About the Author
Dr Anne-Maree Eyles is a Classroom Music Teacher (P-6) and Instrumental Music Teacher (P-12) in Brisbane.
A graduate of the Queensland Conservatorium of Music majoring in piano under the tuition of Max Olding and voice under the tuition of Andreas Jaekel, she has taught Instrumental Music since 1990. Anne-Maree has also completed numerous Education degrees and has taught Classroom Music (P-6) since 1993.
Music Steps 4 Kidz is an easy to use, curriculum-based programme, specially designed for Primary classroom music education. It is hoped that Music Steps 4 Kidz may assist Specialist Music Teachers who are experts in their field, as they provide students with engaging musical experiences designed to develop music skills and appreciation.
It is hoped that this comprehensive music programme will complement their already amazing work and help students develop music proficiency and skills, as they transition towards secondary music education and beyond.
This progressive music program has made a huge difference in my student’s music education. All students love this approach to music education. Every student is engaged. Every student loves the challenge. I have no behavioural problems. I can adjust activities to suit any student capabilities. It is through this music program that I have seen students develop goal-setting, challenge themselves, experience success and develop a love of music which they will cherish for the rest of their lives. In my experience, this music program has altered the attitudes of leadership towards music education. By using the student workbooks, others have realised that music education is a serious subject. It’s time that music was taken seriously and it is for this reason that I am proud to share my music program with other classroom music educators.
