.  Music is a skill that is developed slowly over many years with determination and enjoyment, but is certainly an investment that will repay your child throughout his/her lifetime. Think about the many groups, quartets and orchestras your child could join later in life. There are many amateur and semi-professional ensembles and orchestras in Norwich that will rely on the next generation of musicians to join in.

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The string programme includes a one-to-one instrumental lesson and a group musicianship/ ensemble session. 

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For fees click this link.

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