Building Foundations: Exploring the Physicality and Psychology of Playing
12 - 18 February 2022


ABOUT THE SESSIONS
Following last year’s 'Building Foundations' Virtual Sessions, this year we return with our first Short Virtual Sessions addressing our physical and psychological foundations.
We believe strongly in the addressing of our foundations, within which we advocate for individuality and creativity to be applied. There is no one way to play, one way to make music, one interpretation, or one methodology or pedagogy.
Alongside our friends, colleagues, and incredible tutors, we strive to inspire collective development and never-ending journey of discovery.
We hope these sessions will deepen this dialogue, and we will all learn something from the experience.
TUTORS AND GUEST ARTISTS

HOW THE SESSIONS WORK
The Sessions take place between 12 - 18 February 2022
Live String Tutorials - Saturday 12 February
Live Wellbeing Sessions and Panel Discussion - Sunday 13 February
Daily Challenges - Monday 14 to Friday 18 February
We will be releasing daily challenge videos on our website and Instragram page which can be viewed at any time.
These will focus generally on the fundamental principles of developing technique. These are accessible to players of all instruments, and all levels.
CLICK BELOW TO VIEW THE DAILY CHALLENGES FROM 2021

Live String Tutorials
Saturday 12 February
We will host a series of live tutorials for all ages and stages of string players with our tutors and guest artists.
These will focus on string technique and exploring the fundamental principles of playing our instruments.
Our guest artists will be divided between the sessions and you can attend, or watch back the recording, of more than one level of Session. These Sessions take place on Zoom.

3 - 3.45 pm GMT
Introductory and Beginner String Players (School Age)
Beginner and Intermediate Adult String Players
Intermediate School Age String Players
Advanced School Age String Players
Professional Level Adults - Conservatoire Students and Advanced Adult Players
7 - 8 pm GMT
4.15 - 5 pm GMT
5.30-6.30 pm GMT
3 - 3.45pm GMT

Wellbeing for Musicians
Sunday 13 February

Melissa White

4.15 - 5 pm GMT
3 - 3.45pm GMT
Violinist yogi, and co-founder of Intermission, Melissa White will be delivering sessions dedicated to wellbeing for musicians.
There will be three sessions live on Zoom:
Young People Under 12
Young People Aged 12-18
Over 18s
5.30 - 6.15 pm GMT

Panel Discussion
Sunday 13 February 7 - 8 pm GMT
Join Nicola Benedetti as we host a panel of guest artists including violinist Alina Ibragimova and cellist Leonard Elschenbroich for a live discussion on the physicality and psychology of playing, and the influence and impact excellent teaching can have on your development.



Nicola Benedetti

Alina Ibragimova
Leonard Elschenbroch
Including...
TUTORS AND GUEST ARTISTS

WHO CAN TAKE PART?
Anyone, of any level of playing. You will be able to access all the challenges and can move freely between groups if needed. We would advise those of you who are fortunate enough to have teachers to please consult with them where possible


REGISTER TO TAKE PART
There is no set fee to take part. Instead, we ask you to donate what you can.
A donation of £10 -15 would cover the cost of a place for one person on the sessions.
By registering, you will gain access to the live Zoom sessions.
Registration remains open throughout and recordings will be available for those who cannot attend live.
Watch back recordings will be sent from Monday 14 February.






TUTORS AND GUEST ARTISTS
The live tutorials will be delivered by a team guest artists and tutors who will work with the different levels. Our guest artists will be split across the various sessions listed above, and you may join, or watch back, sessions other than your own (adults will be able to access recordings of the young people’s sessions at a later date).
Nicola Benedetti

Violin
Rachel Cooper

Violin
Rozzie Curlett
Cello

Leonard Elschenbroich

Cello
Viola


Andrea Gajic
Violin

Melissa White
Violin
Viola

Richard O'Neill

Alex Laing
Violin

Alina Ibragimova
Violin
Elena Urioste

Violin
Cello

Sheku Kanneh-Mason
Laura van der Heijden
