Who teaches Kindermusik?

• Private, independent music teachers.
• School teachers.
• Church musicians and music ministers.
• Music therapists.
• People with experience working with young children.
Some have a degree in music education, music performance, music therapy, early childhood education.

Some choose Kindermusik as an alternative career choice. Some do not have a formal music degree, but do have a solid musical background (music lessons, choral experience, play and instrument).

All adore children.

Check out this new animated video about teaching Kindermusik. The idea stemmed from a phrase Michael heard maestro Lindsay Levin use to describe another teacher – “She has the Kindermusik gene.”

 

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Prerequisites:

Here are some more prerequisites for training participants.

While your skills and understanding in these areas may not be fully developed a this time, please realize that your commitment to achieving these competencies is most important in Kindermusik training.

Degree in Music; or Diploma in Music; or Unisa Grade 6, 7 or 8 music examinations; or Music as a subject at High School.

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A musical background such as participation in a choir, orchestra or band; or the study of music theory, singing, piano or another musical instrument.

The ability to learn and then sing on pitch short, simple songs of various styles without instrumental or recorded accompaniment, and to interpret basic pitch notation accurately.

The ability to sing in the appropriate range and with a light voice quality suitable for young children.

The ability to listen to and then reproduce simple rhythmic and tonal patterns and to interpret basic notation accurately.

The ability to maintain a steady beat and move comfortably to music.

An interest in and the ability to lead a class of small children with and without adult caregivers in musical learning activities for 30-60 minutes.

The ability to communicate with and effectively interact with parents and other adults who are important to the life and development of a Kindermusik child.

Every new educator must successfully complete Kindermusik training to obtain a license. Developed with care and innovation and the most recent research in early childhood development, Kindermusik training is fun, informative and life-changing.

Procedure:

First complete the form on the "Want to Teach?" page.

Once you have worked through the information package and you wish to proceed contact Kindermusik Head Office at (018) 468-5143 and make an appointment to speak to Heidi Twilley, President. This will be a phone review of vocal skills and work experience.

The Fundamentals package (Kindermusik University Course) will then be sent on to you after successful completion of vocal skills and discussion with Heidi Twilley.

The Mentor, Heidi Twilley, will maintain regular contact with each Fundamentals student.

On successful completion of the course, to the satisfaction of Kindermusik International, you will receive your full license.

Finally, attend a two-day practical training at Kindermusik, South Africa.

South African Licenced Kindermusik educators have received the status of “Therapist” as a result of the continuous training to cover the new research and teaching methods
The new point system of achieving 100 point per year to re-licence reinforces ongoing annual training.

Successful Kindermusik educators exhibit:

• A desire to become an extraordinary educator.
• An interest in building relationships.
• A high quality service ethic for the families she/he serves.
• An enthusiasm for the importance of this work for children and their families.
• A strong commitment to ongoing, continuous learning.

Licensed Business vs. Franchise:

Kindermusik is a worldwide licensed business and not a franchise. There are many advantages connected to a license package. You do not "buy" your area which has very high financial implications. You license the right to use the Kindermusik name and programs. Therefore there is non-exclusive rights in any area. As a result you can present classes anywhere in the country or overseas -- you take your business with you wherever you go! With a franchise, a certain percentage from your income must be paid over monthly to the Head Office. With the licensed business, there is an annual renewal of the license fee (payable to Kindermusik International), and a monthly administration fee (payable to Kindermusik South Africa).