SÓ String Training
Programme

The SÓ String Training Programme is an integrated teaching approach providing classes in Kodály Musicianship and Dalcroze Eurhythmics alongside individual and group stringed instrument tuition including violin, viola, cello, double bass, harp and guitar. 

Stage 1 - Children of 3 years+ gain fluency in aural awareness and inner hearing, pulse, rhythm, literacy and coordinated movement in a stimulating yet structured environment through Kodály and Eurhythmics. There is also the opportunity to enjoy music making as a social and shared activity by joining one of the choirs at the Centre. 

Stage 2 – Children of 6 years+ develop and enhance skills learnt at earlier stages and also apply these skills to learning to play a stringed instrument of their choice. Ensemble work affords pupils the opportunity to hone listening and coordination skills as well as derive real pleasure from music making.
 

STRUCTURE
(weekly)

Stage 1: 45 minutes of instruction in Kodály Musicianship
                45 minutes of Dalcroze Eurhythmics

Stage 2: 45 minutes of instruction in Kodály Musicianship
                45 minutes of Dalcroze Eurhythmics

Individual instrumental lesson of 30 minutes

40 minutes of ensemble work

(Please see over page for optional Stage 2 course elements)

*FEES (per 10 week teaching term)

Stage 1: £200.00
(Sibling discount available 10%)

Stage 2: £544.50

             (Sibling discount available 10%)
 
 
*Please refer to the terms and conditions set out in the
Agreement for SÓ Tuition 

TIMING OF CLASSES

Saturday mornings from 9.30-11.00

Stage 1 (3-5yrs) – Dalcroze (9.30 -10.15)
                                  Kodály (10.15-11.00) 

or Friday evenings (5-6.30pm)

Stage 1 – Kodály (5-5.45
                  Dalcroze (5.45-6.30)

 Saturday mornings from 9.30-1pm

Stage 2 (6yrs+) - Kodály (9.30-10.15)
                              Dalcroze (10.15-11.00)

Ensembles (11.20 – 12.00)

Individual instrumental lessons (12.00 onwards)

Optional performing opportunities for friends and family

or Friday evenings (5.45-7.15pm)

Stage 2 – Kodály (5.45-6.30)
                   Dalcroze (6.30-7.15)
 

Optional Stage 2 course elements*

Hourly individual instrumental tuition

Second study instrumental lessons

Group or individual Alexander Technique sessions for instrumentalists

Music, Mind & Body Workshops led by Rebecca Doe

Children’s Choral Workshops led by Marek Maryiniak

 * Additional course elements are individually priced