““This experience has made me become more deeply aware of what goes on in the music, and I really want to learn more about the art of improvisation.”

“Thank you so much for opening our eyes and ears to something that should have never been forgotten!”

“This is incredibly inspiring... I want to clear my schedule to just practice this!””

“”This was an amazing week! Magical moments between musicians, as a player and as a listener. I don’t think any of us will ever see classical music the same way after this! I really want to continue.”

“I was a bit afraid at the beginning, but this was a perfect beginner course. Now I would love to learn more about all the topics covered and go deeper!”

“This experience has motivated me to bring a higher level of musical communication and human interaction to my section in the orchestra.”

“The concert was an unforgettable experience... I never thought we could do something like that!””

““I can really use the tools I learned in my everyday life with my cello... to feel more connected with my music-making, and to share it with an audience”

“What affected me most is the improvisational approach to my repertoire pieces. I try to play as if they were improvised in the moment, try to let them surprise me!”

“I really want to start adding moments of classical improvisation into my own concerts and recitals.”

“The faculty concert with contemporary music and improvisations might have been the best concert I ever experienced!”
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““This course just made me want to learn more about everything! Musical forms and theory so I could improvise better, but also freedom in performance... Thank you!”

“The amount of simple and practical exercises we learned for all levels was great. I can use them with my students immediately!”

”I really want to continue learning the forms and structures that we touched upon... and to become an improviser! I can already feel how it benefits my instrument and repertoire studies.”

”I think I am less afraid of mistakes than I was before this course. I also feel more connected to the music, my own expression and communicating something, rather than self-criticism and perfectionism.”
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““I was very surprised that very nice improvisations took place right from the start.”

“It was exciting to see how much all the participants were able to immerse themselves in the moment and improvisation, even without any previous knowledge. No one was “left behind”, everyone was able to contribute with their instrument and their own ideas and improv skills.”

”Pauliina gave clear instructions and intervened as little as possible, and created a relaxed atmosphere that lasted the whole day.”

“After this workshop, I am going to do improvisation with students and focus more on making music together!”
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