Alasdair Beatson
Mentorships
Ensembles design a programme of study with a chosen mentor in a mix of private and public sessions. Public masterclasses are mostly held at Kings Place and are open and free to observers.
"ChamberStudio is a completely unique springboard for development, which seems to truly understand the meaning of nurture” – Maxwell Quartet
About - Mentorships provide an exceptional opportunity for ensembles to undertake a dedicated period of coaching in private or public masterclasses with renowned mentors.
New from August 2023, ensembles can choose to do a single 3-hour masterclass with their chosen mentor, or plan a set of two or three masterclasses with that mentor. Our public masterclasses are mostly held at Kings Place, London.
Eligibility - Mentorships are open to chamber ensembles no longer eligible for regular support at music college or university, but also to Fellowship holders. We welcome applications from all instrument combinations.
Applications are open year-round.
Once accepted onto a Mentorship or Residency, ensembles might also be invited to participate in one of ChamberStudio’s other programmes: the Visiting Professor Series or Hall One Masterclasses.
Ensembles applying to ChamberStudio for the first time - will be invited to an online consultation with Artistic Director, Donald Grant. You may be asked to submit video materials.
Ensembles continuing from a recent Mentorship or Residency - will discuss details for planning a new Mentorship or Residency in a call with Donald Grant. If the gap since your last ChamberStudio programme is more than a year, or if your ensemble has changed one of its members, your new programme will start with a fresh Consultation.
Choice of mentor for your programme will usually come from ChamberStudio’s list of mentors, but in some circumstances it is possible to suggest a musician who is not currently on the list.
Mentorship Fees: £120 per 3-hour masterclass (£40/hr)
Apply for a Mentorship
Ensembles applying to ChamberStudio for the first time - Please fill in this form.
Ensembles continuing from a recent Mentorship - Email Matt Rogers
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