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My name is Doug Hipwell and in 1972/73 - I was 5 years old attending Suzuki Camp in Stevens Point with my Mom, Shirley Hipwell. Haruko Kataoka was the guest teacher.

I'm so glad to have discovered music mind games. As a young music teacher (I've been teaching almost 5 years now) I've always found it difficult to find good music lesson plans for Pre-K and Head Start.

Dear Michiko,

Hi Michiko,

I am a recent convert and love!!! this way of teaching theory! I would love to buy the rhythm puzzle that my friend recommended but can't find it available anywhere..can you help?

Thanks,
Deb

Hello Michiko - I have a Kodaly MM and I've studied a couple of summers in Hungary. I love the Kodaly system but Kodaly people aren't really into manufacturing materials so it's great to have your materials and the videos online. I've written a couple of piano texts so I have some idea of what it took to create your program. Nice job! 

Hi, My sister passed on her MMG "Home Games" packet from the Levine School of Music which she was using with her children 10 years ago. Is this packet still relevant or do I need to purchase the "Puppy Packet" to keep current with the games? Also how would I find a teacher who knows how to teach using this method?

It's been great using the games you showed us last summer, both in my classes for young children and my private lessons. It's fun when the kids come in every week asking to learn a new game. It keeps me on my toes! I am so impressed with the rhythms my young ones have learned. Wow!