2021 Summer Workshop ~ Masterclass Schedule
Saturday July 31, 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. eDt
Introduction to Body Mapping, with Jan Prokop
Body mapping is the conscious correcting, adjusting, and refining of one's body map to produce efficient, graceful and coordinated movement. All performing artists need access to a tension-free instrument to create an honest, heartfelt performance. A balanced and aligned body combined with natural breathing is the foundation for performance art and music-making. Body mapping enables these professionals to discover their bodies’ full potential.
This masterclass will open to auditors for a $20 fee.
Sunday August 1, 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. eDt
Introduction to Alexander Technique, with Lori Schiff
Slow up. Breathe. You can change yourself. Reduce pain, tension and fatigue. Gain confidence. Connect with yourself to nourish presence and mobility. Feeling better leads to performing better in all areas of your life. The Alexander Technique is a method for living better through your own mindfulness in action. F.M. Alexander wrote, "the most valuable knowledge one can possess is that of the use and functioning of the self." Lori Schiff teaches the Alexander Technique at The Juilliard School and at institutions and events across the country and internationally.
This masterclass will be open to auditors for a $20 fee.
Thursday August 5th, 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. EDT
Crafting your career, with Karen Driscoll, soprano
Karen Driscoll shares her beliefs about the current challenges singers are facing within the world of music, expresses the importance of thinking outside the “Zoom” box and offers inspirational incites on ways to remain flexible and creative while crafting your musical career.
This masterclass will be open to auditors for a $20 fee.
TIME TBD
Managing Stress for Peak Performance, by Rich Fryling.
Mind and body are originally one. They are designed to work together. And when they do, we are able to perform at our peak. But daily life can add to the separation of mind and body. Stress, anger, conflict, tension... All contribute to taking us away from our most natural and stable state. This session introduces the fundamental principles of mind-body unification and how we can perform at a higher level by making the conscious choice to coordinate mind and body throughout our daily life.
This masterclass will be open to auditors for a fee.
friday August 6th, TIME TBD
Artist Manager Mock Auditions, with Ken Benson
Join our virtual mock auditions with Ken Benson, a top NYC artist manager who will work with all our emerging artists. Mr. Benson will offer feedback and discuss various topics relative to today's young singers. Stay with us after the auditions for a Q&A.
This masterclass will be open to auditors for a fee.