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Mini masterclasses

Leo Geyer on Deciphering the Arts Council England Investment Principles

Leo Geyer on Deciphering the Arts Council England Investment Principles

Join composer and conductor Leo Geyer, founder of Constella OperaBallet, as he takes us on a whistle stop tour of the new Arts Council Investment Principles. Learn more about small ways in which you can strengthen your funding applications Read more

Published: 1st June, 2022

Updated: 6th June, 2022

Author: Kate Blackstone

Steve Pycroft on why you should devise a cross-genre project

Steve Pycroft on why you should devise a cross-genre project

Percussionist, composer and musical director Steve Pycroft from Kaleidoscope Orchestra explains the benefits of devising cross genre projects and gives some practical tips. Read more

Published: 3rd May, 2022

Author: Kate Blackstone

An Introduction to Meditation with Shukri Devi (Alison Gordon)

An Introduction to Meditation with Shukri Devi (Alison Gordon)

Shukri Devi, from Meditation Changes Lives, talks about the practice of meditation and its benefits to you as a musician. Read more

Published: 4th April, 2022

Author: Kate Blackstone

Hannah Mitchell-Harrison on Diversifying Your Work Portfolio

Hannah Mitchell-Harrison on Diversifying Your Work Portfolio

Three easy steps to think more broadly about your music career and earning potential Read more

Published: 2nd February, 2022

Updated: 30th March, 2022

Author: Kate Blackstone

Joshua Owen Mills on Taking the Fear out of Tax

Joshua Owen Mills on Taking the Fear out of Tax

Tenor Joshua Owen Mills explains tax returns for musicians and gives some budgeting tips. Read more

Published: 20th January, 2022

Author: Kate Blackstone

Tanya Bannister on Finding Your Why

Tanya Bannister on Finding Your Why

Tanya Bannister, president of Concert Artists's Guild, talks about finding your why and its importance to you as an artist. Read more

Published: 10th December, 2021

Updated: 6th January, 2022

Author: Kate Blackstone

Andrew Ousley on website optimisation for classical musicians

Andrew Ousley on website optimisation for classical musicians

Andrew Ousley of Unison Media tells you what every classical musicians' website needs in order to connect with audiences. Read more

Published: 4th November, 2021

Updated: 30th March, 2022

Author: Kate Blackstone

Photographer Kaupo Kikkas on publicity photos for musicians

Photographer Kaupo Kikkas on publicity photos for musicians

Our latest mini Masterclass focuses on music photography by Estonian photographer and visual artist, Kaupo Kikkas. Read more

Published: 29th April, 2021

Updated: 30th March, 2022

Author: Helen Carvell

Kate Blackstone on making a positive start to 2021

Kate Blackstone on making a positive start to 2021

YCAT's 'mini masterclass' series offers relevant advice from musicians, for musicians. Read more

Published: 5th January, 2021

Updated: 29th September, 2021

Author: Helen Carvell

Tenor Joshua Owen Mills's top tips for managing your finances

Tenor Joshua Owen Mills's top tips for managing your finances

YCAT's 'mini masterclass' series offers relevant advice from musicians, for musicians. Read more

Published: 30th November, 2020

Updated: 29th September, 2021

Author: Helen Carvell

Conductor Chad Goodman's top tips for creating a wildly successful concert!

Conductor Chad Goodman's top tips for creating a wildly successful concert!

As part of our mini masterclass series, conductor Chad Goodman's shares his tips for creating a wildly successful concert. Read more

Published: 2nd November, 2020

Updated: 30th March, 2022

Author: Helen Carvell

Pianist Tom Poster's top tips for programming

Pianist Tom Poster's top tips for programming

Pianist Tom Poster shares his thoughts on programming in our latest mini-masterclass Read more

Published: 14th October, 2020

Updated: 30th March, 2022

Author: Helen Carvell

Ema Nikolovska explains Chausson's 'Chanson perpétuelle'

Ema Nikolovska explains Chausson's 'Chanson perpétuelle'

Mezzo-soprano Ema Nikolovska explains her song learning process and the importance of establishing a relationship with the text through Chausson's 'Chanson perpétuelle'. Read more

Published: 5th September, 2020

Updated: 30th March, 2022

Author: Barbara Revesz

Ema Nikolovska shares her programming ideas: final questions

Ema Nikolovska shares her programming ideas: final questions

Singer Ema Nikolovska shares her thoughts on programming. Read more

Published: 3rd August, 2020

Updated: 30th March, 2022

Author: Sean Dunn

Ema Nikolovska shares her programming ideas: exploring proportion

Ema Nikolovska shares her programming ideas: exploring proportion

Singer Ema Nikolovska shares her thoughts on programming. Read more

Published: 30th July, 2020

Updated: 30th March, 2022

Author: Sean Dunn

Ema Nikolovska shares her programming ideas: exploring context

Ema Nikolovska shares her programming ideas: exploring context

Singer Ema Nikolovska shares her thoughts on programming. Read more

Published: 29th July, 2020

Updated: 30th March, 2022

Author: Sean Dunn

Ema Nikolovska shares her programming ideas: introduction

Ema Nikolovska shares her programming ideas: introduction

Singer Ema Nikolovska shares her thoughts on programming. Read more

Published: 29th July, 2020

Updated: 30th March, 2022

Author: Sean Dunn

Pitching your project with David Taylor

Pitching your project with David Taylor

David Taylor presents YCAT's sixth mini masterclass on how to pitch your project Read more

Published: 22nd July, 2020

Updated: 30th March, 2022

Author: Helen Carvell

Bassoonist Amy Harman's top tips for memorising music

Bassoonist Amy Harman's top tips for memorising music

Bassoonist Amy Harman's top tips for memorising music Read more

Published: 13th July, 2020

Updated: 23rd March, 2022

Author: Helen Carvell

Pianist Alexander Ullman's 5 top tips for memorising music

Pianist Alexander Ullman's 5 top tips for memorising music

Pianist Alexander Ullman's top tips for memorising music Read more

Published: 8th July, 2020

Updated: 30th March, 2022

Author: Helen Carvell

Matthew Jones leads Kundalini Yoga and Meditation For Musicians

Matthew Jones leads Kundalini Yoga and Meditation For Musicians

Read more

Published: 22nd June, 2020

Updated: 29th September, 2021

Author: Helen Carvell

Introductory Yoga for Musicians with Matthew Jones

Introductory Yoga for Musicians with Matthew Jones

YCAT mini masterclass series presents an introductory yoga class, specially designed for musicians. Read more

Published: 22nd May, 2020

Updated: 29th September, 2021

Author: Helen Carvell

Olivia Jageurs's 5 top tips on using Zoom to perform music

Olivia Jageurs's 5 top tips on using Zoom to perform music

Trying to do live performances from home? Here are the tips you need to do it! Read more

Published: 28th April, 2020

Updated: 30th March, 2022

Author: Helen Carvell

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    Wigmore Lunchtime Concert Series

    Quatuor Agate perform Boccherini and Brahms.

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    Wigmore Lunchtime Concert Series

    Gabriel Martins (cello) performs Bach's cello suites No.1 and No.5.

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