Masterclass Post-playing.

September 28, 2008 at 3:57 AM

Well, the masterclass experience was even more than we had hoped it would be... the clinician was excellent, and the whole event was incredibly positive, even the 'not-so-positive' parts.

My daughter was given a few technical things to work on (the usual suspects...playing with too much tension, letting violin drop a bit, all exaggerated in performance by nervousness, etc.) She still has over 3 months before her first audition and has specific things now to focus on...it feels very helpful. The teacher told me that "she has a few technical issues, but apart from that, she has a gift. I can teach R and L hand techniques, but I can't teach what she has", referring to her musicality and sensitivity.

This violin teacher is connected with a school that we were already strongly looking at. She is still planning on applying and auditioning for several, but it is a relief to know that this would be a very good fit, regardless of what else transpires. It's also good to know that our own assessment was correct...that she can likely be accepted into the sorts of schools that she is applying to.

This feels like she has the opportunity to get a running start on correcting certain things(and it always has more impact when another teacher points out weaknesses). Now she will go into audition prep with an awareness of certain things that just weren't on her radar.

Bravo :)!

From Donna Clegg
Posted on September 28, 2008 at 5:40 PM

Bravo,indeed! I am thrilled for your daughter.

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