A Song from the Heart describes the development of Lorna Lutz Heyges teaching philosophythe philosophy that brought the original Kindermusik (1974-1994) from its beginnings as a German neighborhood music school program to its early days in Greensboro, North Carolina. Through a series of sound, intellectual, well-researched revisions and additions, Lorna Heyge created the holistic education program that is Musikgarten (1994-present)holistic musically as well as educationallyfor children ages birth through nine. Lorna Heyges teaching philosophy is concerned for the education of children from all walks of life. Her Pathway to Literacy, found in the Musikgarten curriculum, addresses all the aspects of learning, making it important to both parents and educators. Her work made a significant contribution to, and continues to influence, the field of music education.
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This biography documents the historically significant and pioneering work of Lorna Lutz Heyge, PhD, in the field of early childhood music education.
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Jean Ellen Linkins, EdD, became interested in Lorna Lutz Heyge's teaching philosophy while pursuing her Master of Music Education degree at the Eastman School of Music in 2001. She has taught Musikgarten since 2002. She and her husband, Mike, reside in Anderson, South Carolina. They have four adult daughters.