Carolyn Shaak and Jamie Shaak

are available to do workshops, demonstrations, master classes and or presentations for your studio, club, or store. Their topics range from development of tone, touch and technique to finding just the right repertoire, theory games, group activities that inspire and motivate and creative work that leads to to improvising and composing.

Whenever possible they bring students to illustrate the activities and show the benefits of the method.

Contact us for further information and fees.

Carolyn Shaak
PO Box 100614
Denver, CO 80250

c.shaak@comcast.net
Tel: (303) 756-0756
Fax: (303) 756-8018

For examples of other possible topics for workshops and demonstrations please see the workshops listed below or call one of the contact numbers above

Workshops in 2009

Workshops in 2008 

Workshops in 2007

SUMMER Piano Pedagogy Intensive

July 6 and 7, 2007 

Shaak Music Studio

Denver, CO  Call (303) 756-0756

  

July 6th and 7th (Friday and Saturday), Carolyn Shaak and June Haun  presented a dynamic and highly specific workshop, covering their comprehensive approach
to piano teaching and technical development.   2 full-day course at the
Shaak Music Studio in southeast Denver called Summer Piano Pedagogy Intensive which
includes individual and group teaching methods and demonstrations at several different
levels, lectures, hands-on techniques, handouts, discussions and much more.
Originally this workshop was designed for some pedagogy faculties from Korea and
the U. S., but we have decided to extend the invitation to those university and college
students who are graduating and are either looking at different teaching methods for their
own private studios or are interested in piano pedagogy college positions. It will be a
great opportunity for them to examine the Piano Partners Series and the teaching
philosophy and methods of Bernard and Carolyn Shaak, as well as to observe how their
materials are used in our studios. Because of the nature of this workshop we are limiting
enrollment to a small number. It is essential to apply early and reserve a spot.
If you have any questions please call or email. Following is an application form
and a detailed outline of each of the 4 sessions of the Intensive.

July 12 and 13, 2007

Guest Speaker,Carolyn Shaak,with domonstrations and exhibits

for the Wyoming State Music Teachers Association

Open to guests from all states and countries; call 303 756 0756 for details

February 20, 2007

In-studio Workshop by Carolyn Shaak at The Shaak Music Studio, Denver, CO

Topic: "Right from the Beginning"

Workshops in 2006

November 11, 2006
Auraria Music Teachers Association, an area group of the Colorado State Music Teachers Association
AMTA Achievement Day
Forum of the Fine Arts Building
Community College of Aurora
9:30 – 12:30
Master Class with six upper level pre-college students
Open to non-members

October 21, 2006
Colorado Federation of Music Clubs Fall Session
Renaissance Hotel, 3801 Quebec, Denver, CO 80207
O’Hare Room – Carolyn Shaak Piano Master Class and Demonstration

October 14 and 15, 2006
North Carolina Music Teachers Association
NCMTA Conference
Elon University, Elon, NC
After Dinner Speech – Saturday evening
Presentation Sunday morning on Technique, assisted by Jamie Shaak

Exhibited Shaak Piano Music, CDs, the new Bean Bag Game and the new
Shaak Technique Book by Carolyn and Jamie Shaak

February 5, 2006
Musicians’ Society of Denver
Bethany Lutheran Church, Denver, CO
A Tribute to the Shaaks – Performers, Composers and Teachers with Introduction by Heather Brecl
Performances of a large portion of the Shaak repertoire by Carolyn Shaak, daughters of Bernard and Carolyn Shaak, Leslie Hitelman, Kim Panjwani and Jamie Shaak and students of Colorado music teachers.

Workshops in 2005

September 27, 2005 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Carolyn presents the new Shaak Technique Book 1 by Carolyn and Jamie Shaak,

How to improve your Tone and Technique at the Piano

Other topics:

"What follows Piano Partners Book 3?"

"Games that 'work' in private as well as group lessons"

"Duets from the Beginning that improve listening skills and reading"

"How to design a custom repertoire portfolio for each student"

November 6, 2005, 2:00 PM

Jones Theater, 119 Main Street,Westcliffe, Colorado (719) 783-9709

Jamie and Carolyn Shaak presented a

Concert of Two- piano and Solo Piano Repertoire

featuring music by Rachmaninoff, Mozart, Chopin and more

in a Series called "Classical Music in the Valley"

Workshops in 2004

Feb. 8, 2004 2:30 - 5:00
Talent Search & Fund  Raiser 'Garage Sale" sponsored by The Musicians' Society of Denver, C. Shaak (president) at Wells Music, 685 S. Broadway, Denver, CO

March 8, 2004 10:30 A. M.- Noon
"Lesson Variations" Loveland and Fort Collins, CO for the Loveland and fort Collins Music Teachers Association

March 17, 2004 10:00 - 11:00
"Great Composers' American Association of
Music for Young University Women
Pianists" Shaak Studio, Denver, CO

March 30, 2004 10:30
Video demonstration MTNA
National Convention Of an
Advanced Group Kansas City, MI

April 13, 2004 10:00 - 11:30
"Nurturing Young Pikes Peak Music Teachers
Childrens' Musical Association - Good News Piano
Talents" and Organ, Colorado Springs, CO

April 14, 2004 10:00
Arapahoe Philharmonic Orchard
Road Christian Center,
Christina Lan, soloist, Orchard and I-25,
Denver, CO Mozart Concerto K 537

April 18, 2003 3:00
A Piano & Harp Recital For
Delta Omicron Nat'l
By Carolyn Shaak and Music Fraternity, Shaak Music
Emily Levin Studio, Denver, CO

May 7, 2004 10:00 - Noon
"Making tracks in Pueblo,
CO Piano Teaching"

August 4,5,6 '04, 9:00 - Noon
Shaak Music Studio, Denver, CO 80210

Seminar for Piano Teachers

Workshops in 2003

Feb. 6, 2003 10:00 - 11:30
"Musical Motions", a presentation by Carolyn Shaak for the Douglas-Elbert Music Teachers Association in Parker, CO

March 11, 2003 10:00 - Noon
"Technic & Repertoire", a Presentation and Demonstration by Carolyn Shaak and her students for the South Suburban Music Teachers Association at St. Andrew Church, Denver, CO

April 9, 2003 10:00 - Noon
"The Four big T's" in Piano Teaching for the Denver Area Music Teachers by Carolyn Shaak at Wells Music Store, 685 S. Broadway, Denver, CO

April 11, 2003 10:30 - Noon
"Tone, Touch, Technic and Theory" a Workshop by Carolyn Shaak for the Columbine Music Teachers Association, Littleton, CO

May 14, 2003 9:45 - Noon
"Unique Technique" Loveland Area Music Teachers Association, Loveland, CO

A Presentation and Demonstration by Carolyn Shaak and her students

June 6, 2003 10:45 - Noon
"Forty Ways to Practice A Piece" a presentation by Carolyn Shaak for the Colorado State Music Teachers Association State Conference at Silver Creek, CO

Sept. 10, 2003 10:30 - Noon
"Forty Ways To Practice A Piece", a presentation for the
Boulder Area Music Teachers Association in Boulder, CO

Oct. 14, 2003 10:15 - 11:30
" Lesson Enhancements", presented by Carolyn Shaak for the
Greeley Music Teachers Association, Greeley, CO

Oct. 15, 2003 10:30 - 11: 30
A Piano Concert by Students of Carolyn Shaak for the American Association of University Women, at the Central Christian Church in Denver, CO