Training & Events

Stringbabies Teacher Training Courses

From September 2020 until further notice all training will be carried out online using Skype or Zoom.
Options are:

a) 1 to 1 sessions

b) 1 to 2 sessions

c) Groups of a minimum of 3 people

 

Option A: 1 to 1 training

Is delivered in four separate sessions.

Each session lasts one hour and can be arranged at a time and date to suit you. However, it should be completed within three months of the first session.

Cost: £85 per session (Total £340)

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Option B: 1 to 2 training

As above but each candidate pays £60 each per session (Total £180 per person).

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Option C: Groups of 3 + trainees

Please contact us for more details

Brief summary of session content

Session 1 (sessions 1 and 2 in groups of 3+)

  • Summary of the Stringbabies approach and aims
  • Introduction to teaching pitch and rhythm and integrating symbols in reading
  • Early composition and aural skills

Session 2 (session 3 for groups)

  • Revision of the above
  • Moving to a 3 and 5 line stave and preparing the left hand
  • Beginning the journey into conventional notation
  • Basic playing technique for beginners including teaching initial set up and early bowing skills

Session 3 (session 4 for groups)

  • More challenging rhythmic skills, coupled with more advanced reading and sight reading skills
  • Exploring more advanced technical skills and encouraging independence in students
  • Applying Stringbabies principles to all ages
Musicbabies for Recorder teachers

Please book in for session 1 either on a Wednesday evening group or via a 1 to 1 session.

Two further sessions on a 1 to 1 or 1 to 2 basis are then required with our specialist recorder tutor and these can be arranged at a mutually convenient time.

Stringbabies teacher members will be entitled to discounts on all Stringbabies materials, training and on instruments, cases and accessories via our partners, the Soundpost Ltd..

Further details available on application.

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