This is an online music workshop, taught using Zoom
PracticeMind Workshop: Transform Your Practice and Performance
Join the co-author of PracticeMind: The Complete Practice Model, for a 3-part workshop that lifts the lid on the art of practicing, especially for string players. Oleksander Mycyk, a Toronto Symphony Orchestra cellist with a doctorate in Musical Arts, leads participants through approachable principles and practices that will hone their technique, optimize their practice time, and take their performances to a new level.
Praise for the PracticeMind method:
“PracticeMind is a staggering achievement, one of the most well thought-out and comprehensive books on music pedagogy I have ever seen. Though specific to string music instruction, the practical and philosophical lessons in this book read like a blueprint for success in virtually any field. Highly recommended!”
– James Ehnes, Grammy award-winning Concert Violinist
Session I – Nov. 20
- Foundations of PracticeMind and framework of the Complete Practice Model
- Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic motivation and metacognition
- This first session highlights the importance of the mental aspects of good practice
- Homework includes goal setting and online practice planning using PracticeMind schedules
Session II – Nov. 27
- Exploration of the Implement phase of practicing, focusing on several string specific practice techniques
- Topics include building velocity, octaves practice, metronome practice and creative practice techniques inspired by science
- This session will include demonstrations of technique with an opportunity for students to receive evaluation and feedback
Session III – Dec. 4
- PracticeMind Practice Lab
- Showcase 4-5 students performing short pieces/sections/excerpts and approaching an optimal practice Mindset
We encourage participants to email questions to instructor Oleksander Mycyk in between sessions. All participants will receive a discount code for the PracticeMind book.