Colourstrings is a child-centred approach to musicianship, conceived and developed in Finland by Géza Szilvay. It is based on the principles of Kodály who saw music as a birthright and recognised the voice as the fundamental tool for experiencing and expressing music. Through singing, children from birth to 5 years enjoy music, develop aural skills and become musically literate. Their training in the Music Kindergarten, means young beginners are musicians before they start an instrument.