Orff Approach to Music
Lynn Kleiner
"What, Why and How of the Orff Approach to Music Education"Ā
Discover the Orff Approachā€”not a rigid method, but a joyful, playful, and engaging philosophy of teaching music. This master class will explore how Orff unlocks every childā€™s innate musicianship, beginning with the youngest learners.
In this session, you will experience how music-making starts with voice, movement, and play:
Everyone is a music maker:
Weā€™ll prove it through echo songs, playful exchanges, and expanding childrenā€™s own ideas into music.
The beat comes first:Ā
Learn how to build a strong foundation through movement, chanting, and playing instruments.
Creative process:Ā
Explore the Orff sequence of Exploration, Imitation, Improvisation, Ostinatos, and Creation.
Engagement tools:
Discover the power of storytelling, props, and instruments to bring lessons to life.
Why Orff? Because playful, joyful, and creative learning leads to deeper retention for students, greater success in the classroom, and longer, more fulfilling careers for teachers.