'Thinking Aloud' - 1 day course in Lewes to refresh your approaches to practising
Different courses for adults & teens or adult learners
Introduction to the course
What? A workshop on Practice? Yes of course!
You spend more time practising than playing with others or in your lesson. This is when you become your teacher and coach. A professional musician never stops thinking about how they work, in fact you think more!
I started this class because as a teacher I found that I could run a lesson as a model for how to practice and give methods of working, but not see the development that each student was capable of.
Your lesson IS different from your practice. I felt that if my students were in a class devoted to what they really do on their own, things might really shift. And they have. When you shine a spotlight in the corners things show up. I'm now seeing students who are more active, imaginative, critical (in useful ways) and who listen more closely.
In a non-judgemental atmosphere come and learn more about practising effectively, managing your time in different situations and setting goals. Share your ideas and take on board some more.
There are simple and quick ways to prepare yourself mentally and physically so you make the most of your practice time.
You will discover more about integrating your listening, thinking and playing and about being your own coach.
Our development doesn't just happen at our instruments. We need to listen and hear more. Listening to a recording, we will look in depth at what is going on in the music. We will set it in context and hopefully establish new patterns of listening.
You will leave the workshop with notes and are welcome to bring notebooks. Do feel free to bring up questions and ideas. We all learn from each other all the time.
Any particular concerns that you have can be sent ahead when booking your place.
Please note that the workshop model and length will be varied according to the student age and ability range. You won't be out of your depth!
Drinks and snacks will be provided at all three courses.
Adult Learners
Where? Church hall of St Thomas a Beckett, Cliffe High Street, Lewes [there is parking close by.]
When? Saturday September 27th 2008
From? 10am - 1pm
Cost? £35 [10% discount if 2 workshops booked at same time]
Click here to download an Application form - closing date for applications one week before the workshop
Feedback
"Every time I do one of these workshops it's as if I put my cello roots downwards another foot".
Heather
"I just wanted to write to thank you for the fantastic course today! I am just so pleased with my progress and felt so good about myself afterwards."
Elise