Alan Fraser returns to Berlin, one of Europe's principal musical centers, for his 5th institute this May. The venue for this institute is a private home with a Fazioli concert grand piano, probably the finest instrument in a private home in Berlin.
Practice facilities will be arranged at one of the local piano stores. Participants receive two lessons over the three days. Those who wish to have more lessons may reserve them - to be paid separately.
This typical schedule will be modified according to the makeup and needs of the group.
The Institute will take place at Bayerische Str. 8 10707 Berlin Click here for travelling directions to the Klaus Heinz Residence in southwest Berlin. Take the U-7 to either Konstanzer Strasse or Adenauerplatz.
Please note that the number 8 on the front of the apartment building is virtually invisible. People have been known to walk right by it several times before finally figuring out where the address is.
There are many hotels in Berlin, all easily available at Booking.com.
MEALS
There are many restaurants within walking distance of the studio.
The active participation fee covers TWO individual lessons (50 minutes), daily group ATM lesson, daily seminar lecture, and observation of all other lessons. Auditors participate fully but receive no individual lessons. Extra lessons may be booked with the organizers if so desired.
TO REGISTER
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OPTION 1: Online Deposit
Register with a non-refundable deposit.
OPTION 2: Register Online
OPTION 3: Online Discounts
10 % EARLY BIRD & SENIORS DISCOUNT - for seniors age 65 and over; also anyone under 65 who registers by March 10.
25% STUDENT DISCOUNT - for students up to age 25.
OPTION 4: Contact us for further registration options
For other options please contact Matt Rubenstein to reserve your place. Matt will answer all your questions and arrange your preferred payment option and/or partial scholarship.
Fees for the Alan Fraser Piano Institute cover venue rental costs, travel costs, administration and website costs as well as Professor Fraser's teaching fees. Accommodation fees are paid separately.
After registration, please come back to fill out this PARTICIPANT INFORMATION FORM.
After you have completed your institute, please come back to fill out this FOLLOWUP QUESTIONNAIRE. This helps evaluate your experience, tailor your ongoing regime to facilitate further progress, and fine-tune the institute structure 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 three books, The Craft of Piano Playing (also in DVD), Honing the Pianistic Self-Image, and All Thumbs: Well-Coordinated Piano Technique. He is at work on several new volumes. Visit here for more on Alan Fraser.
If you have concerns or questions about your participation in the institute and would like to address them directly to Alan Fraser, send him an email.
MATT RUBENSTEIN
Pianist and pedagogue Matt Rubenstein is an American pianist and teacher who has been active in the Berlin clasical music scene for many years and has recorded several acclained CD's of new piano music. He teaches piano privately in Berlin and is the organizer of the Berlin Alan Fraser Piano Institute.
Contact Matt Rubenstein.
Cancellation Policy
If you must cancel your registration, reimbursement will be as follows: Cancellations before February 29: 100% reimbursement. Cancellations before March 15: 75% reimbursement. Cancellations before April 4: 50% reimbursement. Cancellations before April 24: 25% reimbursement. Cancellations after April 24: no reimbursement unless 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 eventuality all resgistration fees will be fully refunded.
