A junior string chamber music program implemented in a school-based environment offers the benefit of significant musical, cognitive, and social interactions. Several programs in the U.S. (Chamber Music Centre of...
In this presentation, we will explore a selection of original works written by the presenter for beginner string ensembles. We will use these compositions to introduce young students to fundamental musical concepts such...
Expert teachers know that their primary student is the teacher herself. Teaching for many decades we need to observe ourselves at work, pay attention to what works and what does not. As we lead the student to progress...
was a child prodigy, war time performer, and teacher of highly skilled violinists. In the 1930s, Ludwig Schwab expanded Hendrickson’s learning of skills in teaching her Otakar Sevcik’s violin exercises. As a teacher, Hendrickson evolved from...
This presentation will feature the performance of newly created violin and piano showpiece arrangements of Ukrainian folk music, written in the style of historical violinists such as Kreisler,...
session will cover important fundamentals of conducting and rehearsing to improve musicianship and expression in your ensembles. Will cover conducting gesture concepts that support more expressive playing...
There has been extensive research on the benefits of pre-performance routines (PPR) in assisting athletes with self-regulation of arousal, attentional focus and performance expectancy. Little is known, however, about the use and effectiveness of PPR...
There is a myriad of challenges for string teachers who combine performance and pedagogy skills, such as managing the expectations of administrators and parents, along with the increasingly screen based learning milieu...
What does it mean to play musically, and how can we inspire and guide students toward a more intentional and thoughtful musical process? While technical development often follows clear paths—scales, etudes,...
Enchanted Quest: motivating young learners to consolidate their early set up and bowing proficiency. As teachers we all want our students to learn optimum posture and movement patterns early on, so it falls to us to give explicit, content-rich lessons in...
"Violin Diploma Technique, The Principles of Talent" - This is the title of my published book, and the topic is on the content. I am an AMEB diploma examiner. My book addresses the reasons why so many candidates technically struggle,...
The Australian Music Centre (AMC) is the national service organisation dedicated to the promotion and support of art music in Australia. At the heart of our mission is a commitment to the representation,...
On the Design and Evaluation of a Chamber Music Methodology Research has established both musical and extra-musical benefits to participating in chamber music, and while some pedagogical research on how to develop string quartet playing skills at the advanced level exists,...
I present a personal philosophical approach relying on Music as a common Human way of expression.
This means that I teach Music no matter the player's abilities or talent. The violin becomes a medium for personal development, which can be achieved...
My proposed topic is New Australian Music for the Violin. For this presentation I have curated a selection of works suitable for inclusion in the HSC and VCE exams writted by a diverse group of Australian composers. Some of the...
How to build a successful string program. I will discuss ensemble direction with a focus on the psychological component; creating a cohesive team; working within the hierarchical nature of string playing and desking; harnessing the strengths of the students; ensuring every...Advertising with AUSTA...
The Australian Strings Association (AUSTA) has a diverse membership of teachers, students, players and makers of stringed instruments.
AUSTA began with a few enthusiastic string teachers at a seminar...
