The Permanent Workshop
of Musical Interpretation

PRESENTATION

The Permanent Workshop of Musical Interpretation (Atelier Permanent d'Interprétation Musicale, APIM) arises from a rigorous preparation process that explores a wide diversity of pedagogical experiences and resources. This takes the form of a unique space, reserved for studying in-depth the inner workings of instrumental technique, essentially focusing on the interpretation of contemporary music. Brought together around the pivotal figure Jean-Pierre Dupuy, a select group of artists and teachers has been formed whose main ambition is to share their need to live this music to the full with their students, by means of a living, learning experience, an approach quite different to the ones traditionally adopted by enterprises such as this.

The Permanent Workshop of Musical Interpretation is addressed to all those musicians who wish to share a time that is special, while discovering and learning to perfect individual discipline. Structured around the personality of each participant, the student finds a catalyst for his or her emotional, physical and intellectual planes. Individual creativity is thus able to manifest itself, through music, as Art.

The Permanent Workshop of Musical Interpretation is open to pianist, as well as soloists, established chamber groups, or those that form spontaneously between members attending the Workshop, and singers who bring a personal pianist, though, if required, the Workshop can provide accompaniment.

The Permanent Workshop of Musical Interpretation is present in: Madrid, Barcelona, Paris and the Principality of Andorra. Classes take place throughout the year, at times and schedules suited to the specific needs of each student.

DETAILS

Teacher : Jean-Pierre Dupuy : Piano / Chamber music.

.. Training / Advanced courses

The Música Studio teaching staff guarantees quality professional training and advanced courses with study programmes that run over 3 trimesters. (Depending on demand, July and September may also be included in a complementary fashion).

The mission of the Workshop: providing access to true artistic study and training musicians, who are already proficient in the culture of music and its techniques, in preparation for a personal or professional project.

.. Applied present-day music

Within the general study programme, very special attention is given to contemporary music. Every student receives instruction that gives special priority to this discipline.

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Enrolment candidates will be subjected to an evaluation of their instrumental skills.

1/ The solo instrument

> a) 3 classes a month, each one lasting 2 hours.

> b) 2 classes a month, each one lasting 2 hours.

1a/ Occasional private classes for pianists, other instruments, or singers.

For performers who require occasional private classes not necessarily for motives related to their professional careers.

2/ Chamber music

(ad libitum training) Attending the programme.

> 2 classes of chamber music a month, each one lasting 2 hours.

3/ The master class

> A public interpretation class, lasting 4 hours, is held once a month.

Only a maximum of 4 members per session, chosen by the teacher of the previous the master class, will be active performers. In any event, the public class will only take place if the performance is attended by a minimum of six students. Enrolments must be registered 15 days before the class.

4/ Training for the accompanist, ensemble musician

Every student receives musical instruction that is very strongly focused on this discipline.
Sight reading techniques: Orchestra reduction – training in a varied repertoire.

> 2 classes a month, each one lasting 2 hours.

5/ Understanding and interpreting the music of today

This is a group course.

The course is structured in 12 sessions of 3 hours each all are given to a single group without limit to the number of students. It has been specifically designed so that any differences in level, instruments or origins do not become an obstacle, but rather help generate a very enriching synergy. No distinction is made between active students and students in the audience. All that is required is the active participation of group members, in a spontaneous and voluntary fashion.

Understanding and interpreting the music of today is a learning concept that attempts to help students and teachers from all disciplines understand contemporary music, no matter what instruments they play. Based on practical examples designed to stimulate creativity among the students, it deals with, among others, the following questions, in an open and direct manner:

• What is contemporary music ?
• In what ways is it different from classical music ?
• Why interpret contemporary music ?
• How do we define the work of the modern-day composer ?
• A general overview of different aesthetic tendencies, introduction to mixed music.
• The range of reference works.
• Analysis of orchestral scores, etc.

6/ Improvised music

This discipline is considered to be an essential part of a professional musician’s training. Jean-Pierre Dupuy leads an improvisation workshop once a week, for all instruments.

The course is structured in 12 sessions, each one lasting 3 hours. The course is also open to instrumentalists who are not necessarily enrolled with Música Studio, and may participate in one or several classes.

7/ Pre-concerts

These are reserved for students who take the annual course, to give them the chance refine their concert programmes. A pre-concert structure has been organised, giving each interpreter the opportunity to perform before an audience and take part in amicable meetings with musical colleagues and important figures from the world of music.

This activity does not involve any kind of expenditure for the interpreter, as the entire event is organised by Música Studio.

8/ The information pool

Música Studio has a department of consultancy services, which deals with requests for contacts, information and career counselling. This department is led by a group specialising in communications, who work as press officers for a management services company. Help with programmes.

The fees for the consultancy services will vary depending on demand.

9/ Personalised coaching

Música Studio’s coaching services accompany soloists, chamber music ensembles and groups playing a variety of musical styles. This allows them to develop their potential and skills, in the context of professional artistic objectives. Providing support in advertising CDs, DVDs, etc.

The fees for the services will vary depending on demand.

10/ Obtaining your diploma

Música Studio presents a Master’s degree in the Interpretation of Contemporary Music after completing 2 years worth of courses. An evaluation audition is held in Paris, Barcelona and Madrid every year, before a highly qualified jury, to assess the level of studies attained over the previous year. This evaluation is based on continuous control and leads to a certificate that considers the regularity, involvement and competence of the student. The prerequisites and fees are available on request.

 

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