Course Syllabus
Sabrina.
On January 17th 2019, a great tragedy occurred. Our beloved friend, musician, and overall sunshine, Sabrina Vlaskalic was involved in a heavy accident and left us too early. A day of grief and sorrow that I will always remember as one of my darkest.
Right before her tragic passing, Sabrina worked with us on a number of projects, which were not only a great tribute to her skills as a player and a thoughtful pedagogue but also a window into her warm and beautiful soul.It is our great privilege to play our role in preserving the memory and appreciation for this wonderful human being by letting the world learn and flourish through her. Even if she can’t be with us anymore - her music and love will be.Rest in Peace, Sabrina, You’ll never be forgotten.
Igor
Description: In this lesson Sabrina Vlaskalic teaches Carcassi's Study No. 16 Op.60. She explores the study’s musical connection to Schubert, gives helpful advice on balancing the accompaniment, and presents her preferred approach to bringing out its singing melody. She discusses why this particular composition is her favorite among all of Carcassi’s studies, and shares the discoveries that led her to have such a fondness for the piece.
Sabrina.
On January 17th 2019, a great tragedy occurred. Our beloved friend, musician, and overall sunshine, Sabrina Vlaskalic was involved in a heavy accident and left us too early. A day of grief and sorrow that I will always remember as one of my darkest.
Right before her tragic passing, Sabrina worked with us on a number of projects, which were not only a great tribute to her skills as a player and a thoughtful pedagogue but also a window into her warm and beautiful soul.It is our great privilege to play our role in preserving the memory and appreciation for this wonderful human being by letting the world learn and flourish through her. Even if she can’t be with us anymore - her music and love will be.Rest in Peace, Sabrina, You’ll never be forgotten.
Igor
Description: In this lesson Sabrina Vlaskalic teaches Carcassi's Study No.7 Op.60. Exploring the inherent musical difficulties caused by technical challenges within the piece, Sabrina shows her practical solutions. She demonstrates how listening closely can help us identify situations where the easiest fingering is not always ideal musically. With useful tips and musical insights, Sabrina’s lesson encourages you to look more closely at Carcassi’s classic study.
Sabrina.
On January 17th 2019, a great tragedy occurred. Our beloved friend, musician, and overall sunshine, Sabrina Vlaskalic was involved in a heavy accident and left us too early. A day of grief and sorrow that I will always remember as one of my darkest.
Right before her tragic passing, Sabrina worked with us on a number of projects, which were not only a great tribute to her skills as a player and a thoughtful pedagogue but also a window into her warm and beautiful soul.It is our great privilege to play our role in preserving the memory and appreciation for this wonderful human being by letting the world learn and flourish through her. Even if she can’t be with us anymore - her music and love will be.Rest in Peace, Sabrina, You’ll never be forgotten.
Igor
Description: In this lesson Sabrina Vlaskalic teaches Carcassi's Study No. 8 Op.60. She reveals how to enrich your interpretation of the piece through technical and musical means, delving into slurs, harmonic analysis, and presenting solutions for some of the more difficult sections of the piece. Looking beyond the notes on the page, Sabrina reveals the poetry in this beautiful study by Carcassi.
Sabrina Vlaskalic teaches several fundamental concepts for classical guitarists using Study No. 1, Op. 60 by Matteo Carcassi.
The lesson begins with a detailed look at “position” and how effective use of this technique reduces overall left hand tension. Some of the other main concepts addressed include shifting, jumps, and overall left hand efficiency.
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