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Make Moments Matter: A Music Education Podcast

Getting Started with Orff Schulwerk with guest Lisa Hewitt

Mar 15, 2023

In this episode I’m talking with Lisa Hewitt, former President of the American Orff Schulwerk Association. Our conversation is all about the world of Orff Schulwerk: what it is, what it isn’t, pedagogy, teaching ideas, what you can expect should you decide to do Orff levels training, why you should visit a local...


Mar 8, 2023

In this episode I’m talking with Andrew Ellingsen about Orff Schulwerk and Kodály-inspired teaching. We talk about the similarities, differences, application of each teaching approach, teacher education levels training, and a lot more.

Resources mentioned in the podcast:  Orff and Kodaly Adapted for the Elementary...


Mar 1, 2023

In this episode I’m talking with Lorelei Batisla-ong about Orff Schulwerk. In our conversation we talk primarily about how the ukulele can be introduced using the Orff approach and some tips, tricks, and lesson ideas for incorporating ukulele into your lessons.

Resources mentioned in the podcast:  AOSA Music...


Feb 22, 2023

In this episode I’m talking with Laura Bercaw Petersen about Orff Schulwerk. In our conversation we talk primarily about how movement and dance function as a part of the Orff approach and ways that you can incorporate movement into your lessons.

Resources mentioned in the podcast:  General Orff Schulwerk Books -- The...


Feb 16, 2023

In this episode I’m talking with Karen Petty about the world of Orff Schulwerk. We talk about how to get kids started on the instruments, mallet exploration, recorder tidbits, some movement ideas, teacher education levels, and a lot more.

Resources mentioned in the podcast:  Teacher Education “Levels” Courses...