This special course is designed for cellists to learn techniques to reach a higher level of performance much faster than in ordinary courses. By effectively combining the fast track method from the former music schools in Russia with new methods to enhance effortlessness and virtuosity, high-level performance can now be reached much faster. Furthermore, we also target stumble blocks in your process of development to clear the path to reach effortlessness and virtuosity. At the same time you will learn techniques to help prevent injuries.

In my post-doctoral research on the training of gifted young cellists in China, Korea, Japan, Russia, the USA, UK and Austria, some alarming statistics crystalized. High student drop-out and burn-out rates, varying between 30-45%, were reported. This was caused, not only by excessive practicing in an attempt to reach the highest possible level of performance, but also as a result of inadequate performance technique. If you are a student competing in competitions, you will be required to perform demanding virtuoso works, that may put you at risk for injuries.

This course is not only designed to accelerate the development process and to eliminate the risk for injuries, but also to nurture skills to learn at a higher, but also deeper musical level. In this way you can reach autonomy at an earlier stage, both in your practicing as well as in your general development as musician.

Apart from the seven one-on-one, hourly online coaching sessions, you will also receive course material. Kindly contact me by e-mail to discuss the frequency of coaching sessions, before booking it on the website.