Colorado 2012
Program Details

1. Four half-hour lessons with Teresa Dybvig or Susan Nowicki
   • You will be partnered with 2 or 3 other students, who will attend your lessons, and, if you choose, your practice.
   • You choose what to work on during your lesson.
   • You are invited (urged even) to attend as many lessons as your concentratation allows, unless the student specifies otherwise.
   • You will have all your lessons with one teacher. We will make every attempt to assign you to the teacher you prefer, but as you can imagine, we cannot guarantee. Don't worry! You will have a good teacher either way!
2. One 1.5-hour clinic on July 20. When you register, you can choose between Introduction to Basic Movements and Engaging the Palm.
3. The option to choose four other clinics to be selected at registration. Clinics are based on advanced musicianship, the tenets of the Taubman Approach to Piano Technique and Aston Patterning. We will introduce these concepts and work with each participant in skill-based clinics, showing partners how to coach one another.
4. Two small-group sessions in Aston Patterning, taught by Judy Huston.
5. Two Feldenkrais Awareness through Movement classes, taught by Bob Schlesinger.
6. We encourage you to take advantage of separate private sessions in Aston Patterning, also available from Judy Huston. These sessions would either be movement lessons or massage, and are available at an additional fee of $70 for a one-hour session, payable at check-in. You can arrange this time in advance when you register, or during the week. Space is limited for these sessions.
7. We invite you to take advantage of separate private sessions in the Feldenkrais Method, available from Bob Schlesinger. These sessions would either be movement lessons or massage, and are available at an additional fee of $70 for a one-hour session, payable at check-in. It's best to arrange this time in advance when you register, although it's possible you may be able to arrange it during the week. Space is limited for these sessions.
8. Back by popular demand, you have the option to participate in one of two Special Packages on July 18: Package for pianists with dystonia, or a Combination Package of Piano Instruction and Aston-Patterning.
9. Opening program on performing, including introductory talk by Teresa Dybvig and fun activities, followed by reception!
10. One class on Anatomy for Pianists, presented by Judy Huston.
11. One performance class with coaching from Susan Nowicki and Teresa Dybvig. Please let us know at registration if you would like to play for this class.
12. Daily viewings of The Taubman Techniques lecture videos.
13. Mealtime discussions about optimal mindset for practice and performance.
14. One Works-in-Progress recital.
15. Practice time will be available to everyone.

The Schedule
Check-in for the Main Program will start at 1 pm on Thursday, July 19. The program will open later that day, with an orientation meeting at 4:00 pm. From 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm there will be an opening address, Performing, by Teresa Dybvig, followed by some fun activities and a reception of light dinner with some 4-hand entertainment provided by Ms. Nowicki and Ms. Dybvig and any others who would like to join in! The following days will begin at 9 am and end at approximately 9 pm, and will include lessons, clinics, bodywork, and mindset discussion. Click here to see a sample Main Program day's schedule.

Friday Clinics
On Friday, July 20, we will begin our day with a clinic. You can choose between two when you register. One will help participants who are new to us get a good start on incorporating healthy movement. The other is for returning participants to focus on a far-reaching aspect of moment. If you are unsure about which is the best July 20 clinic for you, don't worry. Just ask when you register!

Sunday Clinics
We will spend Sunday morning in the foothills of Golden, Colorado, where you will have the choice of participating in two clinics or enjoying the outdoors. In the afternoon we will return to CCU, where you will be able to attend two more clinics of your choice. You will be asked at registration to choose the clinics you would like to participate in. Rides to the area will be available for those without cars.

Special Packages will run from 9 am through 6:30 pm on Wednesday, July 18. Check-in will start at 8:30 am.

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Note: No previous experience in the Taubman approach, the Feldenkrais method, or Aston-Patterning is necessary for participation in this program.