Colourstrings Conservatory of Music

Colourstrings Conservatory of Music Kodaly-inspired Music & Movement classes Baby to 6yrs, Instruments lessons, group lessons & Choir. Building music literacy & musicianship! What is Colourstrings?

Colourstrings is an internationally reputable Kodaly based approach to music & instrumental teaching from Finland. It is the only approach that will take a chid from the earliest stages of music kindergarten through instrumental lessons at conservatory level. Music & Movement Classes 3mths - 6 yrs grouped by age. Core music skills are developed through a host of increasingly specific activities in

a playful, imaginative yet structured enviroment. Classes focus on the young child’s developmental and emotional needs and aim to provide a set of experiences, which will help to develop within each child, a personal response to music. With the help of the simple graded song books & CDs, children learn to sing in tune (a skill which we believe everyone is capable of learning!) develop a strong sense of beat, an understanding of the basic music concepts (pitch, rhythm etc.) and highly developed listening skills. Eventually the children learn to read and write basic music notation prior to learning an instrument through Colourstrings (if they later wish to). Favourite songs from the music kindergarten classes reappear in the instrumental books creating an integrated system of learning that has already produced many generations of professional musicians and active hobbyists world-wide. All the early work takes place on an unconscious level (3mth-2 yrs). For example, a lot of work with children under three emphasizes the pulse of the music. We pat or play an instrument, march around as we sing the song while the pulse is experienced unconsciously. In the 3 year class musical concepts are explained in a semi-conscious way through games. For example children will say the rhyme, clap the rhythm of the words and then play the rhythm on a drum. Eventually in the 4 & 5 year classes, learning is made conscious through games and musical stories and the children will be able to write down the rhythm that they have just played (which they work out aurally and don't just copy from the board!). All musical ideas and concepts are introduced in this progressive way through games. The child experiences the concept long before articulating what the concept means. There are no exceptions and no failures, thanks to the quality and depth of the unconscious learning that the children have had in our younger classes.



*Read here about the latest research & proven benefits of attending early music & movement classes. https://www.colourstringsvan.com

05/25/2026

What study music, why play with others, you’ll never be in and orchestra. Build your own path!! Practise and enjoy!!

05/21/2026

Our road is open again!! Come along and join our classes pro-rated for Spring!
05/20/2026

Our road is open again!! Come along and join our classes pro-rated for Spring!

Summer Music & Movement classes are online NOW - newcomers welcome - limited spaces w/ teacher Laura
05/19/2026

Summer Music & Movement classes are online NOW - newcomers welcome - limited spaces w/ teacher Laura

* Register for a Pass - 3 week pass - 4 week pass - 6 week passattend any of the weeks from:Music & Movement Summer options: Wednesday 3:45pm – 4:25pm · Music & Movement 2–3 Years July 8 – Aug 12 w/ Laura Thursday 3:45pm – 4:25pm · Music & Movement 6 Months – 2 Years July 9 ....

Happy Mothers Day - we are grateful for all of your hard work, care and keeping the music going! We see your support in ...
05/10/2026

Happy Mothers Day - we are grateful for all of your hard work, care and keeping the music going! We see your support in creating a musical journey for your little ones!!

05/05/2026
✨ Music & Movement: Music Reading & Pre-Instrumental Level 1 (4–6 Years)The transition from feeling the beat to reading ...
05/04/2026

✨ Music & Movement: Music Reading & Pre-Instrumental Level 1 (4–6 Years)
The transition from feeling the beat to reading the notes begins here! 🎶📖
In our 4–6 year old sessions, we introduce the foundational language of music through playful “Music Reading Games.” This stage bridges the gap between active movement and formal literacy, focusing on developing inner hearing, relative pitch (sol-fa), and rhythmic reading.
It is the essential final step that prepares your child for a successful and confident transition into instrumental study. 
While community programs face shifts, Colourstrings.ca remains your consistent partner in research-backed, structured musicianship. 
🔗 Enroll now for the Spring Term (Apr–Jun):
https://colourstrings.ca/products/4-6yrs-music-reading-games-level-1-spring-apr-jun-2026 

Week 2: Music, Art, & Nature! 🌿🎶Give your child a week of creative discovery at Colourstrings. Whether exploring the out...
05/03/2026

Week 2: Music, Art, & Nature! 🌿🎶
Give your child a week of creative discovery at Colourstrings. Whether exploring the outdoors or strumming a ukulele, every day is packed with Music, Art, Games, and Singing.
Week 2 (July 13–17):
🌿 AM: Nature Explorers (Ages 4–7) | 9:15 AM – 12:15 PM
🏝️ PM: Ukulele Explorers (Ages 5–10) | 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
✨ Full Day: Nature & Strings (Ages 5–10) | 9:15 AM – 3:30 PM
🎟️ BUY NOW & SAVE: Use code herecomesthesun for an Early Bird discount (Ends soon)

🔗 Link in bio to register!

Strum into Summer 2026: Guitar Explorers (PM)! 🎸☀️Ready for their first performance? Join us in the afternoon for Week 1...
05/01/2026

Strum into Summer 2026: Guitar Explorers (PM)! 🎸☀️
Ready for their first performance? Join us in the afternoon for Week 1: Guitar Explorers! This camp is perfect for young beginners to learn basic technique and explore melodies in a fun, supportive environment.
Every day includes:
🎤 SINGING: Tuning the voice and learning catchy melodies.
🎵 MUSIC: First chords, fingerstyle fun, and rhythmic strumming.
🎨 ART: Creative projects inspired by music and design.
🎲 GAMES: High-energy social play and team musical challenges.
🗓️ July 6 – July 10
⏰ 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
🧒 Ages: 5–10
🎟️ Early Bird Code: herecomesthesun
(Save until April 15th)
🔗 Link in bio to register now!
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129 East 8th Avenue
Vancouver, BC
V5T1R8

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 7pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 7pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 7pm
Thursday 9:30am - 7pm
Friday 9:30am - 7pm
Saturday 9:30am - 7pm
Sunday 9:30am - 7pm

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https://colourstrings.ca/pages/fundraising, https://colourstrings.ca/pages/meet-the-facul

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