Music Classes for Children

Kodály inspired music learning with Nikki Berry

First trial session is free.

Through group music making, and playful games that children love, students develop musical skill, understanding and literacy.

This sequential approach develops children’s musicianship and confidence, developing skills that will transfer to any instrument. Kodály students become strong readers, excellent singers, with well developed aural, coordination and memory skills and a lifelong passion for music.

Children’s music classes are opportunities for caregivers to learn alongside their children, and adults are warmly invited to join in. Please feel free to get in touch with us with any questions or to discuss your child's needs.

Wednesdays, Somerfield Community Centre
47 Studholme Street

Kea: 5 - 6 years, 3.45pm
Kotāre: 7 - 9 years,  4.30pm
Kāhu: 10 and over (beginners) 5.15pm
Bookings essential. (Minimum numbers apply)

Term Three dates - 24 July - 27 September

About The Kodály Approach
Kodaly inspired teaching is based on structured and sequential learning while giving children an engaging, joyful experience of music. Through singing games and rhymes, with and without instruments, in the hands of a skillful teacher, children develop fluency and confidence that enables them to be lifelong musicians.
Read more about the Kodály Approach

Cost: $110.00 per term or $15.00 per session casual rate.
Scholarships available. Click here to apply for financial help.
Bookings essential: Book here

About the Tutor

Nikki Berry was a founding member of the Canterbury Musical Parenting Association, before founding The Muse Community Music Trust. She has trained in the Estill approach to singing, completed two Orff levels, and has recently completed the final year of her Australian Kodály certificate.

Nikki leads workshops for singers throughout New Zealand, including the life changing 'Reclaim Your Voice' courses for people who think they can't sing, runs the junior music programme at Whītau school, as well as musicianship classes for adults and children through The Muse.

Nikki champions the right of every person to fully participate in music, and advocates for the Kodály approach as one of the best approaches to make this possible.

After many years helping adults get a second chance to become musicians, Nikki welcomes the opportunity to empower young people to enjoy a lifetime of music making.