How to Prepare for a Contest Seminar
By registering for the seminar, you help us know how many people are coming. We have only twelve seats for each seminar.
Our seminars are free. However, we request a refundable registration fee because we've discovered that, in this crazy, busy world, people are less likely to double-book or forget a commitment if they have a few dollars on the line. We will refund your registration fee when you arrive for the seminar.
If you do not attend, we will instead use your fee to cover the cost of the time and materials we invested in preparing the seminar.
10:15 am - How to Prepare for a Contest Seminar Registration
How to Prepare for a Contest Seminar
The seminar will last one hour followed by open Q&A.
Nationally ranked Scottish fiddler, Margaret Young will share...
How to choose tunes based on
- the competition's requirements/rubric
- whether you already know the tune well
- if you have enough time to learn new tunes
How to embellish, refine & polish the tunes
- intonation - using recordings, software, or accompanist
- timing - using a metronome or accompanist
- smooth transitions
How to practice the performance
- time the performance
- perform for mock audiences
- perform after vigorous exertion
When to Rest
How to Calm Nervousness
