Amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Grammy-winning violinist Nicola Benedetti is mass tutorials online for musicians of all ages and levels. We hope for a collective moment, not just of music appreciation, but a sort of meditation and reflection of these unparalleled times whilst, of course celebrating the wonderful and collective achievement of young musicians all over the world.”Musicians are able to sign up until 9pm on Thursday (7 May) at
Violinist Nicola Benedetti offers music tutorials during lockdown Jon Snow Presenter We are all looking for ways to occupy our time during this lockdown, and … The Benedetti Foundation will provide variation, inspiration and enrichment, to the UK’s education networks and communities. This, the first in the newly-launched ‘With Nicky’ series, violin virtuoso Nicola Benedetti takes it ‘back to basics’ – addressing stance, violin hold, bow hold and warm up exercises.
The videos are still available to watch on YouTube Robert Schumann Nicola Benedetti’s other series of online tutorials, ‘With Nicky’, are also still available.
In teaching this beautiful piece, she explores topics including sound production, vibrato, how to choose fingering and bowing and storytelling and expression. Nicola Benedetti to host free online tutorials 4:47, 5th May 2020 Violinist Nicola Benedetti will host tutorial sessions for musicians of all ages during the coronavirus lockdown. “The first Virtual Benedetti Sessions will offer anyone who wants to get involved the opportunity to be inspired, to work towards a goal and to come together. As part of our ‘With Nicky’ series, Nicky recently taught Elgar’s Salut d’amour through daily YouTube tutorials. I have a desire to make sure we are being as active as possible in the most helpful and serious way. Nicola Benedetti
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general musicianship activities so all young people can join in regardless of whether they play an instrumentfundamental principles providing a transformative, fun, exciting and substantive experiencea series of workshops in physical and mental wellbeinga weekly live session for conservatoire and university music students allowing them the opportunity to speak with and learn from inspirational figures in the music worldtwo weekly sessions for parents to offer the opportunity to chat with our tutors giving advice and tips on supporting their children’s learning at home Benedetti said: “This is a difficult time for everyone – the pandemic has affected every corner of our lives.
“Mastering the basics of learning any musical instrument is such an important area and one that shouldn’t be rushed …” the Scottish-born soloist has said. The Grand Finale will take place on Sunday 31 May at 4pm.The Sessions, will be available on YouTube, Zoom and across social media platforms and will be led by Nicola Benedetti and her expert Foundation team of tutors and ambassadors. The Virtual Benedetti Sessions hope to offer organisations across the world a project to engage with together and to provide uplift and excitement.
Watch violinist Nicola Benedetti’s live stream from her home during lockdown for the Royal Albert Home sessions on Saturday 4 July at 7.30pm BST … “I have a desire to make sure we are being as active as possible in the most helpful and serious way.”The virtuoso continued: “We hope for a collective moment, not just of music appreciation, but a sort of meditation and reflection of these unparalleled times whilst, of course celebrating the wonderful and collective achievement of young musicians all over the world.”Benedetti, who has been outspoken about her desire for She hosted a series of classes to inspire young musicians to learn and perform the composer’s famously beautiful piece ‘Salut d’amour’.
Programmes of activity will be available for young musicians, conservatoire and university level music students, instrumental teachers, adult learners, non-instrumentalists, amateur musicians, parents and siblings over three weeks from 11 May.The sessions will work towards a final weekend of activity on 30 and 31 May celebrating the coming together of the global music community. The leading Scottish violinist has gathered together a group of musicians to offer three weeks of mass tutorials, culminating in a huge online concert.Over three weeks, Nicola and tutors from the Benedetti Foundation will present the The series, starting on Monday 11 May, will conclude with a huge online ‘Grand Finale’ concert on Sunday 31 May.“This is a difficult time for everyone – the pandemic has affected every corner of our lives,” Benedetti said. National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain: how to joinNicola Benedetti tells us why Shostakovich’s ViolinNicola Benedetti: we reveal the star violinist’s parentsHRH The Prince of Wales at the Royal College of MusicThese are the 7 most influential musicians from the lastNicola Benedetti: 'Tchaikovsky really captured the drama They’re packed with bite-sized tips, tricks and inspiration to help you improve your string playing while motivating you for that all-important, special ingredient – practice!