The power of singing

Read the fascinating article about how singing helps stroke patients with speaking difficulties communicate. It appears that singing uses a different part of the brain from the area involved in speech which may have become damaged. So whilst a stroke patient may not be able to form intelligible words talking he is able to sing these and be understood.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8526699.stm

More music for Kindermusik parents!

Kindermusik parents now have more opportunities to get music from the Kindermusik e-music site; http://play.kindermusik.com

All they have to do is enter the ISBN from one of their class books in the Class code field and get 10 free download credits.

Kindermusik partners with Asda Sporting Chance

Kindermusik educators from around the country have teamed up with Asda to offer free music and movement sessions over the next few months, to encourage children to get more active.

Check out the Asda Sporting chance website to find your nearest educators and get your children moving to music!

http://www.asda-sportingchance.co.uk/

Kindermusik Fundamentals training - now even better value

The Kindermusik Educator/ Business Owner's course called Fundamentals of Kindermusik has been designed to meet your busy schedule. It combines multimedia resources including downloadable workbooks on pedagogy and business, streamed videos and downloadable music. Students receive a training pack that includes the materials and instruments for a teaching practicum, providing you an actual teaching experience during the course. You also receive 2 DVDs that replicate the video available through online streaming in your Fundamentals classroom. This 8 to 15 week course lets you study at your own pace, in the comfort of your home, with the support and guidance of a personal mentor and business coach and a learning group of your peers. With the successful completion of Fundamentals training you will become a Kindermusik Educator with a Business owner license, ready to start your programme and teach. All for just £305 including VAT.

Welcome to Kathryn from South Africa to Kent!

Hi, I am Kathryn de Freitas and my passions are teaching, music and children! My first encounter with the Kindermusik programme was through a friend at the office.When the chance presented itself, my husband and I made the decision for me to opening my own studio and I qualified in November 2007 through Kindermusik South Africa. With a full battery of enthusiasm, I opened my doors in February 2008 - teaching from my lounge. At the end of February, the building of my studio on our premises began witha 4 week project eventually ending in July 2008 when I moved with very few students in to a rather bare studio. Growing weekly and more determined than even, I spent hours preparing lessons, props and so on. By April 2009 I received Maestro status shortly before leaving for the UK.
With our new home in Kent, I have every intention of growing a strong business over the coming months. I have seen plenty of special moments between parent and child and love to be part of the most important stories shared with each visit. But most of all I am blessed with the chance of sharing the gift of music to all who are in my classes.
For more info on Kathryn's classes contact pittapattacc@gmail.com