LEARN MORE WITH THE MASTER
Discover more ways to learn from Sir James & Lady Galway, any time, anywhere.
Adult learner series
The Galway Flute Academy “Adult Learners” Sessions led by Lady Jeanne Galway, offer all Adults of all levels the chance to brush up on their flute playing in an intimate online class setting.
Our sessions begin with an introduction followed by the opportunity for those of you who wish, to join live on screen and be coached by Lady Galway on the topic of the day, or anything you wish to work on. We also designate a portion of each session for Questions & Answers.
All sessions are recorded for those who cannot join and a chance to review for up to one month after the class.
* Please note, we do try to give as many of you a chance to perform as possible - time dependent.
NOVEMBER Adult learner series
Join us for two online sessions, 12 and 19 November at 7pm (CET), as we learn with Lady Jeanne Galway.
Unlocking our Creativity
12 November
We are the story tellers, we are the Communicators, we are musicians.
As musicians we have ability to tell stories through music. Simple tunes will always touch the inner spirit of both the listener and performer. We can all look back at tunes we have heard that touched us deeply. Maybe they invoked a sense of joy, calm, or took us to another place deep within.
In this session we shall be working together to understand just how to unlock our Creativity through Storytelling. We shall explore together well known tunes that are simple to understand musically, while deepening our understanding of their harmonic structure dynamics, repeated motifs and more.
Being the communicator …
19 November
Moving on from the familiar and into uncharted territory of exploring new pieces can sometimes block our musical sense and understanding. In this session we will build upon understanding musically, the character of the piece, which may look hidden, but is always there.
As we look at and play through our repertoire it is a world of discovery. You will begin to see patterns within the music which all add to the beauty and excitement of our chosen piece of repertoire. What is the composer showing us stylistically?
OCTOBER Adult learner series
Join us for two online sessions, 22 and 29 October at 7pm (CET), as we learn with Lady Jeanne Galway.
Managing our playing…
22 October
…in the practice room, rehearsal or on the stage. How do we take ourselves and all we have been working daily practice into real life situations without falling apart?
Performing in front and with others like anything else is a skill acquired through practice and experience. A skill easily acquired with the right preparation…positivity, calm and focus…are the mental attributes.
In these October sessions I shall take you once again through your practice routine playing scales, tone exercises challenging yourself and energizing your mind as you play.
Pushing our Boundaries
29 October
Challenging oneself is one of the most rewarding ways to prevent stagnation or frustration and deepen your connection to music.
With no external pressures of school or professional contracts, creating your own structured challenges will help keep your practice and performances meaningful and full of growth.
Come join us as we discuss and work on getting you moving forward in your playing. Creating your own structured challenges while stretching those musical boundaries, setting realistic and exciting goals is an exciting adventure and a wonderful way to bring your playing to another level.
SEPTEMBER Adult learner series
Join us for an online session, Tuesday 29 September at 7pm (CET), as we learn with Lady Jeanne Galway.
Refresh, Remember, Renew
As we start the new Autumn season let us start by refreshing the techniques in our playing that give us the freedom and beauty we all aspire to.
Tone, Tonguing, Touch, Technique the 4 T’s… a wonderful guideline to what we want to practice each day.
In this session we shall focus on your tone development and scales, incorporating tonguing (both single and double), using the various basic foundations of playing in not only your daily exercises but also in the repertoire you so love to play.
