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The Workshops
 
COURSE LEVELS A series of four DPS Workshop Retreats makes up the core of the DPS program. These three-day sessions are for groups of 5-7 pianists - students, professionals, teachers and amateurs. Pianists are in residence, participating in group discussions, exercises and activities that develop the DPS philosophy. The four Workshop Retreats are designed to be taken sequentially at a maximum rate of 1 - 2 per year, optionally supplemented with One-on-one DPS sessions between workshops to fully integrate DPS methods into one's work and life. Qualifications Minimum age: 18 Several years of daily practice between the ages of 4 and 18. Have some experience performing on stage solo. Workshop I - DPS Initiation Workshop Learning Away from the Keyboard Develop an emotional map of a new piece New Ways to Approach Practicing Stop rote repetition, regain control of your body Professional Discussions Stage Fright Learning through Cooking Learning methods Workshop II - Break Down Old Habits Learning Away from the Keyboard Mental Imagery New Ways to Approach Practicing Learn through honesty Professional Discussions Competition Learning through Cooking Re-creation Workshop III - Develop New Patterns Learning Away from the Keyboard Transform an emotional map into an interpretation New Ways to Approach Practicing Separating technical practicing from the rest Professional Discussions Chamber Music Learning through Cooking Patience Workshop IV - Apply New Patterns to Real Life Learning Away from the Keyboard Life and Music - Using parallels to improve both New Ways to Approach Practicing Using errors to pinpoint problems in internal balance Professional Discussions Recording Learning through Cooking Innovation