Music Education and Teacher Training
A look into our approach: blending a 30-year legacy with interactive, Kodály-based training for children and aspiring educators in Mumbai.
We believe music education should be full of life and movement. Here, our students are learning about pulse and coordination through the "Banana Banana" song, a fun and energetic activity that combines singing with physical actions. This is a core example of the playful Kodály-based techniques you will master.
Our training is led by UK-based expert Naheed Shimala. This image captures a moment of joyful interaction in one of her sessions, demonstrating how she connects with young learners through expressive singing and hand gestures to teach musical concepts.
This video shows one of our students practicing rhythm dictation. Using percussion claves and visual flashcards, she translates written notation into sound, a fundamental skill we develop in our 'Discover Music' programme. Our training provides you with these exact tools and methods.
True learning is hands-on. Here, a student is deeply focused on creating rhythmic patterns using popsicle sticks. This tactile approach helps demystify music notation, making it an accessible and engaging activity for children.
Collaboration and community are central to our teaching philosophy. In this activity, students work together, using colourful props to form a heart while learning to maintain a steady pulse through song. It’s a beautiful example of learning music as a shared experience.
Our early-years certification covers teaching even the youngest learners. This photo shows a teacher guiding a toddler with a maraca, demonstrating how we create a nurturing musical bond between the instructor, the child, and sometimes the parent, right from the start.
Our faculty consists of practicing, professional musicians. Here, our piano teacher, Tavan Shah, performs at a Candlelight Concert in New Delhi. As a trainee, you will learn from instructors who are not only skilled educators but also accomplished artists.
We are an institution built on a 30-year legacy of nurturing a love for Western classical music in Mumbai. This feature in the Mumbai Mirror highlights our journey and commitment to musical excellence, a tradition you will become a part of.
About Featured
We believe music is not just taught, but experienced. In these sessions, you will find that we move beyond textbooks to prioritize hands-on engagement, using movement, percussion, and Kodály principles to ensure that fundamental concepts like pulse and rhythm are internalized rather than just memorized.
Our Pedagogical Philosophy
At the Mehli Mehta Music Foundation, our curriculum is rooted in the Kodály method. We operate on the premise that music is a language that should be learned with the same natural ease as one's mother tongue. Our classrooms at Banoo Mansions are designed to be vibrant spaces where students are not passive listeners but active participants. Whether we are using puppets, scarves, or percussion claves, every tool has a specific purpose: to make abstract concepts tangible.
Teacher Training Pathway
For those looking to enter the field of music education, we offer a rigorous yet accessible training programme. Led by UK-based expert Naheed Shimala, our certification courses are designed to bridge the gap between musicianship and pedagogy. We do not just teach you the theory; we provide the classroom infrastructure to observe and practice these methods in real-time. Upon successful completion, candidates are eligible to apply for assistant teaching roles with our foundation, ensuring a direct pathway from training to professional practice.
A Legacy of Excellence
For 30 years, our institution has stood as a pillar of Western classical music in Mumbai. Our work extends from early-years development to advanced performance mentorship. By joining us, you are becoming part of an ecosystem that includes deep connections with internationally acclaimed musicians and a community of parents and students dedicated to artistic growth. We invite you to explore our programmes and contribute to this ongoing narrative of musical discovery.
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