Masterclass with Nicola Mazzanti – 2nd Edition | International Piccolo Flute Academy

The Basics of piccolo playing

Live streaming with Nicola Mazzanti

Three group lessons live on Zoom to acquire the most solid foundations of piccolo playing
by interacting with one of the most authoritative piccoloists in the world.

12 / 16 / 20 April 2024

time: 4:00 – 5:30 pm (UTC+2)

Los Angeles 7.00-8.30am, NY 10.00-11.30am,
London 3.00-4.30pm, Rome 4.00-5.30pm, Paris 4.00-5.30pm,
Beijing 10.00-11.30pm, Tokyo 11.00pm-0.30am

Registration will be available from March 15th to April 1st

WARNING:
THE MASTERCLASS IS LIMITED TO A MAXIMUM OF 7 PARTICIPANT STUDENTS, TO ENSURE THE BEST INTERACTION WITH THE TEACHER DURING THE LIVE BROADCAST

Why this Masterclass?

Having the most solid foundation of piccolo playing is the most important goal for a flutist who intends to play the piccolo professionally.
In this Masterclass you will unlock every aspect of this subject thanks to Nicola’s knowledge from decades of research and professional career at the international level.

This Masterclass is dedicated to:

flutists who need to acquire the most solid foundations of piccolo playing

flutists who, equipped with these solid foundations, wish to participate in auditions where piccolo playing is also required

flutists who have already achieved satisfying results with the flute and wish to obtain similar skills with the piccolo (intonation, flexibility, expressiveness, etc.)

flutists who aim at achieving a safe daily routine with the piccolo

flutists who do not have geographic accessibility to authoritative teachers

flutists who wish to understand, even just theoretically, the basics of piccolo playing in order to be able to understand and teach them

This Masterclass should NOT be attended by:

flutists who do not consider the study of the piccolo a serious and interesting thing

flutists who think they have nothing more to learn on the piccolo

users lacking a basic understanding of English

users who do not have a webcam and internet connection

This Masterclass is dedicated to:

flutists who need to acquire the most solid foundations of piccolo playing

flutists who, equipped with these solid foundations, wish to participate in auditions where piccolo playing is also required

flutists who have already achieved satisfying results with the flute and wish to obtain similar skills with the piccolo (intonation, flexibility, expressiveness, etc.)

flutists who aim at achieving a safe daily routine with the piccolo

flutists who do not have geographic accessibility to authoritative teachers

flutists who wish to understand, even just theoretically, the basics of piccolo playing in order to be able to understand and teach them

This Masterclass should NOT be attended by:

flutists who do not consider the study of the piccolo a serious and interesting thing

flutists who think they have nothing more to learn on the piccolo

users lacking a basic understanding of English

users who do not have a webcam and internet connection

The complete Program:

Introduction to the piccolo flute
Introduction to the concept of the three Check Points and their hierarchy (and integration)
Support work with vocals
Work on low notes
Physical and mental general flexibility
The three types of flexibility: large intervals, dynamics and intonation
The concept of articulation (mainly legato and staccato)
Scales: the three types of scales
Arpeggios
The critical points of our mechanism
The “expressive” piccolo
Working method on easy melodies

Introduction to the piccolo flute
Introduction to the concept of the three Check Points and their hierarchy (and integration)
Support work with vocals
Work on low notes
Physical and mental general flexibility
The three types of flexibility: large intervals, dynamics and intonation
The concept of articulation (mainly legato and staccato)
Scales: the three types of scales
Arpeggios
The critical points of our mechanism
The “expressive” piccolo
Working method on easy melodies

THE MASTERCLASS INCLUDES:

3 group lessons divided into explanations by the teacher and interaction with the students (only participants)

pdf of exercises specifically created by the teacher for the event

video recordings of the lessons, available for two weeks after the lesson

the certificate of participation in the Masterclass (only participants)

Nicola Mazzanti

Piccolo soloist of the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino from 1988 to 2020, his name is linked to numerous performance premieres and records: several composers have written pieces or concerts for piccolo for him.

Piccolo professor at the Hochschule of Lucerne in Switzerland, at the Conservatory of Italian Switzerland in Lugano, at the “Verdi” Conservatory in Milan and at the “Torrefranca” Conservatory in Vibo Valentia, during his career as a teacher he has developed an original teaching methodology appreciated worldwide.

Author of “The Mazzanti Method” (Theodore Presser editions), one of the most used exercise books for piccolo in the world.

He is the Artistic Director and co-founder of the International Piccolo Festival and the International Piccolo Flute Academy.

Nicola Mazzanti

Piccolo soloist of the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino from 1988 to 2020, his name is linked to numerous performance premieres and records: several composers have written pieces or concerts for piccolo for him.

Piccolo professor at the Hochschule of Lucerne in Switzerland, at the Conservatory of Italian Switzerland in Lugano, at the “Verdi” Conservatory in Milan and at the “Torrefranca” Conservatory in Vibo Valentia, during his career as a teacher he has developed an original teaching methodology appreciated worldwide.

Author of “The Mazzanti Method” (Theodore Presser editions), one of the most used exercise books for piccolo in the world.

He is the Artistic Director and co-founder of the International Piccolo Festival and the International Piccolo Flute Academy.

Registration will be available from March 15th to April 1st

Participant Pass

Access to the recordings of the lessons for two weeks

Access to the scores of the exercises proposed

Join the class live on Zoom

Ask Nicola Mazzanti any question during the live broadcast

Play the proposed exercises and Nicola will help you to correct them

Get the certificate of participation

149,90 €

(for no IPFA users)

149,90 €
119,90 €

(for monthly subscribers*)

149,90 €
99,90 €

(for annual subscribers*)

* if you are an active member (or a former member) of the International Piccolo Flute Academy, you will receive an email with your discount code within the opening date of the carts.

Auditor Pass

Access to the recordings of the lessons for two weeks

Access to the scores of the exercises proposed

79,90 €

(for no IPFA users)

79,90 €
69,90 €

(for monthly subscribers*)

79,90 €
55,90 €

(for annual subscribers*)

* if you are an active member (or a former member) of the International Piccolo Flute Academy, you will receive an email with your discount code within the opening date of the carts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I do if I cannot attend all 3 lessons?

After each class, you will have 2 weeks to view the recordings of the class you were unable to attend.

Why is the availability of each class limited to 7 spots?

As the expected level of interaction between teacher and student is very high, it is necessary for the class to be closed and limited in number.

Who is Nicola Mazzanti and what skills does he have?

Piccolo soloist of the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino from 1988 to 2020, his name is linked to numerous performance premieres and records: several composers have written pieces or concerts for piccolo for him. Piccolo professor at the Hochschule of Lucerne in Switzerland, at the Conservatory of Italian Switzerland in Lugano, at the “Verdi” Conservatory in Milan and at the “Torrefranca” Conservatory in Vibo Valentia, during his career as a teacher he has developed an original teaching methodology appreciated worldwide. Author of “The Mazzanti Method” (Theodore Presser editions), one of the most used exercise books for piccolo in the world. He is the Artistic Director and co-founder of the International Piccolo Festival and the International Piccolo Flute Academy.

What are the technological requirements necessary to be able to participate?

A stable internet line and a webcam with microphone are sufficient. Should you miss some portions of the lesson due to momentary interruptions of the connection, you will still be able to review the recording for the following two weeks.

What language will the Masterclass be taught in?

English. The minimum level required is elementary, with a basic knowledge of musical terms.

What if one or more lessons were to be cancelled?

We will refund any amount you have already paid corresponding to the lessons that do not take place. For example: if out of three lessons one is cancelled, we will refund you a third of the amount you paid for the Masterclass.
If we are able to make up for a cancelled lesson on a date other than the one previously communicated, but you are not available for that date, we will still refund you as described above.

Is there a different price for those who are also registered with IPFA Subscription?

Yes. For those registered with the IPFA subscription (and also for those who have been but today do not have an active subscription), the price of the PARTICIPANT Pass is 99.90 euros for annual subscribers and 119,90 euros for monthly subscribers, instead of 149.90 euros. For those registered with the IPFA subscription (and also for those who have been but today do not have an active subscription), the price of the AUDITOR Pass is 55,90 euros for annual subscribers and 69.90 euros for monthly subscribers, instead of 79.90 euros.

Can I participate as an auditor?

Yes, by purchasing the AUDITOR PASS you will have access to the recordings of the Masterclass for 2 weeks and to all the scores of the proposed exercises. However, you will not have access to live streaming with Vincent and therefore you will not be able to interact with him.

Do you have any further doubts?

Write us an email at info@internationalpiccolofluteacademy.com
We will be happy to provide answers to your questions!