In the book “Music Lessons. The teaching system of K. Orff" the author reflects, polemicizes, doubts, but convincingly and interestingly substantiates an active approach to teaching music in grades 1-4 of a secondary school. Its main principles - activity and creativity - help turn the lesson into an exciting musical-aesthetic game in which there is a place for every child. The book contains material for playing music, as well as advice and methodological recommendations from an experienced teacher-practitioner. It is addressed to music teachers and music directors , solfeggio teachers, methodologists, as well as everyone interested in issues of creative learning.