"The First Steps to Artistry" ....
…. is the exciting journey of pursuing artistry, and the ability to deliver that artistry in performance. With physical freedom and an open mind students share their imagination and emotion; they are fully connected with their inner sound picture and their instrument. The resulting musical image transports the listener away into the world of the composer and performer. This process can start and be taught at any level or age.
The First 24 Lessons of Artistry through Technique
Artistry is the result of developing both the inner ear and technical fluency to deliver the desired sound. Physical freedom can be achieved from the start through attention to detail, patience, and observation. The well-rounded student is able to read music and rhythm, work on interpretation, and identify their mistakes. We as teachers can effect powerful changes in how students approach and navigate every lesson and practice at home. Dr. Balabanova provides specific tools to use during lessons to help employ the skills, freedom, and confidence required for artistry from the start.
This workshop is packed with video clips of young students playing beginner elements in their own homes. These are not polished performances but real-world lessons. This workshop was born in “the trenches” with all the grit and honesty of teaching in a private studio.
Dr. Balabanova will show you how to integrate technique, imagination, and artistry from the very first lesson in a practical and efficient way. Each new element builds on previous work. The approach is a result of combining Dr. Balabanova’s extensive Russian training and her experience of teaching in United States since 1994. Her goal is to combine the best of both worlds and the result is this workshop.
Participants are invited to bring their questions and stories about their own learning experience.
In the second half of the workshop, Dr. Balabanova will discuss and demonstrate tips and tricks for intermediate and advanced students and their repertoire. Those proven small changes lead to big results. She will also present her tools for performance preparation, overcoming stage fright, and having fun while doing it!
Artistry is the result of developing both the inner ear and technical fluency to deliver the desired sound. Physical freedom can be achieved from the start through attention to detail, patience, and observation. The well-rounded student is able to read music and rhythm, work on interpretation, and identify their mistakes. We as teachers can effect powerful changes in how students approach and navigate every lesson and practice at home. Dr. Balabanova provides specific tools to use during lessons to help employ the skills, freedom, and confidence required for artistry from the start.
This workshop is packed with video clips of young students playing beginner elements in their own homes. These are not polished performances but real-world lessons. This workshop was born in “the trenches” with all the grit and honesty of teaching in a private studio.
Dr. Balabanova will show you how to integrate technique, imagination, and artistry from the very first lesson in a practical and efficient way. Each new element builds on previous work. The approach is a result of combining Dr. Balabanova’s extensive Russian training and her experience of teaching in United States since 1994. Her goal is to combine the best of both worlds and the result is this workshop.
Participants are invited to bring their questions and stories about their own learning experience.
In the second half of the workshop, Dr. Balabanova will discuss and demonstrate tips and tricks for intermediate and advanced students and their repertoire. Those proven small changes lead to big results. She will also present her tools for performance preparation, overcoming stage fright, and having fun while doing it!
September 17, 2016 Edmonds Unitarian Universalist Church MTNA Members: $40.00
9:00 am to 12:00 pm 8109 224th Street SW, Edmonds, WA Non-Members: $45.00
Students: $10.00
9:00 am to 12:00 pm 8109 224th Street SW, Edmonds, WA Non-Members: $45.00
Students: $10.00