Strings at King's - Talking With Teachers

Talking With Teachers

Associate Professor Goetz Richter returns to present this series of masterclasses and discussions with notable pedagogues throughout 2024. Each evening brings together Associate Professor Dr. Richter and one of his learned colleagues for an evening of open discussion surrounding string playing, pedagogy, performance, and culture. This is a rare opportunity to connect and learn with celebrated teachers and performers who are not normally available to the general public. Each evening will feature 3 students performing in a practical workshop as our guests demonstrate and contextualise the application of their ideas, their pedagogy, and their philosophies. 

Talking with Teachers covers topics of instrumental learning and teaching, details of technique and development, practice and performance and the role of parents and schools in the development of string players. There will be opportunity for engaged discussion with the audience, teachers, parents and students. The discussion will be contextualised by a practical workshop.

These events are for students, performers, teachers, supporters of students, and anyone else who is interested in musical teaching and learning at the highest levels. Come with questions, queries and insights to share and discuss with these fascinating pedagogues and the attending audience. Tickets allow either attendance at the event, or a link to view the event anywhere in the world. 

Seminar 1- 6:30pm (Tuesday 2 April) - Guest - Timothy Kantor
Seminar 2 - 6:30pm (Tuesday 18 June)- Guest Alex Henery - Principal Bass SSO
Seminar 3 - 6:30pm (Tuesday 24 September) - Janet Davies - Violin - Lecturer at the Sydney Conservatorium
Seminar 4 - 6:30pm (Tuesday 19 November) - Susan Blake - Cello

Seminar 3- Janet Davies

Janet Davies is currently a lecturer at the Sydney Conservatorium where she teaches solo performance in pre-tertiary, undergraduate and graduate tertiary programs, chamber music, string pedagogy, and Alexander Technique. Her students have frequently been prize-winners in competitions, including Il Piccolo Violino Magico, National Youth Concerto Competition, Kendall, Animato and Sydney Eisteddfod Doctor’s Orchestra. Many have achieved prominent positions in Australian and international orchestras and universities and have built distinguished international careers. She has lectured extensively in violin at various universities including Melbourne, Monash and Griffith. In addition to working with promising young musicians, she also works with professional players on concert and audition preparation, technique modification and injury rehabilitation.