with Guest Left Hand Artist Patti Robertson

9:00 - 10:30
The Road to Technical and Stylistic Mastery

This workshop examines the essential elements of building a solid technique that leads to greater musicality and stylistic awareness. Attention will be given on how to achieve the correct sound that will result in desired musical purpose. An overview of the stylistic traits of the musical periods will be presented as they relate to how a student learns and polishes their repertoire for performance. Repertoire and exercises will be demonstrated from Elementary through Advanced levels.

11:00-12:15
Master Class for Kids of all ages

1:30-3:00
The Road to Chopin: From Method Book to First Chopin Pieces

Your student is dying to play the Minute Waltz, but they’re still in Book 3 of their method book! How do you get them there? In this session, teachers will discover repertoire that will prepare students for the technical and musical challenges they will encounter in their first Chopin pieces.

3:15-4:15
Master Class for Adults

4:15
Q and A