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How would a day in an intensive masterclass be like?

by | Jan 6, 2017 | Flute and Music, Ory's Tips | 0 comments

How would a day in an intensive masterclass be like?

 

Have you ever participated in an intensive masterclass? I bet you haven’t done that yet.

Allow me then to give you a little glimpse over how would your day look like, what you will learn and how would your experience be like.

 

FLUTEinWIEN – Intensive. Personal. Effective.

 

🕙 10:00 – 45 minutes daily sound and technique class

Every day during your intensive masterclass will start with a 45 minutes sound and technique class. In this class you will learn to use simple yet challenging exercises that will help you develop your control over your air pressure, lips flexibility, tone focus and colors, playing big intervals smoothly, attack, dynamics, articulation and more.

In this class you’ll get to work on your basics and learn a new warm-up routine that will allow you to develop all these techniques daily.

 

🕚 10:45 – 2 HOURS daily repertoire class

We’ll continue with a 2 HOURS daily repertoire class, in which you’ll get to integrate the technical work of your sound and technique class directly into the pieces you are preparing.

Besides of the technical difficulties that each piece might require us to work on, this is the time to discuss as well interpretation and style, such as for example Baroque articulation, freedom and rubato in romantic and French music, orchestral excerpts (if you prepare for a coming audition). Therefore, my recommendation is to always bring with you few pieces in different styles, so we get a chance to cover all these topics.

🍰☕ You deserve a break – with a delicious homemade cake and coffee

Since the total daily classes time is almost 3 HOURS, we’ll have a break that will include a homemade cake I prepare myself (the most favorite so far has been the cheesecake) and a cup of coffee, which I roast myself.

Very often the students would prefer to finish the classes without any break, and the ‘break’ would happen then at the end of the classes.

 

🕐 13:00 – Free afternoons and evenings – time to discover Vienna

Vienna has endless possibilities for you to discover. There are “only” 100 museums in the city. Whether you are passionate about arts, nature, science, history, architecture, music, craftsmanship, psychology and much more – Vienna has a museum for it. In addition, you can visit palaces, the zoo, an aquarium, parks and gardens, enjoy the Austrian world famous Apfelstrudel (Apple strudel), coffee houses and enjoy local cuisine – and it’s only just a bit of what’s possible to do.

Every evening there is a huge selection of concerts available – in the famous golden hall of the Musikverein (where the New Year’s concert takes place), in the Staatsoper (world’s famous opera house), in the Konzerthaus, Volksoper, Teater an der Wien and many other smaller halls for chamber music and recitals. All the best orchestras, soloists and conductors arrive regularly to Vienna and you’d be able to listen to them live.

 

 Love to share your experiences with someone? Come with your friend!

The Intensive Masterclasses are offered for 1 or 2 flutists only, in order to be able to work as intensively every day with each flutist. 

The ‘Duo Masterclass’ allows you to come together with your flutist friend and participate together. Each one of you will have a daily 30 minutes sound and technique class and 1.5 hours daily repertoire class and you’ll be able to watch the class of your friend.

The break with the homemade cake and coffee is of course happening as well. We’ll finish the day around 14:15 and the rest of the day will be free for you to enjoy Vienna.

 

Testimonials

  • positive review  I attended online warm-up routine course. It was very useful for me. I learnt to see how my lips are changing when I am playing notes in different octaves. I hadn't realised it before. And I practised air changing. Ory is patient and nice and he knows a lot. 🙂

    Martina Pepuchová Avatar Martina Pepuchová
    April 22, 2020
  • positive review  I did the warm up course in December and every day now, I play and think about and use the ideas and approaches Ory introduced me to. It was incredible how much we covered in the 3 sessions and I regularly go back to my notes (and his) and think about various aspects. I'm so happy to have found Ory and his approach. I love to develop and improve and in doing that, develop my teaching too. Thank you. I will definitely be back for a follow up but still too much to work on for now! Money well spent. Thank you.

    Clemency Rubinstein Avatar Clemency Rubinstein
    January 27, 2021
  • positive review  I looooved it! I admit that I was abit worried before I started the masterclass with Ory. I didn't know what to expect and how he works. I have to say that I decided to be open minded and just go for it. Worse case, I hear some odd methods and enjoy Vienna 😉 Now, after five intense days with Ory, I can say that it was worth it!! I am very happy with the way we worked. Ory is very sweet and kind, and he works on every little detail in every aspect (sound, technique, musicality, phrasing, breathing). I am very happy for this opportunity of meeting Ory and working with him. Thanks again Ory, for amazing five days, full of hard work, great company and really good cake! ���

    Oshrat Dadon Weinberger Avatar Oshrat Dadon
    December 8, 2017
  • positive review  Ory is an excellent teacher who shares great advices and exercises based on the flutist current level. During my four classes I improved the quality of my tone, received many exercises to help me in the future as well as great advice on how to play different pieces. Additionally, Ory is very friendly and patient. Thank you Ory! I highly recommend FLUTEinWIEN!

    Sigrid Ekelin Avatar Sigrid Ekelin
    March 9, 2024
  • positive review  I've got an online course from Ory - three days warm-up course. It was amazing! I appreciate very much Ory's playing and teaching. I like that Ory gives very clear instructions for exercises and also plays it for a student. Ory is patient and kind teacher. He pays attention on how you do an exercise very carefully. After practicing with Ory my friends who are musicians noticed that my flute sound became more powerful and colourful and I'm really thankful to Ory for that!

    Vitalia Antonova Avatar Vitalia Antonova
    June 12, 2020
  • positive review  3 días magníficos de master-class con Ory. Gran flautista y profesor, orienta los ejercicios directos a mejorar tanto la técnica del sonido como de la articulación. Se lo recomiendo a todo el mundo. Gracias Ory!!!

    Elías Alonso Álvarez Avatar Elías Alonso
    May 8, 2020
  • positive review  Orys warming up routine were three days with many ideas and exercises, which sensibilised myself to a lot of complexe details for a stable ton. Ory is a very attentive teacher, clearly guiding through the well selected exercises. I appreciated that he put special exercises to my individual wishes on the third day. Many thanks for the experiences of these days; all the best for you, Ory!

    Henrike Kornmilch Avatar Henrike Kornmilch
    February 7, 2021
  • positive review  “My private Master class with Ory was a wonderful experience. I have been dreaming about taking a class with him ever since I first saw his advertisements on the flute forum. Ory was easy going and flexible. He was very friendly, personable and encouraging. He was very clear about what I need to work on and why, and I felt like a lot was accomplished in a short time. Our three hours each day seemed to disappear very fast. Next time I will plan for a few more days! Also, getting around on the underground and bus system in Vienna is very easy.”

    Sylvia Evert Avatar Sylvia Evert
    June 16, 2019
  • positive review  I did a 5 days course with Ory, and it was really nice to work on technical aspects with him. The fact that the classes were so long and so many days in a row helped me to really integrate what he asked as natural way of playing. The fact that I was able to internalise his recommendations and how it made me feel physically helped me to go quickly back in shape (like 30 min) after having several days only playing piccolo, and this was always an issue before. I would definitely recommend his masterclass, doing it as many days as possible!

    Flávia Valente Avatar Flávia Valente
    October 26, 2018
  • positive review  I want to thank, from the bottom of my heart, for three wonderful and meaningful lessons. 🙏 I found myself in a very frustrating situation, where i found myself playing alot and not really progressing. stuck for the same difficulties in playing etudes and themes. After 3 hour lessons, with the feeling that i am going through gym for lips muscles and those who support them.🏋️‍♂️ Already after 2 lessons (out of 3), the change has taken place. The playing became clean, flowing, calm and happy. Highly recommend also becuase Ory is: Patience, Profession, Tolerance, Seriouse and Desire to help succses.👏👏👏 Big Thank you. Betty🇮🇱

    אלאון בטי Avatar אלאון בטי
    April 21, 2020

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