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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 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  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
  • 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 was so excited by the opportunity to work with Ory. I have found his suggestions and guidance to be especially helpful for the orchestral flutist. I truly enjoyed trying many new ways of phrasing and articulating the excerpts. He is a patient teacher and is very good at explaining how to execute a new idea. He is very knowledgeable and easy to work with and I would recommend him to any flutist looking to try new ways to improve. I loved my 6 am lessons!

    Joy Zalkind Avatar Joy Zalkind
    November 5, 2024
  • positive review  Ory is absolutely brilliant. His instructions are so concise and clear. He's really patient and kind, and it's very evident he wants to get the best out of everyone. I can't wait to go back for another course!

    Therese Maher Avatar Therese Maher
    May 29, 2020
  • 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  Ory is an amazing teacher and notably very experienced. I had problems concerning especially my embouchure and posture that he was very quick to spot and correct. He helped me make many small adjustments in my playing that made me sound so much better and overcome challenges I had had for many years. I recommend Ory's lessons to any flute player, at any level. Thank you again! 🎵

    Mar Saiz Aparicio Avatar Mar Saiz
    August 7, 2022
  • positive review  I had the pleasure to work with Ory Schneor for three days which was for me the right amount of time to get some new ideas and explore new aspects of my flute playing. After a master's degree in flute I started to feel a bit stuck in my own routine and was never a hundred percent happy with my sound when playing quiet phrases. Ory was the first teacher in years who instructed and encouraged me to change my embouchure which is probably one of the biggest challenges. After one week with the new routine I feel more comfortable than ever with my sound and notice significant improvements in my high register as well as tonguing. Best investment in myself, thank you Ory!

    Mirjam Braun Avatar Mirjam Braun
    September 3, 2019
  • positive review  The intensive masterclasses with Ory Schneor are such an innovative and effective way to improve your flute playing over a short period of time. I have returned home after five days with a transformed flute tone, new possibilities of expression and flexibility, and a practice regime to take this development even further. Ory's own playing is inspiring, his teaching is clear and knowledgeable, and he is willing to address the fundamentals of good tone, articulation and phrasing in great detail. Ory is also genuinely enjoyable to spend time with, and very hospitable. I now recommend this unique opportunity to anyone and everyone!

    John Sutton Avatar John Sutton
    June 5, 2019
  • positive review  The intesive masterclass with Ory was exactly what I was looking for. Very intense five days brought me really good results. Ory is a very creative, highly trained professional flutist and teacher. For me personally, it was a time of fantastic work, refreshing the technique and refining the details. If you have time, come to Vienna, learn a lot, improve your playing and meet a fantastic artist and teacher!!! Keep it up Ory !!! Thanks a lot!!! Wiesiek

    Wiesław Suruło Avatar Wiesław Suruło
    February 23, 2020

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