Grandir en musique

Musical Emergence

A music pedagogy for children ages 0-6 based on the teachings of Marie Jaëll and Maria Montessori.

Musical Emergence is the desire to accompany children ages 0 to 6 and older with music. The teachings proposed here are based on the work of Marie Jaëll, research pianist, and those of educator, Maria Montessori.  Better understanding a child makes it possible to build an education that is favorable to its harmonious development.  At the core of these musical workshops are sensoriality, psychomotor development and respect for the child.

This book is the result of the two authors' experience, and draws on their various teachings and workshops.  Their many years of practice and collaborative work have enabled them to develop and work with numerous approaches and to create concrete educational elements.  Practical examples, interactive training through play and song and testimonials from teachers enhance the pedagogical approach. 

Marie-Josée Lejoly, trained in the Jaëll- Montessori teachings headed the training of the musical initiation of professors for 25 years.

Marie-Laure Potel, also trained in this same pedagogy, served as training coordinator for close to twenty years.  She gives workshops in prenatal psychophonic singing and early childhood music.

Through this book, what they wish to share is the joy and delight of bringing music to young children.