LESSONS / MASTERCLASSES

Principles Of Violin Talent

In the exam room, it is a well known secret that despite diligent practice, and instruction from master teachers, diploma level success is not guaranteed. Traditional pedagogical methods, although highly effective for some, often fail to translate into widespread success for the many.

The book VIOLIN DIPLOMA TECHNIQUE, Principles of Talent  addresses this problem. Written by a diploma examiner, it explores the intuitive skills that great teaching and practice alone cannot fully capture, or explain. The book highlights these intuitive technical differences between the successful and unsuccessful candidates. It then introduces a learning approach, that uses a timeline-based thought process to quickly master diploma-level technique. For the first time, co-ordination and intonation security at virtuosic levels are now both definable and teachable. 

Some intuitive examples

At grade levels, talented candidates use active listening and a thought process, that allows them to control their physical movement. Other candidates think with their fingers. Their listening is passive.

At Certificate levels, talented candidates use natural forces when string crossing. Other candidates use muscle strength to fight air pressure.

At Associate levels, talented candidates have abilities that control changes in directional momentum within fast passagework. Other candidates lose control in their passagework.

At Licentiate levels, talented candidates apply the techniques of sport, logistics, and invention. Other candidates practice without analysis.

PROVEN RESULTS

Violin Lessons / Masterclasses

Sydney / Launceston Violin Studios

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