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An innovative, new method with a realistic approach to early childhood education inspired by the writings of Suzuki and Kodaly.
Stimulates musical imagination and ability through guitar techniques, eurythmics, listening and theory games. Students also learn by participating in movement and guitar performances
 

Review by Peter Danner, Soundboard
"This is a special book addressed to a special audience: children between the ages of three and twelve. Applying the methods of childhood music education developed by Shinichi Suzuki and Zoltan Kodaly, Sonia Michelson has written an extremely well-thought out method that should open the pleasures of guitar playing to a group that has often been overlooked in the past. There must be many guitar teachers who would think twice before taking on a student as young as six or seven, to say nothing of one as young as three. This book might just encourage them to do so.
The key to Ms. Michelson's book is to build in small but progressive steps, and it is no accident that she quotes Schiller: "Only those who have patience to do simply things perfectly ever acquire the skill to do difficult things easily." This is a motto we could all take to heart.
The book is carefully organized into five sections or "levels," each of which centers around a series of single line melodies, 58 in all. These are added step-by-step outlines on how to proceed during the first formative lessons. There is also a series of thirty-two games that form an important and integral part of the learning process.
The notes are introduced in a logical sequence. It is interesting to note that the book focuses on the weaker third and forth fingers of the left-hand before the first and second fingers are ever used. Many of the later melodies are well known folk tunes like "Aunt Rhody," "Love Somebody' and "Cotton Eye Joe.". The book closes with modest examples of Bach and Mozart.
While all these single lines (to be played using rest stroke except where thumb is involved) accompaniments are encouraged, many of them are simple ostinatos that can be played by the student.
This is an extremely thoughtful volume filled with empathy for the young."
 

James Reid, Soundboard
There are so many good things about this method book that it's difficult to know which to acknowledge first.
Ms. Michelson has developed an approach for 3-10 year old's that combines aspects of the Suzuki approach with the Kodaly system. What distinguishes this book from others that deal with teaching children is its comprehensiveness. Not only is there a clear sequence of musical lessons to know, but the user is also presented with very thorough instructions as to help structure lessons. For example, one section of the book is devoted to games that may be used to develop basic musical skills.
The author has obviously given a great deal of thought to the strategies that work most successfully with youngsters and the text is full of useful suggestions for both the teacher and the parent. A recommended reading list is thoughtfully provided as well. Very highly recommended.