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A Master of Performance

 

Explore the enigma

Technical Talent

Talent removes the difficulty from technique. Using original research, Evan Elsley delves into the essence of intuitive technical talent, and the practicalities of how to think as a violinist. Referencing contrasting pedagogical approaches, from talent-driven master down teaching, to beginner up methods focused on grading criteria, the challenges faced by candidates in the exam room are demystified. Intonation woes to co-ordination issues are addressed with detailed solutions, adopting an informal, point-form approach for accessibility.

Basic technical talent is the ability to have a guaranteed co-ordination and intonation security already prepared, at the exact moment of the bow change, in virtuosic repertoire. It is achieved by a series of never before defined, yet extremely easy intuitive techniques. Intuitive co-ordination and intonation are not applied to the violin, instead, they are felt as sensations that are created from the instrument.  

Principles of Talent

Evan Elsley

January 23rd, 2025 by Goetz Richter

Evan Elsley

“Violin Diploma Technique, The Principles of Talent” – This is the title of my published book, and the topic is on the content. I am an AMEB diploma examiner. My book addresses the reasons why so many candidates technically struggle, in the diploma exam room. It explains the intuitive techniques, that guarantee co-ordination and intonation at virtuosic level. There is also a thought process, that defines when, and how to listen, as a fully teachable technique.

 

About Evan Elsley

AMEB Examiner since 1980. Taught violin component for university performance and teaching degrees. Held Head of Strings positions at private schools, eisteddfod adjudicator. Over 50 years performing as violin soloist and ensemble leader, including on numerous occasions for royalty, world leaders, internationally famous clients, front acts, toured, given world premieres, recorded, led vast range of ensembles, residencies at iconic venues. Author  of “Violin Diploma Technique, Principles of Talent” (Evan Elsley)