String Teacher Workshop

with

The Grossman Method©

We are excited to see you this Sunday for The Grossman Method String Workshop! In preparation for the workshop, please note below. See you soon!
 

University of Washington, Seattle

Music Building, Room 35

 April 7, 2019

10:00AM – 4:30PM
 

**Morning Only Participants**
Wear comfortable clothing.
**Full Day Participants**
1. Wear comfortable clothing
2. Bring your instrument
3. Bring a short solo piece (etude, solo) about 3 minutes, for Teaching Practicum

Map of Campus and Parking
Parking Information: The closest parking will be found at Padelfeld Parking Garage (the pay station for this site can be found in the garage).
 

9:30AM Check-in

10:00AM-12:00PM No Pain, ALL GAIN Workshop

    We will examine anatomy for any musician and discuss muscle function in playing. You will learn fun warm ups and stretches that you can incorporate with your students during their lessons or orchestra classes. Performance anxiety issues will also be addressed.

LUNCH

1:00PM Breath Your Way to Better Playing

    String players are notorious for not breathing during performance. We will learn how to incorporate the breath in playing and learn how it can elevate your performance for a more musical and natural presentation. Bring your instruments for this session and be prepared to play a short excerpt.

2:00PM Teaching Practicum

3:30PM Etude Examination

    Confused about what etudes to teach when? We will go through several of the standard etude books to discuss the purpose of each etude, when to teach it, and how. Which etudes cause tension and why? Always had troubles with double stops? Find out why. Please bring etude books that you would like to discuss.

4:00 PM        Wrap-up/Q&A