MINI SESSIONS - INSTRUMENTAL TEACHERS
In addition to the dedicated Mini Sessions for teachers below, Instrumental Teachers are invited to join the sessions for school age players or for adult learners as observers. Please register through the same sign up form as the participants, but tick the instrumental teacher box.
FINDING YOUR VOICE (AND KEEPING IT HEALTHY!)
Wednesday 17 April 6-7pm UK Time
In this session, Workshop Leader and Presenter, Lucy Drever, will look at vocal health as a teacher, presenter and workshop leader, as well as how finding your voice can encourage others to find theirs. We'll look at public speaking, what effective communication can look like as a workshop leader, and why creating a safe space in the room is essential for every voice to be heard.
Cost: £7 - FULL bursaries available (please tick the box on the sign up form)
Watch Back - Recording available until 31 October 2024.
WRITING FOR BEGINNER STRING ENSEMBLE
Wednesday 17 April, 7.30-8.30pm UK Time
In this session, Joelle Broad, violinist, educator and composer, will share her approach to writing for beginner string ensemble. Joelle has written all of the repertoire for the Benedetti Foundation’s Introductory and Beginner Orchestras at the Benedetti Sessions, as well as the music used on our Residencies across the country.
Teachers are invited to submit questions in advance of the session either to info@benedettifoundation.org or on the registration form in the ‘Questions for Tutor’ box.
Cost: £7 - FULL bursaries available (please tick the box on the sign up form)
Watch back - Recording available until 31 October 2024
WELLBEING FOR PERFORMERS: A DISCUSSION ON PERFORMANCE ANXIETY AND NERVES
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Join professional musicians Tom Poster, Elena Urioste and Laura van der Heijden as we explore the topic of wellbeing for performers.
“We all get nervous - sometimes horribly so. Come and chat to us about it, and ask us anything you like - we’ll try to help! Love Elena, Laura and Tom”
We recommend this session is suitable for musicians aged 16+
Cost: £7 - FULL bursaries available (please tick the box on the sign up form)
Watch back - Recording available until 30 September 2024
CREATIVE TEACHING FOR ALL INSTRUMENTAL TEACHERS
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What does creative teaching really mean? Are we simply telling our students what to do? Or are we journeying with them to explore concepts? This session is a super fun and revolutionary workshop which helps us look at what it really means to be a creative teacher and how we approach teaching technical and musical aspects in a fun and meaningful way that leaves a deep and long-lasting impression on the students we work with.
Cost: £7 - FULL bursaries available (please tick the box on the sign up form)
Watch back - Recording available until 30 September 2024
ADVANCED VIOLIN TECHNIQUE TEACHING TIPS: ASK ANDREA ANYTHING!
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In this session, violinist and Head of Strings at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Andrea Gajic, will tackle all of your teaching questions! This session is focused on working with more advanced students.
Teachers are invited to submit questions in advance of the session either to info@benedettifoundation.org or on the registration form in the ‘Questions for Tutor’ box.
Cost: £7 - FULL bursaries available (please tick the box on the sign up form)
Watch back - Recording available until 30 September 2024
EXPANDING YOUR REPERTOIRE: RESPONSIBLE PROGRAMMING
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‘Responsible programming’ is the buzz word for this Mini Session. Join Clifton Harrison as we look at effective methods and practices for expanding your repertoire that reflects an inclusive 21st century world. This session is aimed at students and musicians who have newly joined the professional ranks, but anyone can benefit. Clifton will share his own approach and research whilst providing some resources for you to continue your own journey.
Cost: £7 - FULL bursaries available (please tick the box on the sign up form)
Watch back - Recording available until 30 September 2024
TEACHING BEGINNER LOWER STRINGS: A SESSION FOR UPPER STRINGS SPECIALISTS
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In this session, David Munn (cello) and Stewart Wilson (double bass) aim to cover the things you need to know, and give you space to ask about the things you'd like to know about teaching lower strings to beginners, as an upper strings specialist!
We will examine what to be on the lookout for when it comes to posture, bow hold and left hand frame, as well as considerations when working with lower strings in a large group or ensemble setting. Most importantly, we would like participants to feel more confident and comfortable teaching and communicating with cellos and basses."
Cost: £7 - FULL bursaries available (please tick the box on the sign up form)
Watch back - Recording available until 30 September 2024
RESIDENTIAL MUSIC COURSES: A DISCUSSION SESSION FOR INSTRUMENTAL TEACHERS LED BY RACHEL COOPER
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Residential music courses are often (not always) a part of a music students’ life. In this session, Rachel will share some of the research she has done into why these courses hold importance for the young people attending them by asking them about their experiences. During the hour, we will explore real life responses from students that attended summer schools. In doing so, this talk endeavours to encourage us to listen more and infer less with the intention of improving the experiences of our students by understanding what is really important to them on these courses.
Cost: £7 - FULL bursaries available (please tick the box on the sign up form)
Watch back - Recording available until 31 May 2024.
SUPPORTING YOUNG MUSICIANS WITH DYSLEXIA
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Dyslexia and music: what do you know or think about the links between these? Are you aware of the term 'neurodivergence'? How can you incorporate multisensory approaches into your music teaching and why might you want to?
Do you know what DCD is? Or a 'phoneme'? Or 'automaticity'? Can your students take their music into an exam photocopied on to coloured paper (and why might they want to do this anyway?)
Answers to all of these questions and more will be presented by Sally Daunt of the British Dyslexia Association Music Committee. A booklet will be available to all participants.
Cost: £10 - FULL bursaries available (please tick the box on the sign up form)
Watch back - Recording available until 30 April 2024 - please click the link in your confirmation email after signing up.
MUSICIANS’ WELLBEING: PRACTICAL TIPS FOR WARMING UP AND LOOKING AFTER YOUR BODY
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Join Melissa White and Elena Urioste — violinists, yogis, and co-founders of Intermission, a program that unites body, mind, breath, and music-making through yoga and meditation — to breathe, move, chat, and play together! We'll explore the many ways in which music and yoga intersect, as well as ways to honor the musician as a whole. This session is open to musicians age 18+ of all levels of experience.
Cost: £7 - FULL bursaries available (please tick the box on the sign up form)
Watch Back - Recording available until 30 April 2024.
CREATING AND MAINTAINING THE PHYSICAL HEALTH OF MUSICIANS
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Join Andrew Patterson, osteopath and expert on musicians’ physical health, as we explore the breadth of physical issues that affect musicians and why they occur.
In this session, we will cover: how to prevent strain and injury, the special role that educators can play, what does good posture truly mean and simple movements to warm up and cool down. There will also be time for questions.
Cost: £7 - FULL bursaries available (please tick the box on the sign up form)
Watch back - Recording available until 30 April 2024.