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Early-Years Music Teacher Training Programme

byMehli Mehta Music FoundationIn-person training at foundation in Kemps Corner, MumbaiStarts from12,500 per participantView full gallery

Master the art of teaching music to young children through our intensive Kodály-based certification programme, led by UK expert Naheed Shimala.

Naheed Shimala uses a simple wind instrument during a class. This demonstrates the use of varied instruments to introduce concepts of pitch, timbre, and breath control in an accessible way for young children.

Movement is integral to our teaching. Here, Naheed leads a student in a physical exercise that mirrors a musical idea, embodying the principle of learning music with the whole body.

Naheed guides a group of children through hand signs, a key component of the Kodály method for teaching solfege and pitch relationships. Her direct interaction shows the personal attention given in our classes.

In a quiet moment, Naheed uses hand gestures to communicate a musical concept. This highlights the importance of non-verbal cues and expressive instruction in teaching young, pre-literate children.

An expressive moment from one of Naheed's sessions. Her animated teaching style captures the children's attention and makes learning an exciting and engaging experience.

Naheed leads a circle game, holding hands with the students. This fosters a sense of community and shared experience, showing how to build a positive and inclusive classroom culture through music.

A teacher-student interaction showing a high-five. This captures the supportive and encouraging atmosphere Naheed cultivates, where learning is celebrated and children feel confident to participate.

Using a small prop, Naheed engages a student one-on-one. This demonstrates how to use simple, familiar objects to illustrate musical ideas and maintain a child's focus.

About Learn from an Expert: Naheed Shimala

This programme moves past theory. You will spend 24 hours of contact time with Naheed Shimala, focusing on how to use movement, solfa hand signs, and sensory tools to hold a toddler's attention. If you complete the course, you become eligible to join our faculty as an assistant teacher.

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