Overview
Full of rich, detailed, watercolor illustrations, Kaleidoscopes Book 1 opens a magical world for the beginning violinist. The revolutionary method synthesizes Montessori, Suzuki, and Kodály philosophies into a flexible, robust and joyful approach. Genuine folk songs encourage singing and connect children to the heritage of many cultures, while movable-do solfege builds musical understanding and by-ear skills. Technique is approached comprehensively through child-friendly movement building blocks and kinesthetic experiences, surpassing comparable methods in comprehensiveness. The sequence of technique is separated from repertoire along a flexible and customizable design, allowing teachers to easily accommodate individual learners' pace and readiness. Students are free to follow their curiosity and explore new songs, increasing their sense of ownership and encouraging self-directed learning. The recording is a family favorite, with whimsical piano settings and beautiful soprano and violin performances of each song. The album is available to stream on Spotify, Apple Music, and other major platforms.
Full Product Details
Author: Elise Winters
Publisher: Kaleidoscopes for Violin
Imprint: Kaleidoscopes for Violin
Dimensions:
Width: 21.60cm
, Height: 0.30cm
, Length: 27.90cm
Weight: 0.159kg
ISBN: 9781959675006
ISBN 10: 1959675001
Pages: 42
Publication Date: 06 January 2023
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
The way Kaleidoscopes fosters independent thinking benefited my child's whole develop-ment. Even though I had no prior training, Kaleidoscopes provided a joyful and successful musical journey for myself and my child! - Jessie Zhu, Parent This program is revolutionary and I truly believe it will be known around the world as equivalent to the largest pedagogical methods. The joy my students get from this approach is a true gift. It is absolutely cutting edge. - Jessica Muiseke, Arizona Symphony Orchestra
Author Information
Author Elise Winters is a violinist and violin teacher based in Austin, Texas. In addition to violin pedagogy, her passions include developmental psychology, biomechanics, embodied movement, and visual design. She is the author of Kaleidoscopes for Violin (discoverviolin.org), which synthesizes decades of research into a comprehensive violin method based upon Montessori, Suzuki, and Kodály principles. Elise is a graduate summa cum laude of Rice University and a University of Texas Presidential Scholar with a Master of Social Work. She has performed for decades with the Austin Symphony and Austin Lyric Opera, and has been featured as a soloist with organizations including the Victoria Bach Festival, Austin Chamber Music Center, and La Follia Austin Baroque. A seasoned teacher trainer, her workshops and programs receive rave reviews from an international audience. She and her partner Chris enjoy the NYT Spelling Bee, hiking in nature, and travel.
