The exciting and dynamic practical psychology course to refresh and inspire Music Teachers, & Performers Including step-by-step playing by ear and improvising for fun and for teaching (no previous experience necessary) and fresh approaches for dealing with performance anxiety.
“Lucinda is great for confidence building, creative solutions and the feeling that everyone can do what they want –belief in YOU”
“A leading authority…a lightness of touch…very entertaining!”
“Something new and valuable happens every time”
Open to all instrumental and singing teachers and performers, the course can be attended as a whole (recommended), or on a daily basis.
Aiming to satisfy the interests and needs of everyone present, the course heightens awareness of the energy or spirit in lessons and performances, affirms and deepens you in your intuition, develops your psychological understanding of what’s needed for effective and enjoyable lessons and performances, and offers a wealth of practical, technical and musical tips -including step-by-step playing by ear and improvisation. And there are performance opportunites.
There is also time to relax and explore the local coast and countryside, listen to the daily lunchtime and evening concerts, swim in the sea and even learn Welsh Dancing.
Monday 23rd July 9.00-12.30: Practical Psychology for Teaching
Understanding pupils: What they’re thinking and feeling; What they need from teachers. Understanding ourselves as teachers: The power and effects of our thoughts, words and touch; Working in partnership with pupils; Helping them find their unique path; How to achieve results and also reduce stress
Afternoon options: Concert and Master Class
4.30–6.00: Improvisation and Playing by Ear
Simple, musically satisfying, step-by-step ideas for enjoyment and teaching.
No previous experience necessary.
Evening options:
Foyer Music and Concert in the Arts Centre
Welsh Dancing
Tuesday 24th July 9.00-12.30: Practical Psychology for Performing
Understanding and dealing with performing anxiety; Engaging the audience as allies; How to practise and prepare physically, emotionally and mentally for a secure and deeply satisfying musical performance that you enjoy giving.
Afternoon options: Concert and Master Class
4.30-6.00: Group teaching
The advantages of group lessons; How to create and maintain safe and inspiring group energy; Creative ideas for what to do with groups: musical activities and “safe circle” performances.
Evening options:Foyer Music and Concert in the Arts Centre
Wednesday 25th July 9.00-12.30: Practical Psychology for Learning
Understanding learning: how we learn; why we do and why we don’t learn; Self support vs. self sabotage; Developing confidence; How to motivate oneself and pupils; Staying with it when the going gets tough; Using multiple learning strategies (aural, visual, kinesthetic, whole bodied, intellectual, imaginative, intuitive, creative etc.); Helping people with learning difficulties.
Afternoon options: Concert and Master Class
The afternoon is free for optional, weather dependent, trips into the countryside to explore mountains, waterfalls and the coast.
Evening options:Foyer Music and Concert in the Arts Centre
Thursday 26th July 9.00-12.30: Practical Psychology for professional & personal issues
Understanding the problems and pressures from pupils, parents, schools and colleges: how they arise and how to deal with them all. Practical strategies for coping with personal or professional difficulties e.g. lack of confidence, conflicts and challenge.
Afternoon options: Concert and Master Class
4.30-6.00 Practice Performance
Participants perform to each other, informally, to try out the tips and techniques learnt on Tuesday and to deepen confidence.
Evening options:
Foyer Music and Concert in the Arts Centre
Friday 27th July 9.00-12.30: Practical Magic to enhance Teaching, Learning and Performing using subtle and sensory energy techniques (imagery, visualisation, intuition, touch and movement).
This is often the most exciting, enlightening and ground breaking day of the whole course, as the trust generated between participants throughout the week, and the depth of understanding reached, enables exciting new insights and skills to emerge.
“All I can say is, IT WORKS!”
“Shed new light and transformed my career!”
“Comprehensive!…Inspirational!…Uplifting!…Fun!”
“I’ve been many times and am NEVER disappointed! Thank you!”
Previous Course Participants
The course begins at 9.00am on Monday 23rd July and ends at 12.30pm on Friday 27th July. Accommodation is available for course participants from Saturday 21st – Sunday 29th July so that, if desired, they can enjoy all of the Musicfest Concerts and Events from Saturday 21st until Saturday 28th July.
COST: Course: £300 reduced to £275 if paid by 1st May, 2012. Or £60 per day
ACCOMMODATION: £225 for 8 nights (21st – 28th July inc.) or £28 per night
Or you can rent a house on the campus and bring the family (Enquiries: Sophie Bennett 01970 622338 .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))
Or you can book independently (Tourist Office: 01970 612125)
ENQUIRIES:
Lucinda Mackworth-Young: 07850 912006
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http://www.lucinda-mackworth-young.co.uk
BOOKINGS:
Sophie Bennett 01970 622338 .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
To apply for this course please download the booking form on the fees and bursaries page and send to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)