| CONTREBASSE (cours individuels en anglais ou grec) | |
| Horaires : | à convenir avec le professeur |
| Professeur : | Mihalis Kalkanis |
| Lieu : | salle 8 E, ch. Foretaille ou domicile de l’élève |
| Tarifs : | CHF 750.- par semestre (leçons de 30 min.) CHF 900.- par semestre (leçons de 45 min.) |
| Site internet | www.mihaliskalkanis.com |
Pedagogical approach
Music is a language, a form of expression
Basic goal as a teacher
My aim is to initiate young people and adults to the magic world of music through this beautiful instrument. To make students capable of playing music, not just the double bass. Music comes from the musician, not the instrument.
The first approach with the instrument / proper posture (for beginners)
The double bass is a big instrument and one might think that it needs a lot of effort and power in order to handle/play it. But the key is to find the proper body positioning as soon as possible in order to play effortless. This is a key that will enables the student to unlock many doors in his musical future.
There are no wrong notes.
I think it is very important to learn how we can embrace our mistakes instead of correcting them, as if there are no wrong notes. Music is a language, a form of expression, so in my view, we should preserve the environment of freedom and enjoyment specially for the beginners.
Notes are only one of the many elements of music.
All of us, when we look at a musical notation, the first thing that we focus on, are the notes. Notes represent the pitch and duration of a sound, but that’s all.. What about all the others elements that music consists of? Discussion and research on rhythm, dynamics, phrasing, timbre of the sound, articulation, harmony and many others, will give/enhance student’s interpretation with a professional musical character and it will open up her/his horizon in order to collaborate in a higher level with other musicians in the future.
Practicing efficiently
This is one of the most important aspects and I feel very responsible as a teacher to help my students find their formula/way of efficiently practicing in order to achieve the best possible results in the shortest possible time. Formulate together a daily practice routine can be very helpful to my experience. Saving time and energy is crucial in our days/world. My ultimate goal from one point onwards is the same as that of the parent. To make my students independent, to be able to teach themselves.
Creativity
I believe that each of us has a lot of creativity hidden inside. I really enjoy to explore my student’s creativity potential, and encourage her/him to find their own inner musical voice.
Uniqueness
Adaptability to the individual needs and dreams of each student is one of the principals I follow in my teaching. This concerns the formulation of the daily practice routine, repertoire, proper posture, technique and many more.
Suggested reading & discography
There are many books and musical compositions that have changed my musical life in a better way and I wish I had read/listened to all these earlier. I would love to share some of them with my students, in the right timing (which is not the same for everyone!).
Method
The vehicle for my pedagogical approach is the ABRSM which is a widespread examination system.
