The String Camp of the year
Are you a string player who got stuck trying to improvise? A player looking for new ways of expression on your instrument? Or perhaps a string teacher, wanting to incorporate improvisation into your classes?
What to expect?
Three days of non-stop workshops, concerts and jams. You’ll work on improvisation, timing, phrasing, sound, expression, playing techniques and, if you’re a teacher yourself, how to incorporate improvisation in your teaching practice. Depending on your interest and level, you can spend more time on specific subjects with one or more teachers.
Three days of non-stop workshops, concerts and jams. You’ll work on improvisation, timing, phrasing, sound, expression, playing techniques and, if you’re a teacher yourself, how to incorporate improvisation in your teaching practice. Depending on your interest and level, you can spend more time on specific subjects with one or more teachers.
Who can apply?
All beginner, intermediate and advanced violinists, violists, cellists and double bass players between 14 and 84 years old, as well as teachers with an open minded approach to music and their instrument. Previous experience with improvisation is not required!
All beginner, intermediate and advanced violinists, violists, cellists and double bass players between 14 and 84 years old, as well as teachers with an open minded approach to music and their instrument. Previous experience with improvisation is not required!
ACADEMY OF IMPROVISING STRINGS 2020
30 OCT – 1 NOV | De Glind – The Netherlands
Get Creative
Many string players nowadays are looking for other ways of expression than classical music alone, or feel limited by their dependency on sheet music. But when trying to improvise, most of them seem to get stuck one way or another. We know what it’s like! At the Academy of Improvising Strings, you’ll work on exactly these topics with professional players and teachers who know the tricks of the trade.
Learn to jam
In this digital era, with so much music at our disposal, people have gotten affinity with a wide range of musical styles. Why not integrate them in our own musical practice? At the jam sessions, a vital part of the Academy, you’ll get to have a go at a surprising mix of genres.
Meet and play
Of course, you’re not alone. The previous edition of the Academy has served as a meeting place for like-minded musicians, both amateur and professional, from the Netherlands and abroad. It’s so beneficial to share experiences with musicians of your own level and to learn from each other. And it’s a lot of fun too!
Improvisation for teachers
Just like performers, many teachers have been looking for ways to incorporate improvisation into their work. After many years of coaching classically trained players and teachers, world-renowned violinist Tim Kliphuis wrote a book full of ideas and ‘improv games’ for the classroom. String teachers taking part in the Academy will work with him on these ideas in a few specific ‘teachers workshops’.
Lessons aperitif
Warm up your instrument with our mini-lessons!
Academy of Improvising Strings - Junior Edition!
This trick will make your life easier on the cello!
Improvising over a Blues progression
Introduction to free improvisation
F Blues - backing track
Creating jazz voicings for just two strings
Adding diminish arpeggios to your solo
Tim Kliphuis teaches ghost bowing technique
Creating a basic walking bass line
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The Academy of Improvising Strings is an initiative by Tim Kliphuis & the North Sea String Quartet.