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Hinagiku Inc. Launches Solfège Seminar Series for Instructors, Based on Best-Selling Book, Addressing Children's Music Education Challenges

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Hinagiku Inc., led by Representative Director Mika Ojima, commenced a nationwide seminar series for music instructors on April 3, 2026, at Yamaha Music Yokohama Minatomirai. The seminars are based on Ojima's book, 'Students Change! New Solfège Teaching Textbook' (published by Yamaha Music Entertainment on January 13, 2026, priced at 2,530 JPY, ISBN 4636120787), which was reprinted within one month of its release. The program focuses on methods to address children's difficulties in music reading, rhythm, and sense of pitch, integrating solfège into daily lessons. Upcoming seminars are scheduled for April 26, 2026 (Ibaraki), June 12, 2026 (Osaka), and June 19, 2026 (Hiroshima). Ojima has taught over 20,000 children and trained over 1,600 instructors.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the primary purpose of the Solfège Seminar Series launched by Hinagiku Inc.?
A: The primary purpose is to provide instructors with experiential learning methods to cultivate children's musical sensitivity and comprehension, addressing common challenges in music education.
Q: What specific challenges in children's music education does the seminar aim to address?
A: The seminar addresses difficulties such as struggling to make music despite reading scores, maintaining rhythm, and singing or memorizing pitches, organizing these 'stumbling blocks' into music reading, rhythm, and sense of pitch.
Q: On what material is the Solfège Seminar Series based?
A: The seminar series is based on the content of the best-selling book titled 'Students Change! New Solfège Teaching Textbook.'
Q: What was the feedback from participants of the initial Solfège seminar?
A: Participants expressed that their perspective on solfège changed, describing it as a series of inspirations, and noted that they found many immediately applicable methods for their own lessons.
Q: Where and when was the first Solfège Lesson Seminar held, and what are some future locations?
A: The first seminar was held on April 3, 2026, at Yamaha Music Yokohama Minatomirai. Future seminars are scheduled for Ibaraki (April 26, 2026), Osaka (June 12, 2026), and Hiroshima (June 19, 2026).