The Campagnoli Challenge

A Free Online Workshop
June 28 - July 2, 2023

• Do you wish you could learn music faster?

• Do you waste lots of time in the practice room, or feel unfocused during your practice?

• Are you looking for a way to jumpstart your summer practice?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then join me for the Campagnoli Challenge!

Challenge Details

During this free 5-day Challenge you’ll learn one of Bartolomeo Campagnoli’s Caprices alongside other violists from around the world. I’ll send you a PDF packet with detailed practice instructions for the week, and we’ll meet over Zoom once a day for five days to go over that plan in detail.

Zoom Event Schedule (all times Pacific Standard Time)

June 28: 12:30pm
June 29: 12:30pm
June 30: 12:30pm
July 1: 8:00am
July 2: 12:30pm

Each workshop will last approximately 1-1.5 hrs.

In a different time zone? Use this handy tool to find the start time in your area.

Why Campagnoli? Unlike studies like Kayser or Kreutzer, Campagnoli’s Caprices are special in that they are some of the earliest etudes originally written for viola. They are wonderfully musical, with numerous technical challenges to help you grow in all aspects of your playing.

Over the course of the Challenge, I’ll show you my step-by-step approach to break down technical and musical roadblocks quickly and efficiently, then put the pieces back together in time to make a convincing performance.

Along the way, you’ll learn techniques to make more efficient and effective use of your time in the practice room, so you’re confident you’re using every minute well.

We’ll use the Caprice to cover additional topics including:

• Developing a beautiful sound with a balanced and fluid bow arm.

• Using efficient movement patterns and releasing unneeded tension to play with more ease.

• Playing with more expression using a simple technique I call “The 4 Variables” (yes, I think there are 4!)

Sound good?

To register for the challenge, enter your email address in the form below. After registering, be sure to confirm your email to ensure you receive updates on the challenge from me!

FAQ

I can’t attend the live Zoom events, can I still participate?
Yes! Register for the event and you’ll get access to recordings of the workshops as well as PDF’s of the materials shared.

Can I join Mid-Challenge?
Sure! If you register you can follow along on your own schedule, or even complete the challenge at a later date.

I’m a beginning violist, is this too advanced for me?
During the challenge I’ll demonstrate ways to simplify parts of the Caprice so you can adapt it to your level. Violists that can play at least at the level of the Telemann Viola Concerto will find the most benefit from this Challenge.

I’m a violinist, can I participate?
If you’ve got a viola, sure 😀! This Caprice is specifically written for viola, so it’s important you can read alto clef, as I won’t be provided a transcribed version.