Jill at jillsMusic

About Me

Personal philosophy

Jill says:

“I am an early childhood music education specialist, who is committed to providing high quality early music experiences that nurture the whole child.

I have had the privilege and pleasure of teaching children 0 – 5 years and their families for 11 years for the Institute of Early Childhood Music Program for Children, Macquarie University. I also teach music in the preschool setting.

I am passionate about the contribution music makes to all our lives. I am especially convinced of the value of the Kodaly method, which is based on using the voice as the children’s first natural instrument, through children’s rhymes and singing games. Pitched instruments require technique and co-ordination, which children can readily learn when they are older. Now is the time to develop a love of music, singing and aural skills.”

Teaching Background

Jill’s early childhood qualifications provide an important foundation for her teaching philosophy and work with children and their families.

Bachelor of Education, Early Childhood
Diploma of Teaching, Early Childhood
Diploma of Teaching, Primary
Teacher’s Certificate, NSW Department of Education
Member, Golden Key International Honour Society Macquarie University Chapter

* Jill is an affiliated teacher of the Kodaly Music Education Institute of Australia and is known as a Do-re-mi teacher

* Jill has studied extensively in early childhood music education. This
includes an intensive early childhood music course with John Feierabend,
who is a national leader in music education in America. She has also
completed an early childhood music course at the Dalcrose Summer School
in Queensland. She regularly attends workshops to update her knowledge.

* Inclusion is important in her teaching program. Jill has worked with
children with additional needs and their parents in groups. These have
included children with autism, attention deficit disorder and developmental
delay. Jill has also studied in this area.

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