Full of rich, detailed, watercolor illustrations, Kaleidoscopes Book 1 opens a magical world for the beginning cellist.
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. 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 (vocal) and cello performances of each song. The album is available to stream on Spotify, Apple Music, and other major platforms.
Author Elise Winters is a violinist and violin teacher based in Austin, Texas. In addition to violin pedagogy, her passions include developmental psychology, biomechanics, embodied movement, and visual design. She is the author of Kaleidoscopes for Violin (discoverviolin.org), which synthesizes decades of research into a comprehensive violin method based upon Montessori, Suzuki, and Kodály principles. Elise is a graduate summa cum laude of Rice University and a University of Texas Presidential Scholar with a Master of Social Work. She has performed for decades with the Austin Symphony and Austin Lyric Opera, and has been featured as a soloist with organizations including the Victoria Bach Festival, Austin Chamber Music Center, and La Follia Austin Baroque. A seasoned teacher trainer, her workshops and programs receive rave reviews from an international audience. She and her partner Chris enjoy the NYT Spelling Bee, hiking in nature, and travel.
