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The Music Adventure Adult Cello Workshop provides an opportunity for amateur cellists to improve their playing through a concentrated course of study. Mornings are devoted to musical study and include time for individual practice, private lessons, group classes and discussions, and ensemble rehearsals. Classes will focus on fundamental techniques relevant to all cellists such as flexibility of bow hold and bow arm, shifting, vibrato, balanced position and playing with with less tension and more arm weight. Afternoons are spent enjoying Spannocchia and the surrounding countryside. One day will be spent visiting Florence and one afternoon and evening will be spent in Siena. Possible afternoon destinations may include Montalcino, San Gimignano, the Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore, San Galgano, Volterra and Pienza. Participation in informal and formal concerts is optional. Tours of Spannocchia and the gardents, Cinta Senese tasting and Italian and Tai'chi classes will offered as part of the program. |
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The Adult Cello Workshop is open to all cellists of all levels.No audition is required. A minimum of one year of private lessons is suggested. Cost: $2400 per participant / $2100 per companion. The Adult Cello Workshop price covers all expenses of the course at Spannocchia. This includes lodging (singe and double occupancy), meals at Spannocchia, ground transportation during the course, instruction, evening refreshments on the terrace, use of the pool, the estate grounds and hiking trails and Spannocchia membership. Airfare and transport to and from Spannocchia are not included in the program price. Assistance is available with arranging flights and transfers. For a virtual tour of this picturesque location: |