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Piano Somatics Institute with Alan Fraser

July 9 - July 12

New England’s Piano Somatics Institute returns to Concord this year on July 10-12, with a special free introductory event on Thursday, July 9 in the Recital Hall. This is the perfect opportunity to discover how Alan Fraser and Piano Somatics can help improve your piano playing – even create a breakthrough!

There is a winter session on March 13-15 for those who are interested.

FREE INTRODUCTORY LECTURE – THURSDAY, 7 PM

  • Introduction to Pianimals, the first ever piano method based on the Feldenkrais Method.
    Introduction to Natural, Artistic Piano Playing, Fraser’s whole series of books on piano technique.
  • Audience participation: improve the hand standing, walking, running and jumping on the keyboard – exercises done by the entire audience on their laps.
  • Audience participation: improve how performing musicians can use the whole body in a more organic, comprehensive way to play with greater virtusosity and more expressive depth – a short Awareness Through Movement lesson in sitting.
  • A short demo piano lesson demonstrating how these strategies can quickly transform one’s ability and one’s sound.

This free event is open to all interested pianists, instrumentalists, vocalists, their families and friends.

INSTITUTE REGISTRATION

If you know you want to attend the institute, you can register on Alan Fraser’s website here. If you are not sure, you will have a chance to register at the conclusion of the free events Thursday evening (space permitting).

OPEN TO ALL INTERESTED PIANISTS

The Institute is open to all interested pianists:

  • students who wish to improve their sound and agility
  • amateurs who wish to feel more in command of the instrument
  • teachers who want new ways of teaching technique to their students
  • professionals who wish to hone their skills to the highest possible level.

There is no limit to improvement!

SPECIAL DISCOUNTS: CCMS STUDENTS AND STAFF

CCMS students and staff are welcome to audit the institute at no charge, and receive a generous discount for active participation.

ABOUT ALAN FRASER

Canadian pianist Alan Fraser gives master classes and recitals worldwide and conducts ongoing research and refinement on the ideas put forth in his three books, The Craft of Piano Playing (also in DVD), Honing the Pianistic Self-Image, and All Thumbs: Well-Coordinated Piano Technique. He is at work on several new volumes. Visit here for more on Alan Fraser.

If you have concerns or questions about your participation in the institute and would like to address them directly to Alan Fraser, send him an email.

To view the full weekend workshop schedule, lecture topics, and registration, please visit Alan Fraser’s website: https://www.alanfraserinstitute.com/21-usa-concord.php 

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