Workshop
Several times a year I organize a Resonance workshop-weekend, in which the balance exercises are taught and performed together. There is also room for individual playing sessions in the presence of the group. In two days we pay attention to:
- Connection between movement and sound quality through balance exercises
- Awareness of the whole body and its musicality
- Breaking free from learned postures/patterns through balancing
- Expressing authentic emotion in the sound waves and enjoying a meaningful connection with the audience
- Practicing effectively and with inspiration
- Dealing with mental pressure (stage fright, exam/audition stress)
For whom?
For musicians of all instruments, singers and speakers (students, professionals or advanced amateurs). You need no prior knowledge or experience in body methods. So far, musicians of the following instruments have participated in my workshops:
violin, viola, cello, double bass, trombone, vibraphone, drums, piano, vocals (jazz and classical), rap
Click here to see the details of the upcoming workshop.
Testimonials of participants
Since Yanna’s workshop, I have become so much more aware of when I block the resonance of my instruments and when it can flow through everything optimally. Have also noticed how that in turn affects the resonance of the spaces I play in and the people I play for.
Frank Jenniskens (multi-instrumentalist, NL)
Looking back on the Resonance workshop with a very nice feeling. Fine people, wonderful concept and very pleasant and skillfully led by Yanna.
Participant (anonymous)
Thanks for your tips on how to connect myself better with my viola. And the best: I have much more fun again by playing viola and feel much more comfortable.
It also gave me good new ideas for my own teaching. The good thing is: I feel, that the students level doesn´t really matter. Everybody can profit from Resonanzlehre!
Katharina Russland (classical viola, DE)
In early 2022, I was invited to give a workshop at the membership day of the European String Teachers Association (ESTA) in the Netherlands. An interested group of string teachers were introduced to the Resonanzlehre. Many were excited to be able to apply elements of the teaching in their teaching practice. Violin teacher Rolf Buijs also participated and wrote a report (in Dutch) of the workshop in the ESTA magazine ‘Arco’.