Kaleidoscopes for Violin Book 1 - by Elise Winters (Paperback)

About the Book

Designed for beginners but suitable for all ages, Kaleidoscopes engages heart, body and mind. Children love the songs, while teachers appreciate the flexible design which balances detailed rigor with a repertoire-rich experience.

Book Synopsis

Full of rich, detailed, watercolor illustrations, Kaleidoscopes Book 1 opens a magical world for the beginning violinist.

The revolutionary method synthesizes Montessori, Suzuki, and Kodály philosophies into a flexible, robust and joyful approach. Genuine folk songs encourage singing and connect children to the heritage of many cultures, while movable-do solfege builds musical understanding and by-ear skills.

Technique is approached comprehensively through child-friendly movement building blocks and kinesthetic experiences, surpassing comparable methods in comprehensiveness. The sequence of technique is separated from repertoire along a flexible and customizable design, allowing teachers to easily accommodate individual learners' pace and readiness. Students are free to follow their curiosity and explore new songs, increasing their sense of ownership and encouraging self-directed learning.

The recording is a family favorite, with whimsical piano settings and beautiful soprano and violin performances of each song. The album is available to stream on Spotify, Apple Music, and other major platforms.

Review Quotes

The way Kaleidoscopes fosters independent thinking benefited my child's whole develop-ment. Even though I had no prior training, Kaleidoscopes provided a joyful and successful musical journey for myself and my child!

- Jessie Zhu, Parent

This program is revolutionary and I truly believe it will be known around the world as equivalent to the largest pedagogical methods. The joy my students get from this approach is a true gift. It is absolutely cutting edge.

- Jessica Muiseke, Arizona Symphony Orchestra