All string teachers have worked with students who struggle to change unhelpful technical habits—rigid bow holds, collapsed wrists, overly tight vibrato, or playing with tension under pressure. These habits not only limit musical growth but can also lead to frustration or even injury. This clinic will explore evidence-backed techniques for bringing unconscious habits into awareness and building new, sustainable movement patterns. Attendees will learn strategies for diagnosing the root causes of common issues, integrating technical corrections into the rehearsal process, and fostering body awareness in young players. Educators will leave with concrete, adaptable tools to help their students play with greater ease, expression, and confidence.
Target Audience
Orchestra directors
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Clinician Info
Ann Miller
University of the Pacific
Celebrated violinist Dr. Ann Miller has appeared in concert halls throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. At home performing music spanning the Baroque era to the present day, Ms. Miller enjoys a varied career as a chamber musician, soloist, and educator.
A proponent of new music, Ms. Miller made her New York debut as a soloist with the New Juilliard Ensemble in Alice Tully Hall in the North American premiere of David Matthews’ Concerto No. 2. An avid chamber musician, Ann Miller is a member of Trio 180, the piano trio-in-residence at the University of the Pacific.
Ms. Miller is a Professor of Violin at the Conservatory of Music of the University of the Pacific. She holds her Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees from the Juilliard School, and she received her Bachelor of Music, summa cum laude, from Rice University.