Orff approach, also known as Orff Schulwerk or Music for Children, is an approach to music education conceived by the German composer Carl Orff (1895-1982).

Orff Schulwerk is a way to teach and to learn music in a noncompetitive atmosphere where one of the rewards is the pleasure of making fine music with others. There is a place for every child, and each contributes according to his or her ability.

Orff Schulwerk is a unique music learning and teaching approach in which speech, song, and instrumental playing are integrated to teach the elements of music. Improvisation is encouraged as a means of developing creative thinking.

Orff Schulwerk training introduces students of all ages to a lifetime of enjoyable experiences with music, both as participants and as informed listeners.