String Masterclasses & Workshops
- Fall 2025 -
Violin & Viola
Audition Workshop
Violin &Viola
Masterclass
OCT 26, 2025
OCT 26, 2025
🎤Violin & Viola Audition Workshop Highlights
Sunday, October 26, 2025 2:00-3:30pm
PianoPiano Studios - Lincoln Center
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One-on-One Coaching in string technique
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Audition Repertoire Review – refine your choice of piece, interpretation, and musical expression
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Stage Presence – learn how present your best self on stage and how to connect with your audience
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Mock Auditions – receive constructive feedback in a real-world setting
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Health & Performance Tips – how to prepare your performance mindset and the importance of keeping your body healthy as you play.
Format
Ages 11-18: Middle & High School
Ages 18-27: College & Pre-Professional
Perform 1 piece from either the solo or concerto repertoire from the 4 major stylistic periods; length 5 min. maximum
🗓️ Dates
One-Day Intensive | In-Person
Ages 11-27
Middle & High School, College, Pre-Professional
Location: PianoPiano Studios, 37 W 65th St 4th Floor, New York, NY 10023
Dates:Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025
Time: 2:00pm-3:30pm
🎶 Who Should Attend?
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Middle & high school violinists and violists preparing for school, regional, or summer festival auditions
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High school violinists and violists (juniors and seniors) preparing for conservatory auditions
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Middle and high school violinists and violists preparing for competitions, from local to international
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College-age violinists and violists applying to graduate school, competitions, or performances
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Emerging performers working toward professional auditions
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Students of all experience levels seeking expert guidance and stage time
What To Bring - Repertoire
All participants should come with one audition-ready piece: one classical piece from the solo or concerto repertoire from one of the 4 major stylistic periods.
Accompanist
Participants are highly encouraged to bring your own accompanist. However, an accompanist can be provided with an additional fee.
🎤 Violin & Viola Masterclass Highlights
Sunday, October 26, 2025 3:30-5:00pm
PianoPiano Studios - Lincoln Center
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Work directly with conservatory faculty and concert violinist/violist in front of peers.
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Interpretation & Artistic Expression
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Develop your personal voice and deepen your understanding of historical and stylistic context.
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Technique & Mastery
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Bow control and tone production
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Left-hand agility and intonation mastery
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Successful coordination of the two hands
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Learning how to communicate effectively through your instrument
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Proper posture and physical set up that enables the hands to move freely
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Feedback & Dialogue
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Participate in constructive critiques and group discussions to grow both as a performer and listener.
Format
Ages 11-18: Middle & High School
Ages 18-27: College & Pre-Professional
Perform 1 solo piece from either the solo or concerto repertoire from the 4 major stylistic periods; length 7 min. maximum
🗓️ Dates
One-Day Intensive | In-Person
Middle & High School, College, Pre-Professional
Location: PianoPiano Studios, 37 W 65th St 4th Floor, New York, NY 10023
Dates: , Oct. 26, 2025
Time: 3:30pm-4:00pm
🎶 Who Should Attend?
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Ages 11–18: Intermediate and advanced violin students preparing for school auditions, competitions, performances and youth programs.
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Ages 18–27: College students, recent graduates, and young professionals pursuing music degrees, preparing for competitions, performances, or launching performance careers.
What To Bring - Repertoire
All participants should come with one audition-ready piece from either the solo or concerto violin or viola repertoire from the 4 major stylistic periods.
Accompanist
Participants are highly encouraged to bring your own accompanist. However, an accompanist can be provided with an additional fee.
