Willems Pedagogy Course | 23–26 July 2026 – Salamanca
WILLEMS® PEDAGOGY COURSE – 23–26 JULY 2026 – SALAMANCA
# WHAT?
«A living and innovative pedagogy serving musical practice.»
The Willems® approach is based on the psychological relationships between music, the human being, and the surrounding world.
The study of their constituent elements and their respective structures has led to the development of a pedagogical progression that draws directly from them and respects them.
The development of musical language follows the same process as the acquisition of the mother tongue.
It is an active musical education that engages receptivity, immersion, reproduction, as well as personal expression and creativity.
# OBJECTIVES
– To introduce Willems® Pedagogy, its principles, and its pedagogical progression.
– To deepen and update knowledge of this specific pedagogical approach and method.
– To provide tools for personal and professional development in musical practice, on a physical, emotional, and cognitive level.
– To share pedagogical experiences carried out in various contexts, highlighting ways of adapting the Willems pedagogical approach according to different professional settings.
# PROGRAM…
– Public presentations with students, illustrating the progression of musical education from oral experience to the introduction of reading, writing, and preparation for instrumental practice; practical music theory (solfège) lessons.
– Practical workshops:
Vocal technique / Body movement / Choir conducting (2 levels) / Music theory / Melodic sense and musical improvisation / Instrumental pedagogy (piano, strings, winds, guitar) / Advanced keyboard harmony / Keyboard practice for early music education classes / Observation of work with the WIC and WIO.
– Collective choir singing sessions and body and vocal preparation
– Concerts
# FOR WHOM?
This event is intended for members of the International Willems Federation®, as well as for anyone with an interest in music and pedagogy who wishes to discover Edgar Willems’ educational approach.
– Introduction level:
Musicians, students, teachers, educators, early childhood professionals, music facilitators in various contexts (schools, hospitals, prisons, etc.), as well as music enthusiasts.
– Training Programmes:
Participants enrolled in one of the Willems® training pathways leading to the Blue Cycle Diploma (Music Education) or the Green Cycle Diploma (Music Theory and Instrumental Education).
– Advanced Training:
Individuals who have already completed a Willems® diploma programme and wish to continue their training and update their knowledge.
# PRACTICAL INFORMATION – REGISTRATION
– Dates:
From Thursday 23 July (09:30) to Sunday 26 July (13:30)
– Schedule:
The course includes 20 hours of instruction (excluding breaks), spread over 4 days:
- Day 1: Thursday 23 July / 09:30–20:30 + evening session
- Day 2: Friday 24 July / 09:30–20:30
- Day 3: Saturday 25 July / 09:30–13:30 (free afternoon and WIC/WIO concert)
- Day 4: Sunday 26 July / 09:30–13:30
– Venue:
Escuela de Música Sirinx
C. María Auxiliadora, 16–18, Portal 6 bajo
37004 Salamanca, Spain
– Fees:
- Introduction / Advanced Training: €410 (standard fee) or €340 (reduced fee: FIW member / student / job seeker)
- Training Programmes: €235
– Information & Registration:
contact@fi-willems.org
+33 (0)6 18 16 54 38 +34 686 472 116
The registration form must be completed, signed, and sent by email before 15 June to: contact@fi-willems.org
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