Playing from the Core – Pilates 

exercises strengthen the whole body comprehensively. The movements improve the posture and strengthen especially the deep muscle groups of the body. Additionally, the movements open the breath and increase the mobility of the spine and the shoulder girdle. Shoulder support exercises teach free and supported movement of the arms. Breathing exercises create a voice production based on the support of the core muscles. Playing from the Core – Pilates for Musicians helps to develop a balanced playing or singing position that is at the same time relaxed and supported. 

 

Themes of the lessons:

1. Core support and stabilizing the lumbar spine

2. Shoulder support and stabilizing the shoulder girdle

3. Breathing and core support 

4. Balanced playing/singing posture

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The teacher is Tommi Hyytinen 

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Price list:

• workshop  100€  incl. 4 x 75 min group lessons

• individual group lesson 30€ / 75 min

• individual lesson  60€ / 60 min  

• individual playing posture lesson 30€ / 30 min

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​Group size is approx. 30 persons, the places are filled in order of registration. The schedule of the classes will be determined in June 2025. Private lessons can be arranged at the end of June by contacting producer Taina Viinisalo.

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Under the leadership of organist-harpsichordist Markku Mäkinen, we will learn about performing music from the Baroque era! In the workshop, there is an opportunity to receive guidance in both solo repertoire (pianists get to know playing the harpsichord) and continuo playing, according to the needs of each student. You can also bring baroque chamber music to the workshop! 

Price list:

• Workshop €60 incl. 3x90 min group lessons (participation with own instrument)

 

The group lessons are held in the Orthodox Church of Nurmes. There is a harpsichord in the space. The schedule of the classes will be determined in June 2025.

Are your hands shaking? Breathing blocked? Is the brain hitting the panic button?
In the performance training workshop, work tools are acquired for facing the performance situation with the help of various exercises and theater plays. The workshop focuses on studying performance, becoming aware of its stages, and recognizing one's behavior in a performance situation.

 

Actor Timo Vuento acts as the gentle and inspiring leader of the workshop. Participation does not require previous experience in theater or acting!

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Price list:

• active student €60, incl. 3x90 min of group teaching

• individual group lesson €25 / 90 min

• private lesson €60/45 min

 

Group lessons are held at Kirkkokatu school. The dates of the lessons will be determined in June 2025. Private lessons can be arranged at the end of June by contacting producer Taina Viinisalo.

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 Under the gentle and skillful guidance of accordion wizard Niko Kumpuvaara, you will learn the secrets of improvisation. Feel free to ask for a private lesson!

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Price list:

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• individual lesson €60 / 45 min

 

The exact dates of the lessons during the festival period will be determined in June 2025. For the private lessons, contact producer Taina Viinisalo.

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Young music student, does the Summer Academy's masterclass package feel too overwhelming and would you like to attend just a few private lessons? Are you only coming to Nurmes for a short time? Do you want to refresh your dusty skills or, as a keyboard player, get to know, for example, how to play the organ or the harpsichord? 

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Price list:

• private instrument lesson €60 / 45 min (1-4 pcs)

Various lecture-type events are organized during the festival week. We will publish the content in January 2024

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Do you want to peek behind the scenes and follow the teaching?

You can follow and listen to the lessons of the masterclasses. One of our pianists teaches daily in the Hannikainen hall of Nurmes building between 9 am and 2 pm. Please take the class situation into account and arrive and leave as quietly as possible. To observe other classes, contact producer Taina Viinisalo at the end of June.

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