Coaching,
but how?
Coaching is a mental process - the aim is to develop a mindset that supports us sustainably in dealing with the everyday questions and challenges of our work as musicians.
A central component of my work is the interrelationship between the mindset we develop for everyday life and practising and the one we have when performing and on stage.
Everyday life & practising
Quality on stage is created in everyday life.In this section, we are increasing working on developing a well-structured, efficient and stress-free attitude towards ourselves and our work and establishing a positive and productive work-life balance.
Mental training
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Concentration and focus
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Harmonising productivity and personal well-being
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Dealing with difficult passages
Practice optimization
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Motivation
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Time management
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Establishing efficient practive systems
Competition
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Mental practice
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Dealing with disturbing thoughts
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Dealing with competition and juries
Alexander Technique
As part of my coaching, the Alexander Technique is a method that aims to promote more efficient and natural movement.
It helps to recognise and change unfavourable patterns of movement and posture and is used according to the needs and individual requirements of the musician to promote free breathing, flexibility and healthy muscle tone.
The Alexander Technique is also used as part of the curriculum at conservatoires worldwide to sensitise musicians to their own body awareness and relevant principles of anatomy and physiology.
I obtained my certificate in the application of the Alexander Technique from the Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique (STAT) London.
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Who is the coaching aimed at?
Orchestra musicians
Thanks to my many years of experience as a professional flautist, I know the specific needs and questions that arise in this environment.
Soloists
Soloists are encouraged through individual coaching to develop their artistic personality and unfold their full expressive power on stage.
Chamber musicians
Chamber musicians receive support in developing precise communication and joint interpretation in order to work together harmoniously and expressively as an ensemble.
Music students
Music students receive targeted support to further develop their skills, successfully master exams and ease the transition to professional musicianship.
What is the coaching process?
Step 1.
Work analysis
Coaching begins with an initial meeting to analyse the way you work and your personal needs, wishes and expectations of the coaching –
What has motivated and inspired me so far, what has held me back? What is my vision for the development of my personal and professional relationship with music?
Step 2.
Individualised coaching plan
An individualised coaching plan is drawn up based on the needs and personal expectations. There are many possibilities, from a short, intensive phase of exchange and counselling to long-term support.
Concrete initial steps are discussed and initated.
Step 3.
Perspective
The aim of coaching is to harmonise work-life balance and musical quality.
The processes that are cultivated in the sessions for two should be able to be continued independently in everyday life in order to maintain a high musical quality in playing on a permanent and sustainable basis.