Spencer Kodaly Music School

I have not posted for so long! I had an extremely busy semester that left me a bit breathless. I started a new job as an editor at BYU, and I kept my neurons very active in graduate counterpoint and 19th-century music classes. I made the final decision to pursue a Ph.D. in Music Composition and Theory, which is a great accomplishment (coming to a decision, I mean). It has taken me a long time to decide which direction is best for a Ph.D. So I've been spending as much time as I can composing music.

I'm starting to teach my 2, almost 3-year old nephew Joseph organ lessons. He is advanced for his age, so he will be able to start on a very basic level. He talks about organs and Bach every single day. I am going to do a Kodaly-based music class this spring/summer for my nieces and nephews, and it will be a very good class, for ages 2-6. I might split it up into two classes; 2-3, and 4-6. We will do music and movement, learn to read rhythms, learn to sing perfectly in tune, and learn about composers. I have a lot of training in this area, I am Kodaly-certified, studied with world experts, and taught hundreds of children over a period of several years. If someone else who's not related would really like to be involved, then they are welcome to come. Or even if they just want to observe the teaching method. I will charge some money, but it won't be expensive. (I am back in school full-time, so struggling student and all of that). So far those invited are Joseph Sharp, Isaac, Caleb, Cameron, Emma and Madeleine Spencer, and Adam and Andrew Hirsch. And of course Dylan, Joseph and Jacob Spencer if they were here! We will have a little performance for parents at the end of class, and get T-shirts and other learning equipment to keep at home. Again, if anyone else is interested, they may join the Spencer Kodaly Music School. Just email me. It will be fun and we will be learning a lot.