The Thinking Pianist
The Thinking Pianist Workshop is a summer retreat in the heart of Cheltenham, hosted by The Cheltenham Ladies College. 2021 residential has now passed.
Please register your interest for the 2022 workshop by contacting Mr David Jones, Head of Keyboards at the Cheltenham Ladies College
The workshop is a holistic workshop aimed at intermediate level (grade 6+) adults. Participants will be encouraged to practise both the art and craft of piano-playing. Joining a community of like-minded pianists, your musical and pianistic experience will be heightened through the productive exchange of ideas with others.
Submerse yourself in nourishing your mind & body, through wellbeing practices such as Yoga, Tai Chi, Alexander Technique and the Feldenkrais Method. Seminars will also be presented focussing on key topics such as.
During the workshop I will offer group yoga classes according to the timetable. There will be opportunities to explore the practice of Yoga Nidra, pranayama and other meditation techniques. Individual Yoga Therapy will be available for participants during the course on an appointment basis.
For more information please contact visit The Thinking Pianist webpage
Please register your interest for the 2022 workshop by contacting Mr David Jones, Head of Keyboards at the Cheltenham Ladies College
The workshop is a holistic workshop aimed at intermediate level (grade 6+) adults. Participants will be encouraged to practise both the art and craft of piano-playing. Joining a community of like-minded pianists, your musical and pianistic experience will be heightened through the productive exchange of ideas with others.
Submerse yourself in nourishing your mind & body, through wellbeing practices such as Yoga, Tai Chi, Alexander Technique and the Feldenkrais Method. Seminars will also be presented focussing on key topics such as.
- Performance anxiety
- Reducing excess tension
- Developing effective and efficient practice
- Resilience
- The neuroscientific and psychological aspects of musical learning and performance
During the workshop I will offer group yoga classes according to the timetable. There will be opportunities to explore the practice of Yoga Nidra, pranayama and other meditation techniques. Individual Yoga Therapy will be available for participants during the course on an appointment basis.
For more information please contact visit The Thinking Pianist webpage
