Workshops/Masterclasses
Designed to help pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds gain access to music conservatoire training and teaching from professionals, Esther regularly works with the Widening & Participation team at the Royal Academy of Music (RAM) to help bridge this gap, delivering workshops in the following areas:
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- Improvisation
- Effective practice techniques
- Ensemble Skills
- Performance Skills
- Mental well-being
- Yoga, muscle relaxation and strength exercises
- Breathing exercises
- Reed making
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Recent Workshops/Masterclasses include:
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St. Marks Sunday Series - Woodwind Workshops
at RAM, Jan-Mar 2024
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British Double Reed Society Double Reed day
Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama (RWCMD), Mar 24
- Conducting and leading Double Reed Ensembles
- Performance classes
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Finding the Breath with the oboe
Oboe Masterclass with Esther Williams
RWCMD, Mar 24
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Gloucestershire Double Reed Day
Cheltenham, Jun 24
- Performance classes
- Oboe Workshop
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RAM Takeover Day, Jul 24
Inner Ear Summer Programme 2023
Royal Academy of Music