"Ory is kind-hearted, extremely inspirational, and philosophically wise. We need more pedagogues like him in our industry."
— Ben W.
Virtual Event: Join Ory Shihor LIVE for a 2-day piano pedagogy intensive. Ory will be sharing advanced teaching techniques as well as proven methods for transitioning students into advanced levels.
Prerequisite: L1 Certificate
Date and Time: Oct 5 and 6, 2020, 12:00 PM-7:30 PM PST
Price: $399
Tuition includes:
- 10 hours of course materials: 8 sessions, 2 masterclasses, 2 group coaching sessions and more.
- Unlimited access to all course materials and recordings.
- [Updated Edition] OSI primary repertoire curriculum for elementary, intermediate, advanced and artist levels.
- Ory Shihor's Reference Guide to Metaphors as Teaching Tools for intermediate and advanced students.
- Online piano teaching apps and equipment comparison guide.
- Unlimited email support from the OSI team.
- 100% money-back satisfaction guarantee
L2 Certificate: Upon completion of the intensive, participants will receive an OSI Piano Pedagogy L2 Certificate and will become eligible for other advanced courses and the OSI teacher certification program.
Complete at your own pace: Recorded sessions and all course materials will be available for you to complete the course at your own pace.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
You are interested in continuing your pedagogical journey with Ory and would like to further explore advanced teaching techniques as well as proven methods for transitioning students into advanced levels.
You’re a seasoned piano teacher looking for new pedagogical perspectives and inspiration with a focus on intermediate and advanced students. You enjoy sharing your knowledge and experience with other like-minded teachers and being a part of a supportive community of lifelong learners.
You’re at the beginning of your pedagogical journey and would like teaching guidance from an experienced mentor as well as learning from other seasoned educators. You value ongoing professional development and are preparing yourself for a meaningful teaching career in music.
DURING THIS 2-DAY INTENSIVE, YOU'LL LEARN:
ADVANCED TEACHING TECHNIQUES and deepen your knowledge on topics such as teaching genre-specific tone production, dynamic range, the usage of metaphors, and fingering methodology.
OSI’S 5 CORE ADVANCED REPERTOIRE and how to successfully teach it as you transition your students from the intermediate to the advanced levels.
PRACTICING STRATEGIES - How to motivate students to practice and refine their repertoire to performance-ready level through Ory's 3 Learning Stages.
AUDITION AND COMPETITION PREPARATION - How to optimally prepare your students for auditions and competitions utilizing Ory's proven repertoire selection method.
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: Introduction of new evaluation and repertoire assignment tools that saves you time.
LIVE DEMONSTRATION: Innovative pedagogical techniques with live demonstration via two virtual masterclasses featuring advanced students.
ONLINE TEACHING: Stay on top of the latest online piano teaching tools and trends - discussion and live demonstration.
"Because of the big influence from Ory my students are changing dramatically! The praising part was very effective. I became a big fan of Ory! Thank you for your great job on organizing this event to a big success!
— Mai T.
Piano Pedagogy Intensive Curriculum
10 hours of material: 8 sessions, 2 masterclasses, 2 group coaching sessions
- Let's kick off the event!
- SESSION 1 ADVANCED REPERTOIRE 1.0 - Learn the 5 core advanced primary repertoire and how to successfully teach it as you transition your students from the intermediate to the advanced levels. (65:07)
- SESSION 2 METAPHORS AS TEACHING TOOLS - Learn Ory’s signature approach to using metaphors and how to apply them during lessons. (43:41)
- MASTERCLASS 1 - Ory will demonstrate how to apply the pedagogical techniques and concepts taught in this intensive through working with an advanced student. (45:43)
- MASTERCLASS 1 Q&A (3:49)
- SESSION 3 FINGERING STRATEGIES FOR INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED REPERTOIRE (41:42)
- SESSION 4 TECHNOLOGY HOUR - The latest online piano teaching trends for private lessons as well as group classes - discussion and live demonstration. (102:47)
- GROUP COACHING 1 with Ory (moderated by Maria) Discussion on selected topics that deal with modern day challenges for classical piano teachers. (Topic: "Student recruitment and retention") (70:23)
- Welcome back to Day 2! (3:58)
- ARTICULATION AND PHRASING (61:54)
- SESSION 2 INTERMEDIATE REPERTOIRE 2.0 - A deeper look into practicing solutions for the most common problems in each of the 5 core intermediate pieces. (45:41)
- MASTERCLASS 2 - Ory will demonstrate how to apply the pedagogical techniques and concepts taught in this intensive through working with an advanced student (40:35)
- MASTERCLASS 2 Q&A (4:21)
- SESSION 3 AUDITION AND COMPETITION PREPARATION (60:10)
- SESSION 4 PRACTICING STRATEGIES - How to practice and refine their repertoire to performance-ready level through Ory's 3 Learning Stages. (60:10)
- SESSION 5 PERFORMANCE EVALUATION 2.0 (46:24)
- GROUP COACHING 2 with Ory (moderated by Maria) Discussion on selected topics that deal with modern day challenges for classical piano teachers. (Topic: "Dealing with competitions") (45:07)
"Thank you for putting this whole course together, Ory! It was surprising and encouraging to hear the story of your own quest for healthy, effective technique. You clarified key and other elements and even organized them into a great roadmap chart. You've given me many things to explore!"
— Mary J.
You will receive an updated edition of the OSI Curriculum which includes new evaluation and repertoire assignment tools for all levels.
The curriculum will be updated continuously with new primary repertoire selections. You will have lifetime access to the most updated OSI curriculum with no extra cost.
One of the most effective ways to quickly describe a certain feeling or imagery to the student is through metaphors. Learn Ory’s signature approach to using metaphors and how to apply them during lessons.
You will receive Ory Shihor's Metaphors as Teaching Tools guide for classical piano teachers. This edition is part of the 5 Core Series for intermediate and advanced students.
HOST AND MASTER TEACHER
ORY SHIHOR (sh-EE-or) is an internationally acclaimed, award-winning pianist and renowned pedagogue. Born in Tel Aviv, Israel, he came to the U.S. at age 15 to study at the Curtis Institute of Music and later graduated from the Juilliard School. Mr. Shihor was the winner of the Young Concert Artists, the Gina Bachauer Juilliard Prize, first prize winner of the Washington International Piano Competition and prize winner at the Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Master Competition.
His students have garnered impressive credentials as winners of top prizes in prestigious international competitions such as the Naumburg and Hilton Head, and are regularly accepted to top conservatories and universities.
Mr. Shihor and his wife, Maria Liu, founded Ory Shihor Institute which provides piano instruction and exams for students of all levels, teacher training and certification, and a pre-college program for advanced young pianists with a focus on college audition preparation. Prior to founding his own institute, Mr. Shihor was dean of the Colburn Music Academy, which he founded in 2010, and served as professor of piano at the Colburn Conservatory for 10 years.
Mr. Shihor's teaching philosophy has transformed the playing of thousands of students over the course of his 25-year teaching career, making him one of the most sought-after and well-respected piano teachers in the world.
Ory Shihor is a Bösendorfer and Yamaha artist.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- I want to attend the event but I won't be available on October 5 and 6, will the event be recorded?
Yes, we will be recording the live event and participants will have full access to the session recordings and course materials.
- Can I attend part of the 2-day Intensive live and the remainder by watching the videos?
Yes.
- Do I need to complete the L1 Intensive in order to participate in L2?
Yes. L2 is built upon the knowledge learned in L1. Therefore, participating in L1 will ensure optimal learning.
- How long do I have access to the course materials?
After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
- Can I access the course from my phone and tablet?
Yes, the course is mobile and tablet friendly.
- How do I complete the training to get the L2 certificate?
To get the L1 certificate, you need to take the quizzes at the end of the sessions and score 80% or higher (usually 2-4 questions per session). You can retake the quizzes as many times as you like until you reach 80%. Just be sure to complete the quizzes by October 13, 2020 (one week after the intensive).
- Can I study at my own pace?
Yes. Participants will have full access to the course recordings and materials to study at their own time.
- Can I still join the course after October 4th?
Yes, you can but it will be at the regular price of $399. The special offer of $149 will expire on October 4 at 11:59 PM PST.
- What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us within the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.
"Thank you for doing this. It was incredibly helpful and great to meet everyone."
— Christine B.
"I am really enjoying the past two days and look forward to seeing more sessions like this."
— Don H.
"Thank you so much for such great courses and nice meeting with all of you."
— Michelle S.
"I always enjoy your lectures, and it makes me more confident about my teaching."
— Natasha S.
"Fantastic presentation! You are the best."
— Joanne S.