Event Details

August 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21 2022

Discovery Sessions with Merve Kocabeyler

Each session focuses on a different solo harp piece performed by active participants. Lessons on the piece played proceed with the principle of sharing ideas from all participants. At this point, the ARP team transmits the notes to all participants to ensure efficiency.

August 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21 2022

Mindshift with Merve Kocabeyler

There are some topics that every musician frequently encounters and seeks solutions for. In these short group lessons sprinkled throughout each day of the program, we break the prejudice that subjects not included in the curriculum will be learned only through experience. “Mindshift” is information sharing sessions that will progress on the following topics every day during the program. 

– Establishing a Daily Work Routine
– Warm-up Exercises and Technical Studies
– Competition Preparations, Mental Training
– Concert Preparations, Nutrition, Being Comfortable on Stage

August 17th, 2022

14:00-15:00 Backstage: Guest Artist Nil Kocamangil
Interview about her education life in Europe and her brilliant career journey

An intimate conversation with Nil Kocamangil, one of Turkey's brightest cellists, about her education and musical journey in Europe. It's not easy for young artist candidates to make big decisions that will shape their future. Even a single sentence from experienced artists who have been through the same paths before can make a big difference. In this interactive session, all participants have the opportunity to ask questions.

August 18th, 2022

10:00-11:00 Backstage: Guest Physiotherapist Zeynep Şağban
We discover our body and learn to protect it

An applied presentation session with physiotherapist Zeynep Şağban to learn what we need to pay attention to in order to explore our bodies, work efficiently on the harp, and have a healthy posture in the long run.

– Hand problems in instrumentalist musicians
– What are the musculoskeletal system problems, how can they be prevented?
– What can be done to increase durability, performance, functionality?
– Evaluation of pain, posture, functionality and anxiety in musicians
– Holistic approach: things to consider in daily life
– Importance of nutrition and exercise
– Vagus nerve for immediate stress management
– How can dexterity be increased?
– Exercises

August 19th, 2022

14:00-15:30 Backstage: “Touch My Dream” with Speaker and Writer Banu Tozluyurt and interview with Merve Kocabeyler

When you look at successful people, "success" is not presented to anyone on a platter, it's the way they look at failure that makes a difference. Touch My Dreamis an interactive work created by Banu Tozluyurt in order to realize our emotional capital that will shape our future, to reveal the power within us and to provide the necessary skills for resilience. 

In the second half of the workshop, Banu Tozluyurt and Merve Kocabeyler present a discussion on competitions, education, and career overseas, open to all listeners.