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Book 1 Teacher Study Group - Single Session
$22.00
Per-session attendance at the Book 1 Study Group. Build relationships with other teachers, refine your skills, and ask questions as they arise! Please visit here for the full course description and current dates.
Per-session attendance at the Book 1 Study Group. Build relationships with other teachers, refine your skills, and ask questions as...
Book 2 licensing fee
$3.00
This license is intended for teachers who wish act as local distributor of Kaleidoscopes Book 2 for their own students, in the event that shipping of physical books to their geographic region is not practically feasible.  Each license entitles the purchaser to print ONE copy of Book 2. The teacher will charge the end user (student or family) within ±10% of the corresponding list price of the print edition of the book, at their discretion. This current list price can be found here. For multiple books, please purchase the corresponding number of licenses. GUIDANCE ON PRINTING The book is published with black and white interior pages, 8.5 x 11, spiral-bound. The interior pages are printed on 24 lb. paper. Front and back covers are 80 lb. glossy, full color. The front cover is single-sided; the back cover is double-sided. Kaleidoscopes Book 2 is updated approximately every six months. To obtain the most recent copy of Kaleidoscopes...
This license is intended for teachers who wish act as local distributor of Kaleidoscopes Book 2 for their own students, in...
CD for Book 1
$8.95
The child-friendly songs in Kaleidoscopes Book 1 make a delightful gift for any family with a young child. Families studying violin may also wish to have an extra CD to allow children to easily listen to the songs from any room in the house. The full listing of songs is included in the product images. The CD is printed with artwork and packaged in an earth-friendly clear sleeve.  If you prefer a digital format or would like to preview the individual tracks, the recording can be found on Amazon or iTunes using the following links: Purchase on Amazon / Purchase on iTunes 
The child-friendly songs in Kaleidoscopes Book 1 make a delightful gift for any family with a young child. Families studying violin may...
CD for Book 2
$10.50
The Kaleidoscopes Book 2 recording includes folk songs and dances designed for enjoyment by children ages 5-95. The recording is ideal for use with the Kaleidoscopes Book 2, as well for for young violinists studying in the traditional Suzuki curriculum as a source of memorable, age-appropriate "by-ear" songs. The recording includes two CDs: one with the 29 vocal tracks (i.e. all of the songs with lyrics), and the other with the 35 violin tracks. Both discs are printed with artwork and packaged in an earth-friendly clear sleeve. See the product images for a full listing of songs.  
The Kaleidoscopes Book 2 recording includes folk songs and dances designed for enjoyment by children ages 5-95. The recording is ideal for...
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Kaleidoscopes Book 1 Piano Accompaniment: Recital Edition
$20.95
These are the complete piano accompaniment parts as featured on the CD. The parts are designed to be performed by an experienced pianist.  In the future a Piano Accompaniment Basic Edition will be added, which will feature simpler arrangements based on the original versions.
These are the complete piano accompaniment parts as featured on the CD. The parts are designed to be performed by an...
Kaleidoscopes Book 1 Teacher Guide Set
$54.95
The Teacher Guide includes: An overview of the component philosophies (Montessori, Suzuki, Kodaly) as they relate to the design of the Kaleidoscopes violin curriculum Guidance and insight for involving parents in their child's violin study and home practice Model sequences for younger (age 4-6) and older (age 7-10) beginners Choosing the correct violin size Teaching points for all the songs More than two dozen group class activities, including violin-playing, literacy, part-work, and kinesthetic activities Included in the set along with the Teacher Guide are the following (these books are also sold separately):  The Balanced Violinist: Technique Companion to Kaleidoscopes Book 1: Guide for parents, teachers, and students; The full-color Kaleidoscopes Book 1 student book with all the songs, and  Lines & Spaces, which is the movable-do-based note-reading companion to Kaleidoscopes.  The audio recording is an important component of the curriculum. The digital version is purchased separately and/or is available for streaming below. You may also order your books with...
The Teacher Guide includes: An overview of the component philosophies (Montessori, Suzuki, Kodaly) as they relate to the design of...
Kaleidoscopes Book 1 Teacher Study Group
$124.00
Six 90-minute live sessions via zoom, over a nine-month period; plus access to video recordings afterwards. Build relationships with other teachers, refine your skills, and ask questions as they arise! Please visit here for the full course description and current dates.
Six 90-minute live sessions via zoom, over a nine-month period; plus access to video recordings afterwards. Build relationships with other...
Kaleidoscopes Book 1 with Parent Guide
$24.99
Enter a magical world of music with the Kaleidoscopes Violin Method. This captivating approach is the perfect introduction to the violin for children and the young at heart. Student Book 1 Stunning watercolor illustrations of beloved folk songs bring learning to life, spark the imagination, and inspire a love for music. Movable-do solfege encourages supports by-ear learning and illuminates tonal relationships. Gentle, accessible steps ensure a smooth journey for even the youngest players. 42 pages. Parent Guide The parent guide, entitled The Balanced Violinist: Technique Companion to Kaleidoscopes Book 1, provides detailed instructions for students as well as parents. Posture, bowhold, pre-playing exercises, and technical exercises are all clearly detailed with beautiful photography. This guide combines previous volumes into one convenient and elegant book. 84 pages. Audio Component Daily listening is an essential part of the Kaleidoscopes curriculum. Stream the audio on Spotify or Apple Music, and purchase the physical CD...
Enter a magical world of music with the Kaleidoscopes Violin Method. This captivating approach is the perfect introduction to the...
Kaleidoscopes Book 1: Student book gift copy
$16.00
This version of Kaleidoscopes Book 1 includes the student book and CD only. It is designed for families whose child's book has gotten lost or well-worn, or for giving as a gift to families with young children who will enjoy singing the songs. Teachers may also use this edition when the parent guide is not needed — e.g. with older elementary students in a classroom setting. Teachers: If you are ordering 10+ books for your studio, please use the discount code "Kaleid-classroom" to receive 5% off your entire order.
This version of Kaleidoscopes Book 1 includes the student book and CD only. It is designed for families whose child's book has gotten...
Kaleidoscopes Book 2
$16.95
The songs in Kaleidoscopes Book 2 allow students to develop finger speed and graceful playing. The songs are short enough that the student can work on several songs at a time, mastering each one in a few weeks. These diverse, “perfectly sized” songs appeal to students’ need for uniqueness and variety, and give them a sense of momentum in their violin study. About the VIOLA Book: The viola recording is completed and currently in the mastering stage. It is currently available via YouTube here, and will soon be available for streaming. If you order a physical CD, it will be the violin version.  About the audio recordings: The digital version of the recording is available on all the major platforms. Parents, please help your child find and listen to both the VOCAL and VIOLIN recordings. Singing along with the lyrics will help them to more easily learn the songs by ear. Stream on Spotify: Volume I: Violin & Piano  |  Volume II: Voice & PianoStream on Apple Music: Volume...
The songs in Kaleidoscopes Book 2 allow students to develop finger speed and graceful playing. The songs are short enough that...