AUSTA VIC – BYO Reading Day October 2018
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Daniel Carner
Daniel Carner Session 1: Shoulder Pain in String Instrument Players Session 2: Thumb and Wrist Pain in String Instrument Players Session 1 (Shoulder pain in String Instrument Players) : How to understand the joint better and help protect yourself and your students from harm. The presentation will involve a short explanation of the anatomy of the shoulder, common problems experienced by musicians, screening tools for students, preventative care strategies and management strategies for an already damaged shoulder. If time allows, a workshop can also be run after the presentation where attendees can practice the strategies given. Session 2 (Thumb and…
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Bethany Nottage
Bethany Nottage Session 1.3: Using 3D Resources to Teach Beginner Strings Session: Teaching beginner strings to young students within a small group presents challenges in establishing relaxed left and right hands. I have two life-size skeleton joint models of the human hand to show the 27 bones. When I teach the position of the left hand on the violin or viola, I move the model to show what happens to the fingers if the wrist is bent or touching the neck of the instrument. The teaching point is that the fingertips can not reach the strings, the notes will not…
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Book Launch: Molto AUSTA
Molto Austa: a historical overview of the Australian Strings Association Susan Pierotti Order your copy now! Orders close Fri 17/06/22 $30 (collect at conference) $45 (posted) The Australian Strings Association (AUSTA) has a diverse membership of teachers, students, players and makers of stringed instruments. AUSTA began with a few enthusiastic string teachers at a seminar in 1975. It rapidly developed thriving chapters in all states, delivered workshops and conferences, and organised tours by overseas guest artists and tours overseas by AUSTA members. It has survived fluctuating membership numbers, financial pressures and the opening and closing of state chapters. Its members…