Maple Leaf Music School – Halifax NS

VIOLIN & FIDDLE  LESSONS

  •  Classical & Old-time Fiddle Music
  •  Christian & Church Music
  •  Violins for Rent in various sizes
  •  Recorder & Basic Guitar
  •  Children and Adults
  •  Students use the Color-Shape,
Suzuki or Royal Conservatory
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PIANO & ORGAN  LESSONS

   •  Piano style accordion
   •  Classical Piano & Exams
   •  Color-Shape Music for Kids
   •  Classical & Folk Music
   •  Music for Fun & Enjoyment
   •  Children & Adults

 

 

 

 

COLOR-SHAPE MUSIC

Is a creative fun approach to teaching music to young children ages 4-12, can be used for both PIANO or VIOLIN/FIDDLE.

WHAT IS THE COLOR-SHAPE METHOD?

No Letters or Numbers are used at first. The Fingers are called by colors, such as the Red Finger, the Blue Finger, etc. On paper, the colors are represented by shapes such as squares or triangles. Shapes change to traditional notation as the student progresses. Color-blind students can depend entirely on the shapes.

HOW DO KIDS LEARN WITH THE COLOR-SHAPE METHOD?

Kids learn to play by figuring out the color code. They color their books, touch the notes with the correct finger and learn to play pieces on their instrument. With the help of reading primers and computer games they learn regular music reading.