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ESSENTIAL INFO
If you purchase a ticket for this course, all the information on this page will be emailed to you with your ticket.
👥 Ages: Must be 14+
📍 Venue: Bellingen Memorial Hall (Wheelchair Accessible)
📈 Level: INTERMEDIATE to ADVANCED skill level
⏰ Schedule: Mon–Fri, 9am – 4pm (5 Full-Days)
⚠️ Extra info: This course includes opportunities for several public performances. These performances are completely optional.
Required skills & experience
String players (violin, viola, cello, double bass) of AMEB Grade 4 (or equivalent level) and above.
Must be able to read music.
Course participation can be entirely seated, but students must have the mobility and stamina to meet the course hours.
Supplies that you need to bring to class
Your string instrument, bow, rosin etc
Fold-up music stand
Pencil & eraser
Notebook & pen
Water bottle for drinking during sessions
Your tutor will also provide links to specific sheet music required for your course.
You MUST print this out before arriving at Camp Creative.
Learning outcomes
Immerse yourself in playing lots of interesting and atmospheric music for 5 days.
Learn simple refreshing "how-to" insights into your playing, tone and musical expression.
Improve and be more consistent with your technique.
Find your own musical "voice" with your instrument.
Become a better chamber music player through the interactive listening & chamber music workshops.
Learn better bowing, shifting, vibrato & left-hand technique.
Learn reliable approaches to better intonation.
Develop a true sense of natural musical movement & rhythm.
Surprise yourself with how fun and easy improvisation can be with our approaches especially developed for classical string players.
WEEK PLAN
Each day of the 5-day course follows a carefully balanced schedule, blending rigorous ensemble work, technical masterclasses, and creative exploration:
Morning: Ensemble & Active Listening
String Orchestra Rehearsals: Intensive group rehearsals and tutorials focusing on major string orchestra repertoire.
Chamber Music Sessions: Small ensemble work (quartets, trios, and duets) designed to develop your listening skills and musical responsiveness.
Midday: Technical Masterclasses
Core Technique Workshops: A daily sequence of group workshops covering bowing, left-hand technique, phrasing, shifting, intonation, and posture.
Artistry & Expression: Deep-dives into advanced concepts, including deep listening, the emotion of tone, tone production, and adapting to different playing styles.
Afternoon: Creativity & Performance
Creative Playing Sessions: Workshops exploring expressive playing and spontaneous composition through improvisation.
Performance Opportunities: Regular opportunities to participate in optional, informal short concerts.
Throughout the Day: Rejuvenation
Mindful Breaks: Refreshing break sessions focusing on breathing and relaxation techniques to help you release tension and feel completely at home on stage.
COURSE TUTOR
Rupert Guenther
Rupert Guenther is a Vienna-trained concert violinist, teacher & composer.
He has worked with Vienna Chamber Opera, Australian Pops Orchestra, Beatles producer Sir George Martin, Olivia Newton-John and Greek superstar Demis Roussos. Since 2003 he has performed as a solo classical artist, independently releasing 40 original albums and tours of USA, UK and Europe.
He has taught string playing, teacher training, workshops in stage-fright, improvisation & electric strings at The Guildhall School of Music & Drama (London), Vienna University of Performing Arts, numerous international conferences and music camps. He lives in the WA wheatbelt with his wife and pet donkeys.
“Working with Rupert’s approaches have been so insightful and made playing so simple to do”
“Rupert shows how to bring the real magic of music alive”
“Thank you. You have showed us insights no one else ever did. Life changing”
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