Seminars and Workshops

Ms. Bruser has led seminars and workshops at the Juillliard School and other major conservatories, for pianists and other musicians who want to practice with less struggle and break through to a new level of performance. She also leads workshops for Teacher Certification in the Art of Practicing.

Upcoming Seminars and Workshops

Fearless Performing: Cultivating Communicative Power

February 9, 2012,

at Klavierhaus,

211 West 58th Street,

New York City.

In this master class, which is part of the Golden Key Salon Series, Ms. Bruser will speak about her approach and then help gifted young pianist Phoebe Pan bring more ease, fluidity, and communicative power to her playing, preparing her for the intense state of flow that happens in performance. A Q&A and wine reception will follow the master class. 

 

PIANO TEACHERS’ WORKSHOPS

Dates TBA, 2 1/2 hours per session,

at Ms. Bruser’s studio,

Hands-on workshops in which each participant learns to teach basic steps of the Art of Practicing by giving mock piano lessons, alternately playing the roles of teacher and student, and receiving feedback from Ms. Bruser and the group. Required for those pursuing Teacher Certification in the Art of Practicing.

Participants: $150.

Observers: $30.

Please call (212) 678-9215, or email madeline@artofpracticing.com

 

You are invited to arrange a seminar or workshop on one of the following topics:

  • The Art of Practicing
  • Piano Technique Streamlining
  • Fearless Performing
  • Injury Prevention and Recovery for Pianists

 

Previous workshop venues include:

  • The Juilliard School
  • Manhattan School of Music
  • University of Southern California
  • Canadian Conservatory of Music
  • MedArt World Congress on Arts and Medicine
  • World Piano Pedagogy Conference
  • Music Teachers’ National Association convention
  • College music departments and music teachers’ organizations throughout the United States and Canada.