Organized by Matthias Zumbroich and a small group of piano students of the Stuttgarter Hochschule fur Musik, this residency promises a rich series of lessons exploring master level piano technique - but don't be put off if you play piano for the love of it and not out of professional ambition - all are welcome! Alan has worked with Matthias for several years, but this is the first residency to be held in Matthias's studio in Reutlingen, just a half hour's drive from Stuttgart or an hour on the S-Bahn. Champignystraße 9
Piano Somatics, Fraser's unique teaching system combines expertise from several different schools of piano technique with the Feldenkrais Method. A sort of pianistic Sherlock Holmes, Fraser detects hidden problems in piano technique and comes up with brilliant, unusual solutions that transform participants' playing.
Due to lack of space, there will most likely be no lectures and no Awareness Through Movement (ATM) lessons in this residency, although we are looking into possibilities for a larger studio space in the neighbourhood for the ATMs. The day will be filled with individual piano, instrumental, vocal and/or Feldenkrais lessons. Participants may observe the other lessons that day for a small additional fee to be paid on site.
Are you hesitant to attend? Feel you are not advanced enough? Not well-enough prepared? Don't worry; Alan welcomes all, no matter what your ability, no matter what the state of your program. The Institute really is open to all interested pianists:
He also welcomes instrumentalists and vocalists, who find that their sound, their agility and their sense of ease and freedom from tension improve dramatically with Alan's Feldenkrais for Performers (Performance Somatics) approach. There is no limit to improvement!
The Zumbrioch Studio is located at: Champignystraße 9 72762 Reutlingen
There are several hotels in Reutlingen, all easily available at Booking.com. We also recommend Airbnb, which has a small selection of affordable rooms in private homes in Reutlingen. Book early to be sure to get your choice.
Purchase as many lessons as you would like here, with the help of our retail partner, Stripe.com. If you qualify for a student discount, you will receive a 20% refund on this payment.
After registering, please return here to fill out the REGISTRATION QUESTIONNAIRE.
After you have completed your institute, please come back to fill out this FOLLOWUP QUESTIONNAIRE. This helps us evaluate your experience, tailor your ongoing regime to facilitate further progress, and fine-tune the structure of future lessons to better meet your needs.
ALAN FRASER
Canadian pianist Alan Fraser gives master classes and recitals worldwide and conducts ongoing research and refinement on the ideas put forth in his books
MATTHIAS ZUMBROICH
Matthias, born 29.3.1952 in Backnang, grew up listening to both Beethoven and the Beatles. He is a composer, pianist and teacher living and working in Reutlingen ( Baden-Württemberg), where he has been active in the Stuttgart and Black Forest area for several decades. He is fluent in both popuar and classical styles, and has been studying with Alan Fraser since 2015.
Contact Matthias Zumbrioch.
Cancellation Policy
If you must cancel your registration, reimbursement will be as follows: Cancellations more than two months before Institute opening date: 100% reimbursement. Cancellations more than one month before Institute opening date: 75% reimbursement. Cancellations more than two weeks before Institute opening date: 50% reimbursement. Cancellations more than one week before Institute opening date: 25% reimbursement. Cancellations less than one week before Institute opening date: no reimbursement except in cases of doctor-certified illness or acts of God. We reserve the right to cancel the institute due to insufficient enrolment; in this event, all registration fees are fully refundable.
