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 Dr. Trevor Stephenson
Learn more about keyboard tunings and repertoire from the 16th to the 20th century. We’ll focus on how subtle variations in keyboard temperament – when applied in the structured ways that were understood and commonly practiced until the 20th century – can help provide today’s performing musicians. Dr. Stephenson will also be in concert on Thursday night.
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 Heather Walker
Introduction to the Alexander Technique
Do you have a tight neck, sore arms, or injuries from tuning pianos? Explore efficient movement using the Alexander Technique. Use practical experiments to learn how to notice tightening, release muscle tension, re-establish better balance and move with ease. Find out how to apply this awareness and efficiency of movement to your piano tuning and repair work, as well as your daily life.
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Dan Levitan, RPT
The Craft of Piano Tuning
This all-day class, based on Dan’s recent book, The Craft of Piano Tuning, is an in-depth look into both the manual and the aural skills needed for the successful practice of the craft. In the course of the day, Dan will tune a complete piano. You’ll see simple and effective ways to understand the theory behind the practices being demonstrated. We’ll also focus on the more mysterious aspects of tuning technique and inharmonicity.
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