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Mike Block is a pioneering multi-style cellist, singer, composer, and educator.

Guided Practice Sessions (GPS)

If you are looking for upcoming GPS events, please check out our new dedicated site at www.GuidedPracticeSessions.com

Below is the archive of the 5 GPS Units from March and May 2021, which you can still access via the buttons at the bottom of the page.

In a rut with practicing/inspiration during the pandemic? Join me for weekly guided practice sessions, focusing on a specific topic!

These aren’t your typical workshops, but more like a regular group class at the gym: I will be your trainer, and you will do what I say to “get in shape.” :) Each program will focus on a different goal, with a custom curriculum that progressively builds on participant interests/needs. We’ll come out the other end with new skills, new inspiration, and new friends!

Sign-up for your program(s) of choice below, and see you soon! :)

We are the musicians we practice to be. The goal of GPS is to make it easier for you to get where you want to go.

Upcoming GPS topics:

Stay tuned for some exciting new GPS units in Fall, 2021! :)

details

Sessions are LIVE, via Zoom. Each session features 60 minutes of guided practice, followed by 30 minutes of Q&A and follow up. Have to miss a session? DON’T WORRY! All seessions are recorded and posted immediately after class for you to catch up. The membership fee for each program is $100, so for around the price of a single lesson, you’ll get hours of guided practicing and support over multiple productive afternoons, as well as access to the archived recordings for continued practice.

GPS is intended for Intermediate and Advanced players.

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Access your Guided Practice Session information by clicking bel0w:

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archived Guided Practice Sessions:

repertoire-based units

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improvisation in Folk & Jazz

Repertoire Focus: Big Sciota, Blue Bossa Whiskey Before Breakfast, Perdido

Each daily session will feature 60 minutes of guided practice, followed by 30 minutes of Q&A and follow up. $100 for the month, plus continued access to the video recordings and supplementary PDF materials. Originally filmed May 2021

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RHYTHMIC STRING PLAYING, CHOPPING, and Accompaniment

Repertoire Focus: Big Sciota, Blue Bossa Whiskey Before Breakfast, Perdido

Each daily session will feature 60 minutes of guided practice, followed by 30 minutes of Q&A and follow up. $100 for the month, plus continued access to the video recordings and supplementary PDF materials. Originally filmed May 2021

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archived Guided Practice Sessions: “The Fundamentals”

Intro Video

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Relaxation and Healthy Body Use

A Technique Bootcamp for Cellists

Each daily session will feature 60 minutes of guided practice, followed by 30 minutes of Q&A and follow up. $100 for the week.

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Rhythmic string playing & chopping

For bowed string players

Each daily session will feature 60 minutes of guided practice, followed by 30 minutes of Q&A and follow up. $100 for the week.

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Improvisation

All musicians welcome

Each daily session will feature 60 minutes of guided practice, followed by 30 minutes of Q&A and follow up. $100 for the week.

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