Sabine Hirler works in a variety of fields.

She studied at the University for Music and Arts in Stuttgart, Germany, and teaches Eurhythmics and Music. Recently, she successfully completed her studies of andragogy at the University of Technical Science in Kaiserlautern, Germany, and graduated as 'Master of Arts'. 

She works as a Music and Eurhythmics Therapist and as a non-medical practitioner for psychotherapy.

She successfully writes reference books, children's books and music for children. Numerous books and CDs have been published by renowned publishers.

For several months every year, she trains and gives further education courses for teachers and therapists from a variety of fields. In co-operation with associations of "Lebenshilfe e.V." and the European Academy for Special Educational Needs, she designed and leads a professional qualification course called "Heilpädagogische Rhythmik" (Eurythmics for Special Educational Needs). Courses and Seminars.

As a guitar, recorder and eurhythmics teacher she focuses on handicapped children of all age groups.

For many years, she has been working with mentally and/or physically handicapped children and adults.

As a lecturer and assistant professor of Eurhythmics and Music, she trains teachers and therapists in all fields of Special Educational Needs.

Her reference books help children to get a jump-start into Eurythmics. Thus, the children are emotionally involved and can more easily handle demanding cognitive games. 

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Give child love of music Education

This is an abrigded news article by VIVIAN LEUE, edited by Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation mb.com.ph

July 24, 2011, 8:00am

BERLIN, Germany (DPA) — Babies can understand music quite well before they even learn to speak but research has shown that it is not enough for parents simply to play a CD; they should also sing along and dance to the music.

Singing along to the music is recommended because learning music is similar to learning a language, and benefits from a stimulating and living environment.

Children receive an elementary education in making music and understanding rhythm. “This is done through play, for example by imitating animal movements such as crawling, slithering or jumping,’’ explains music teacher Sabine Hirler.

If a child learns to understand and control the body’s rhythm, then it is easier at a later stage to play an instrument. Also, these courses improve speech and physical awareness because language involves a certain basic rhythm, adds Hirler.

Experts recommend that parents encourage their children to start learning how to play instruments such as the flute, guitar or piano from primary school age onwards.