Courses
The increasing competition and changes to the music field has escalated the demands on music graduates. Versatility and marketability are becoming increasingly important to musicians when looking for jobs. Injuries are derailing careers. Music programs are slow in recognizing these changes and need to revise their curriculum to prepare their students appropriately. I have designed the following courses to enhance conservatory and music school curriculums. Please contact me for more information or course syllabus.
Injury Prevention
Students will learn multiple injury prevention methods to promote healthy long-term careers including effective self-treatments, mental strategies, and increasing practice productivity while reducing practice time. Students will gain an understanding of anatomy and how it relates to musicians. By the conclusion of the course students will have analyzed their own playing liabilities and made small changes to improve their own bodies.
Professional Development series: helping students have successful careers
Professional Development (course 1)
Students will receive hands-on training to develop a professional image. Students will gain experience utilizing a brand strategy for print materials, develop versatility when applying to job posting, and cultivate interviewing/auditioning skills. At the conclusion of the course students will have all the materials at their disposal to have a successful experience in the job market.
The Entrepreneurial Musician (course 2)
Students will learn how to create their own opportunities to construct a successful career in music. At the completion of the course students will know how to approach a multi-faceted career, generate interest in their endeavors, market their skills, manage their finances, and pursue their dreams.
Essential course for bassoon players:
Reed Making
Students will learn the history of reed making, different reed styles, and the science/acoustical properties of reeds. At the conclusion of the course students will be able to make bassoon reeds from tube cane and will have confidence adjusting reeds.