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Specialist courses for music teachers and students

Our Faculty of Music (formerly Trinity College of Music) has over 125 years of history in music education in India

Piano Masterclass Series with Prof. Douglas Finch

Trinity Laban is organising piano masterclasses online & in-person this year with Douglas Finch, Professor of Piano and Composition at Trinity Laban. 

Creativity is at the heart of piano playing. Besides obtaining technical skills, the pianist needs to develop an understanding of how music is created, in order to interpret it and to bring it alive. As a renowned concert pianist, composer and improviser, Professor Finch will help unlock your creative response to pieces of music in order to develop more natural, aware and effective interpretations. 

The masterclass sessions will cover:

  • Presentations and participant interaction with Professor Finch
  • Musical understanding and expression through creative analysis and improvisation
  • Technical skills, including:
    – Good posture, hand position and finger articulation;
    – Sound colour through touch, voicing and pedalling;
    – Tempo, phrasing and ornamentation in the context of different styles.

We are hosting sessions online and in person

Online

Course Details

Alternate Wednesdays 6th March 2024 – 15th May 2024

Six sessions, each from 19:30 – 21:30 IST

Location

Online via Zoom

Fee

Participants: INR 5000

Observers: INR 2000

 

In person - Calcutta

Course Details

Sat 6th July – Sun 7th July 2024, 10:00 – 17:00 IST

Location

The Calcutta School of Music

Fee

Participants: INR 5000

Observers: INR 2000

 

In person - Delhi

Course Details

Mon 8th July – Wed 10th July 2024, 10:00 – 17:00 IST

Location

Delhi School of Music

Fee

Participants: INR 6500

Observers: INR 2500

 

Booking Information

Early booking is strongly advised. The masterclass is open to piano players and observers.

Participating piano players will need to submit a video of up to 3 minutes of piano playing of Grade 6+ standard or equivalent for consideration.

Dates for the video submission:

  • 20th February, 2024 for consideration to the online masterclass
  • 1st June, 2024 for the in-person masterclass

If you are participating in the online and in-person masterclass, you may send only one video by 20th February, 2024.

For those who have registered and have been selected for both the online and in-person masterclass in Delhi, a discounted fee of only INR 9500 will be applicable (otherwise INR 11500).

For those who have registered and have been selected for both the online and in-person masterclass in Kolkata, a discounted fee of only INR 8500 will be applicable (otherwise INR 10000).

Participants will be offered a Certificate of Participation.

 

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Piano Masterclass Series with Prof. Sergio De Simone

Trinity Laban is organising piano masterclasses online & in-person, solo lessons & teacher training this year with Sergio De Simone, Professor of Piano at Trinity Laban.

Creativity is at the heart of piano playing. Besides obtaining technical skills, the pianist needs to develop an understanding of how music is created, in order to interpret it and to bring it alive. As a renowned concert pianist, Professor Simone will help unlock your creative response to pieces of music in order to develop more natural, aware and effective interpretations.

We are hosting sessions online and in person

Online - Masterclass

Details:

  • Gain a deep understanding of artistry behind piano performance, delving into techniques that bring out the true essence of each piece
  • Actively engage through participant presentation, allowing for shared experiences, insights and collective growth
  • Develop the ability to express emotion and narrative through your playing by exploring the nuances of interpretation
  • Connect with a diverse community of pianists, gaining exposure to varied styles, interpretation, and cultural influences

Dates

Alternate Mondays 26th Feb – 29th April 2024

Five sessions, each from 18:30 – 20:30 IST

Location

Online via Zoom

Fee

Participants: INR 4250

Observers: INR 1500

 

In person - Masterclass

Details:

  • Gain a deep understanding of artistry behind piano performance, delving into techniques that bring out the true essence of each piece
  • Actively engage through participant presentation, allowing for shared experiences, insights and collective growth
  • Develop the ability to express emotion and narrative through your playing exploring the nuances of interpretation
  • Connect with a diverse community of pianists, gaining exposure to varied styles, interpretation, and cultural influences

Dates

Fri 17th May – Sun 19th May 2024, 10:00 – 17:00 IST

Location

Mehli Mehta Music Foundation

Hormuz Mansion,

3rd floor, Bhulabhai Desai Road,

Mumbai 400026

Fee

Participants: INR 6500

Observers: INR 2500

 

In person - Solo Lessons

Details:

Benefit from personalised coaching sessions, where participants will receive constructive feedback on their repertoire, fostering individual growth

Dates

Mon 20th May 2024, 10:00 – 17:00 IST*

Location

Mehli Mehta Music Foundation

Hormuz Mansion,

3rd floor, Bhulabhai Desai Road,

Mumbai 400026

Fee

INR 3500

*1 hour slots will be allocated per lesson

 

In person - Teacher Training

Exemplar subjects covered: 

  • How to develop a strong foundation for someone who is interested in taking music performance further
  • Developing healthy technique and practice skills
  • Planning a curriculum: Technical development through repertoire
  • Teaching the classical repertoire: technicalities, interpretation & performance skills

Dates

Thu 16th May 2024, 10:00 – 17:00 IST

Location

Mehli Mehta Music Foundation

Hormuz Mansion,

3rd floor, Bhulabhai Desai Road,

Mumbai 400026

Fee

INR 1800

 

Booking Information

Early booking is strongly advised. The masterclass is open to piano players and observers.

Participating piano players will need to submit a video of up to 3 minutes of piano playing of Grade 6+ standard or equivalent by 14th February 2024 for consideration to the online masterclass, or 15th April 2024 for the in-person masterclass or solo lesson.

If you are participating in the online and in-person masterclass, you may send only one video by 14th February, 2024.

For those who have registered and have been selected for both the online and in-person masterclass, a discounted fee of only INR 8800 will be applicable (otherwise INR 10750).

Participants for the masterclass and teacher training will be offered a Certificate of Participation.

 

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Music Education – Online Seminar

Trinity Laban is organising an online seminar this Spring with Professor Janet Munro, Professor of Academic Studies. The seminar will cover the importance of warm-ups in instrumental and vocal teaching. It will include a presentation and an opportunity to interact with fellow teachers.

Warm-ups are an essential part of any music lesson as they help to prepare the body and mind for the physical and mental demands of playing an instrument or singing. During the seminar Professor Munro will discuss why warm-ups are important in instrumental and vocal lessons and provide practical examples of how to structure them effectively.

In addition, the seminar will also cover the relationship between warm-ups, skills and motor learning. Professor Munro will explain how warming up can improve musicians’ health and prevent injuries.

This seminar will be highly beneficial for anyone who is involved in instrumental and vocal teaching. We encourage you to register soon and we look forward to seeing you there!

Course Details

Date: Friday, 15th March 2024

Time: 19:30 – 21:00

Location: Online via Zoom

Fee: INR 1200

 

Additional Information

Trinity Laban will not be held responsible for problems accessing the workshops due to poor internet connection or technical problems

The session will be recorded and made available to participants for a limited period

 

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String Masterclass Series with Prof. Matthew Denton

Trinity Laban is organising string masterclasses in Bengaluru & Mumbai with Matthew Denton, Professor of Violin at Trinity Laban.

The masterclass sessions will offer participants the opportunity to interact with Professor Denton and gain insights into various techniques, including mastering bowing styles such as Martelé, Spiccato, and Ricochet. Additionally, participants will learn how to use vibrato to vary tone colour and emotion in their music, as well as playing with confidence in a variety of musical styles and shifting with success!

We believe that these masterclasses will be highly beneficial for aspiring musicians and professionals alike, and we encourage you to take advantage of this unique opportunity.

In person - Bengaluru

Dates

Fri 26th – Sun 28th April 2024, 10:00 – 17:00 IST

Location

The Bangalore School of Music

No 8, CBI Main Road,
HMT-HBCS Layout,
RT Nagar (Next to St. Jude´s Church)
Bangalore – 560032

Fee

Participants: INR 6500

Observers: INR 2500

 

In person - Mumbai

Dates

Mon 29th April 2024, 10:00 – 17:00 IST

Location

Mehli Mehta Music Foundation

Hormuz Mansion,

3rd floor, Bhulabhai Desai Road,

Mumbai 400026

Fee

Participants: INR 2750

Observers: INR 950

 

Booking information

Early booking is strongly advised. The masterclass is open to string players and observers.

If you are a string player interested in participating, please submit a video of your playing (up to 3 minutes) at Grade 6+ standard or equivalent by March 25th 2024 for consideration.

Participants will be offered a Certificate of Participation.

 

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Contact: Shanelle Rodrigues (TL India Representative)
In association with: Mehli Mehta Music Foundation, K.M. Conservatory, Bangalore School of Music, Delhi School of Music, Calcutta School of Music, Furtados

It was my first time attending a masterclass, this was such an amazing experience. I gained a great deal of knowledge, the professors taught so many techniques, so many things which I never knew. They went over so many details from shaping the hand to using the pedal to playing pianissimo, performance tips, practice guidelines, and so much more. I enjoyed and learnt so much.
– 2022 – 23 student

The teacher took the time to answer questions and offered opportunities for each of us to share our practices so we could learn from each other too. – 2021-22 participant