Beyond the Dots: Practical Strategies to Play More Expressively

A hands-on workshop for musicians of all levels exploring practical, learnable strategies for expressive playing on any instrument or voice.

This full-day workshop at Lantern Hall replaces vague musical advice with a toolkit of tangible skills for expressive music-making. Participants explore the biomechanics behind nuanced playing, how physical awareness builds musical drama and tension, cultivating a layered musical imagination, and how changing the way you listen shapes the music. Suitable for all levels and all instrumentalists and singers, with optional masterclass-style playing opportunities (a piano is provided for pianists) and no pressure to perform.