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Creative Ability Development Workshop and Teacher Training July 22-26 2013 9 am – 5 pm Daily The Kanack School of Music 2077-2079 S Clinton Avenue Rochester NY 14618 CAD is a method which uses guided structured improvisation as a tool to develop the creative part of the brain. Using a system of practiced free improvisation over given harmonic structures, CAD develops skills unique to its system. The most powerful skill development in CAD is a heightened unique musicality. In addition students play better in tune, have more relaxed technique, greater facility, confidence, theoretical understanding, etc. Participants will have the opportunity to attend lectures, observe students live, hone their own improvisatory skills, and practice teach with Kanack School students. The five day course will include: CAD Pedagogical Principles The theory and scientific basis behind the pedagogy CAD philosophy Introductory teaching for beginners of any age Basic Level teaching for classrooms, group classes and private lessons Advanced level teaching including string quartet/chamber Improvisation Development of improvisatory keyboard accompanying skills After observing CAD students for a week several teachers were asked “What is the effect of CAD on a student’s playing?” For once the students are not told “what” or “how” to play, but are allowed to discover their own unique ideas and style. The freedom of expression developed by the students spills over into their playing of repertoire. This development of creative thinking is also bound to influence and help them in all of life’s endeavors. Raymond Pickens Pianist, Composer, Teacher “From what I have seen, the CAD students seem to all share certain characteristics: 1. A love of the music, their instrument, and what they are doing 2. Wonderful concentration 3. Freedom of movement and expression 4. Self-acceptance 5. A comfort with performing.” Judith Fletcher Violinist, Teacher “Spontaneous development of vibrato Understanding of rhythm, intonation and coordination spontaneously In repertoire study these elements are often learned deliberately through engaging the will. In CAD improvisation, the feeling tone (I think) is predominant and draws the will indirectly into its service the way music is supposed to be played. Coordination at the instrument springs from a musical spontaneous impulse in the “now,” rather than a pre-planned, controlled execution of a piece.” Sera Smolen Cellist, Teacher “A higher level of artistry and musicality. A great understanding of the compositional process and structure of the piece. A greater self-confidence and belief in themselves and music.” Diane Pielet Pianist, Teacher “A CAD student carries much of the freedom he has learned through improvising into the other music he is studying. I saw many students playing with beautiful legato – students who would perhaps not be able to have such a sound if it were strictly “taught.” It also makes a student less afraid to experiment with musical ideas (indeed to have musical ideas!) within the given rules. Also – they probably learn more useful theory than any traditional student – The fact that a piece of music is in G major means very little, unless you have played, freely, in that key – and really gotten to know its “taste.” Also – I was amazed that some pianists who tend to have poor arm and hand position in lessons – did everything right in CAD.” Kevin Jacobs Pianist, Teacher “CAD frees up inhibited playing and encourages a more natural organic response to the instrument.” Laurie Uguccioni Pianist, Teacher “When a student is free to express, when he has shed fear, when all musical choices are acceptable, there can be nothing left but improvement. Improvisation is what allows the brain to expand, to develop, to search. Through CAD, the children learn to improvise through one exercise at a time. The rules are few and simple, but the possibilities for improvisation are endless. Because they are not criticized, their performance is strictly their own personal statement, expressed with poise and received with applause.” Karen Schwartz Pianist, Teacher