Included in this course:
Personalized guidance on how to approach starting new repertoire and how to implement various practice strategies in the music you choose to learn during this course.
Large group and small peer-to-peer discussions on navigating challenges, finding solutions, and brainstorming new ideas.
An opportunity to implement my spaced practice calendar of taking days and weeks off in the initial stages of learning, with guidance on how to make it work for you.
Ample time to practice in each class meeting with an opportunity for discussion and questions afterwards.
Hi! It's great to see you back!
Dr. Molly Gebrian, DMA
New England Conservatory of Music
I am a professional violist with a background in cognitive neuroscience. My area of expertise is applying the science of learning and memory to practicing and performing.
Course Plan
Class 1: Breaking a piece into manageable sections Figuring out where to start Breaking down sections to start practicing Effective strategies to get started Guidance in using the 5-week spaced practice schedule 20-25 minutes to practice Discussion of what worked, what didn’t, next steps Theme to focus on this week: microbreaks Class 2: Check in about the past week: what worked, what didn’t Practice strategies for where people are now in their work 20-25 minutes to practice Discussion of what worked, what didn’t, next steps Theme to focus on this week: mental practice Class 3: Same as class 2, but with the theme of interleaved practice Class 4: Same as class 2, but with the theme of variable practice Class 5: Check in about the past week: what worked, what didn’t Practice strategies for where people are now in their work 20-25 minutes to practice Overall discussion of the past 5 weeks, takeaways from the experience
This course will be a collaborative experiment, so I hope you'll consider joining me for this experience!
Over the month of July, we will all learn new pieces of music together (myself included!), with discussions, practice themes, and guidance on how to make this process smoother, more effective, and less daunting.
$199.00