ad agio
workshops for musicians to bring ease to your playing
ad agio ('at ease') is a workshop series aimed at musicians to help you play and perform in a more relaxed and comfortable way, both physically and mentally. Experts in musician wellbeing will lead workshops in topics such as performance anxiety, breathing anatomy and techniques, Alexander Technique, Feldenkrais, injury prevention and treatment, mindfulness and nutrition.
Who are the workshops for?
These workshops are for all musicians aged 18+, of all levels and genres. They are aimed at all players and singers who want to play with more ease, avoid injury, feel more confident and enjoy their playing more. The events are relaxed and supportive with plenty of time to ask questions and try out techniques.
When and where are they held?
The workshops are held approximately bi-monthly, in the Choir Room at Victoria Hall Methodist Church, Sheffield, from 12.30-4.30pm. Victoria Hall is in Sheffield city centre, about ten minutes walk from the train and bus stations. Dates for each workshop can be found below.
How much are the workshops and how do I book?
Workshops cost £35 per participant, £95 for three workshops or £180 for six workshops if booked at the same time. Places must be booked in advance using the booking form. There will be a decent length tea break, and hot drinks and cakes will be provided.
These workshops are for all musicians aged 18+, of all levels and genres. They are aimed at all players and singers who want to play with more ease, avoid injury, feel more confident and enjoy their playing more. The events are relaxed and supportive with plenty of time to ask questions and try out techniques.
When and where are they held?
The workshops are held approximately bi-monthly, in the Choir Room at Victoria Hall Methodist Church, Sheffield, from 12.30-4.30pm. Victoria Hall is in Sheffield city centre, about ten minutes walk from the train and bus stations. Dates for each workshop can be found below.
How much are the workshops and how do I book?
Workshops cost £35 per participant, £95 for three workshops or £180 for six workshops if booked at the same time. Places must be booked in advance using the booking form. There will be a decent length tea break, and hot drinks and cakes will be provided.
Upcoming workshops
x May 2020: Music Performance Anxiety as Transformation: a new approach with Martin Lawrence
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11th July 2020: Feldenkrais for Musicians with Dianne Hancock
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x September 2020: Mindfulness and Meditation with Jean-Paul Wright
x November 2020: Breathing - understanding the respiratory system for musicians with Vicky Horton
x January 2021: Alexander Technique with Lucy Ascham
x March 2021:
x May 2020: Music Performance Anxiety as Transformation: a new approach with Martin Lawrence
text text text
11th July 2020: Feldenkrais for Musicians with Dianne Hancock
text text text
x September 2020: Mindfulness and Meditation with Jean-Paul Wright
x November 2020: Breathing - understanding the respiratory system for musicians with Vicky Horton
x January 2021: Alexander Technique with Lucy Ascham
x March 2021: