Schools and Communities
The Yukon River, south of Whitehorse, YK.
Happiness is the Healthy Piano Player!
One of the best parts of my career has been traveling to different parts of Canada and the United States to work with local music communities as a Senior Examiner, Adjudicator, Performer, Guest Lecturer and Public Speaker.
NEWS FLASH! I presented at the USF-PAMA 2018 Conference on June 1-3. My topic was "Diagnosis and Prevention of Injury-Contributing Habits for Pianists."
Here's something for your school or community.
Where Does Your Sound Come From Workshop
Are you a band or choir director constantly talking to your students about sitting position? Do you wish your students would play or sing with a better tone or be able to project more? Would you like your students to look better walking on and off stage? Get to the core of tone production. Discover a common sense approach which will help you sound better, look better and feel better. Julie Husband: “My tone quality was instantly better. I could hold notes longer.” Kim Carter: “The choir could hear and feel the difference.”
Workshop Description
I have designed a fun workshop using simple sports equipment I supply which helps students hear, feel and see the impact of efficient body mechanics. Not only will the students sound better, they will have a much better appreciation for the physical source of tone production. The consequent heightened self-awareness reinforces the connections between body and tone quality.
My Background
Throughout my training as a pianist, I was always complimented for my beautiful tone. Then my students started receiving the same compliments. Hence the question, what is the secret behind a beautiful tone? I have dedicated my career to finding the answer. As a consequence, thanks to the world of science and sport, I have learned a lot not only about tone production but also about musculo-skeletal injury prevention. After all, an injury for a musician is catastrophic. Now it is possible to improve a student's athletic performance at the same time as improving musicianship. I am a member of the Performing Arts Medicine Association.
CONTACT ME for more information.
The following information is subject to negotiation .
Workshop Length: one hour suggested.
Participants: up to 20 wearing comfortable clothes.
Space: a large space with lots of room for movement.
Cost: contact me.
One of the best parts of my career has been traveling to different parts of Canada and the United States to work with local music communities as a Senior Examiner, Adjudicator, Performer, Guest Lecturer and Public Speaker.
NEWS FLASH! I presented at the USF-PAMA 2018 Conference on June 1-3. My topic was "Diagnosis and Prevention of Injury-Contributing Habits for Pianists."
Here's something for your school or community.
Where Does Your Sound Come From Workshop
Are you a band or choir director constantly talking to your students about sitting position? Do you wish your students would play or sing with a better tone or be able to project more? Would you like your students to look better walking on and off stage? Get to the core of tone production. Discover a common sense approach which will help you sound better, look better and feel better. Julie Husband: “My tone quality was instantly better. I could hold notes longer.” Kim Carter: “The choir could hear and feel the difference.”
Workshop Description
I have designed a fun workshop using simple sports equipment I supply which helps students hear, feel and see the impact of efficient body mechanics. Not only will the students sound better, they will have a much better appreciation for the physical source of tone production. The consequent heightened self-awareness reinforces the connections between body and tone quality.
My Background
Throughout my training as a pianist, I was always complimented for my beautiful tone. Then my students started receiving the same compliments. Hence the question, what is the secret behind a beautiful tone? I have dedicated my career to finding the answer. As a consequence, thanks to the world of science and sport, I have learned a lot not only about tone production but also about musculo-skeletal injury prevention. After all, an injury for a musician is catastrophic. Now it is possible to improve a student's athletic performance at the same time as improving musicianship. I am a member of the Performing Arts Medicine Association.
CONTACT ME for more information.
The following information is subject to negotiation .
Workshop Length: one hour suggested.
Participants: up to 20 wearing comfortable clothes.
Space: a large space with lots of room for movement.
Cost: contact me.
Duo a la Carte
“Performances by DUO A LA CARTE sparkle! Heidi and Julie communicate a love of music, enjoyment in sharing in this with an audience, and a great sense of humour.” Julie Husband (woodwinds) and Heidi Peters (piano and percussion) began combining their wealth of knowledge and experience as music educators and professional performers in 1986. (Listed in the Manitoba Arts Council Touring Directory.)
Contact me. Watch World Premiere Videos.
“Performances by DUO A LA CARTE sparkle! Heidi and Julie communicate a love of music, enjoyment in sharing in this with an audience, and a great sense of humour.” Julie Husband (woodwinds) and Heidi Peters (piano and percussion) began combining their wealth of knowledge and experience as music educators and professional performers in 1986. (Listed in the Manitoba Arts Council Touring Directory.)
Contact me. Watch World Premiere Videos.
Workshops for Private Music Teachers
2018:
On Sunday, Jan. 28, I presented the workshop, "STEP with ME: How to give Beginners and Early Years Students the Best Start" to the Manitoba Registered Music Teachers' Association Pre-Diploma Group.
The topic I was given by the President of the is Group, Michele Leclercq was: "teaching beginners and early years and it should cover the preparation of a good start in piano studies in all these aspects: technique, ear training, sight reading, playing... and you have about an hour to do that! Big challenge!"
I'm always up for challenges!
SAMPLES OF PAST PEDAGOGY WORKSHOPS:
Value Yourself! Value your Profession!
Music Theory: Tricks, Games and Art.
Angels or Demons: Which Do you Choose?
The Beetlejuice Syndrome: Motivation Boosters and Busters
The KISS Principle: How to Make Practice Fun
The Art of Fake: Sight Reading and Aural Musicianship
Piano Gym: Respecting Your Instrument
and there are more!
I love sharing my enthusiasm with others! To book me Contact Me.
2018:
On Sunday, Jan. 28, I presented the workshop, "STEP with ME: How to give Beginners and Early Years Students the Best Start" to the Manitoba Registered Music Teachers' Association Pre-Diploma Group.
The topic I was given by the President of the is Group, Michele Leclercq was: "teaching beginners and early years and it should cover the preparation of a good start in piano studies in all these aspects: technique, ear training, sight reading, playing... and you have about an hour to do that! Big challenge!"
I'm always up for challenges!
SAMPLES OF PAST PEDAGOGY WORKSHOPS:
Value Yourself! Value your Profession!
Music Theory: Tricks, Games and Art.
Angels or Demons: Which Do you Choose?
The Beetlejuice Syndrome: Motivation Boosters and Busters
The KISS Principle: How to Make Practice Fun
The Art of Fake: Sight Reading and Aural Musicianship
Piano Gym: Respecting Your Instrument
and there are more!
I love sharing my enthusiasm with others! To book me Contact Me.