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SUMMARY:Piano Somatics Institute with Alan Fraser
DESCRIPTION: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! \nThere is a winter session on March 13-15 for those who are interested. \nFREE INTRODUCTORY LECTURE – THURSDAY\, 7 PM \n\nIntroduction to Pianimals\, the first ever piano method based on the Feldenkrais Method.\nIntroduction to Natural\, Artistic Piano Playing\, Fraser’s whole series of books on piano technique.\nAudience participation: improve the hand standing\, walking\, running and jumping on the keyboard – exercises done by the entire audience on their laps.\nAudience 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.\nA short demo piano lesson demonstrating how these strategies can quickly transform one’s ability and one’s sound.\n\nThis free event is open to all interested pianists\, instrumentalists\, vocalists\, their families and friends. \nINSTITUTE REGISTRATION \nIf 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). \nOPEN TO ALL INTERESTED PIANISTS \nThe Institute is open to all interested pianists: \n\nstudents who wish to improve their sound and agility\namateurs who wish to feel more in command of the instrument\nteachers who want new ways of teaching technique to their students\nprofessionals who wish to hone their skills to the highest possible level.\n\nThere is no limit to improvement! \nSPECIAL DISCOUNTS: CCMS STUDENTS AND STAFF \nCCMS students and staff are welcome to audit the institute at no charge\, and receive a generous discount for active participation. \nABOUT ALAN FRASER \nCanadian 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. \nIf 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. \nTo view the full weekend workshop schedule\, lecture topics\, and registration\, please visit Alan Fraser’s website: https://www.alanfraserinstitute.com/21-usa-concord.php 
URL:https://www.ccmusicschool.org/event/piano-somatics-institute-with-alan-fraser-summer2026/
LOCATION:CCMS Recital Hall
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