Registration for Winter and Spring terms is now open!
This is an in-person music class, held at the VSO School of Music
Winter Dates: January 13 & 27 | February 10 & 24 | March 10, 2025
Spring Dates: April 14 & 28 | May 12 & 26 | June 9 & 23, 2025
Fall Dates: September 9 | October 7 & 21 | Nov 4 & 18 | December 2 & 16, 2024
Join other adult pianists in this nurturing and supportive environment, giving you the opportunity to:
- become comfortable playing for others
- receive constructive feedback regarding technique, structure, interpretation, and style
- learn about musical structures and performance practices
- hear new repertoire
- develop your critical listening skills
- develop sight reading skills through duet playing
- enjoy the social outlet of being with other like-minded pianists
- perform on the concert grand piano in Pyatt Hall
Pieces do not have to be memorized but should be at a playable level to receive the most benefit. RCM Grade 8 level playing and above is recommended.
Student Testimonials
Linda T (Fall term 2024 student):
Thank you again for this wonderful opportunity to be a part of your class. Your extraordinary musical knowledge, sensitivity and compassion for your students is truly heartwarming. Your passion to teach and vision of bringing fellow students together to perform, learn and share music together has been very special. You have enriched my musical experience. Thank you, Carla.
Kevin Y (Fall term 2024 student):
Carla’s masterclass enriches one’s playing technique, with technique and performance as the main goals. Additional musicology info was also helpful to understand the music in depth.
Jill S (Fall term 2024 student):
I had never had the experience of participating in a Master Class before, and the combination of performing oneself, and receiving your helpful, thoughtful feedback in a supportive manner, plus being able to listen to others play and listening to the comments and suggestions on their work was most interesting, pleasurable, and informative.
You obviously have great depth of musical knowledge and understanding, and your support and sensitivity for all students made the class feel safe, as well as illuminating. I also enjoyed the opportunity to do some sight reading and play duets. I would recommend this class to anyone who asked.
Please note: In Dr. Carla Dodek‘s absence, Dr. Bogdan Dulu will be leading this class. Carla will return in September 2025.