The 2012 Alan Fraser Summer Piano Institute @ Smith College will run for 2 sessions:
Session I: June 10-16
Session II: June 16-24

Once again, the Institute will be held in Northampton MA at the Smith College Music Department's Sage Hall. The use of 2 fine Steinway instruments in an intimate concert space (two pre-war New York B's, both beautifully maintained) ensure the highest possible level of artistic work at the Institute. Practice facilities are conveniently located in the same building.

The Alan Fraser Piano Institute is OPEN TO ALL INTERESTED PIANISTS: performing professionals, university students, studio teachers and enthusiastic amateurs both young and old...

ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS receive daily: a complete piano lesson (45-60") with Alan Fraser, a Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement (ATM) Class, a seminar lecture, and the opportunity to observe all other individual piano lessons.
AUDITORS take full part in all activities but receive no individual lessons.
New this year is the EVERY OTHER DAY option. Attend daily but have a private lesson only on alternate days. Go to Registration for more info.

ALAN FRASER: A MASTER TEACHER

With his background in Feldenkrais Method and his long-standing collaborations with pioneer pedagogue Phil Cohen and virtuoso Kemal Gekich, Alan Fraser is on the cutting edge of modern-day piano technique. Author of two major books on piano technique, The Craft of Piano Playing and Honing the Pianistic Self-Image, Fraser uses his deep knowledge of body mechanics to transform your musical expression at the piano. He'll help you develop not only the hand power, but also the coordination to rediscover the piano's ability to sound like an entire orchestra, giving you a much wider range of tonal colors.

FEATURES OF THE INSTITUTE

FELDENKRAIS - Each day your individual lesson is supplemented by a Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement (ATM) Class that helps you feel in your whole body the coordination you need in your hands. This exceptionally effective combination is unique to Fraser's approach.

OBSERVING - often students learn much by watching others grapple with the same problems and hearing how others transform their sound. The experience is communal - we all grow in our understanding together.

INJURY - if you suffer from performance injury, let Fraser's combination of pure hands-on Feldenkrais lessons and work at the piano improve your condition in a way that simply can¹t be found elsewhere.

GREAT OPPORTUNITY - experience Fraser's pedagogical regime at close quarters, and put the potent ideas of Craft of Piano Method into practice in your own playing and teaching.

WATCH FULL LENGTH ALAN FRASER PIANO LESSONS ONLINE

If you'd like to get a clearer idea of the teaching that awaits you, why not watch some online videos of full length Alan Fraser piano lessons? See how Fraser applies his ideas to transform his students' sound, agility and musical understanding right before your ears.

TENTATIVE DAILY SCHEDULE from 2011

WEEKLY SCHEDULE 2011

ACCOMODATION 2011

Smith College offers single rooms in simple dormitory style, with fans but no air conditioning. Linens are provided, bathrooms are communal. Prices are somewhat lower than the off-campus housing in the area. There is some possibility of a home or two in the area billeting a participant at a reduced price. Please enquire when you register.

MEALS

There are at least three dozen eateries within walking distance of the Smith campus. Downtown restaurants offer traditional and regional American food, natural vegetarian meals and cuisine from Italy, Greece, Mexico, China and India.

COST 2011

Register early for significant savings!
April 14th News Flash: EARLY BIRD SAVINGS EXTENDED to April 25!

Participation and residence fees include full coverage for life, health and accident insurance. If you register online and you qualify for a discount,

FINANCIAL NEED & SCHEDULING CONFLICTS

The recession has hit us all hard in our pocketbooks, and many with busy schedules may be even more strapped for time than for money, so we accept partial attendance and also offer partial scholarships for those with financial constraints. Come for only a day or three days, or register for our afternoon/evening program only which starts from 3 p.m. We want you to attend! Contact Christine Olson and we will find a way to make it happen!

DISCOUNTS: STUDENTS, SENIORS, COUPLES & GROUPS

• Student discount: 25%
• Seniors discount: 10%
• Register as an active or passive participant and bring a partner or friend to audit the workshop for no extra tuition fee!
• Groups of 5 or more passive participants (auditors) receive a 50% discount on tuition!
• Refer another participant and receive a 10% refund on your tuition fee!
  

To receive your discount, include the corresponding coupon on the registration page with your order or contact Christine Olson to receive your refund

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