Teaching
'If your sound is well, you feel well' - Johannes Goritzki
Education is an important element of Kirsten's career. Alongside regular education outreach work, Kirsten has been invited to give masterclasses throughout the UK and abroad, and has coached on the senior chamber music course at Procorda and on Cadenza. Kirsten has experience teaching young and adult students at all levels, and currently teaches a small class of private students.
Kirsten strongly believes that talent and potential will only get a student so far, and positive reinforcement and a structured approach to teaching will ideally motivate a good work ethic. She is able to give lessons online and in person, and holds an up to date enhanced DBS certificate.
Kirsten's approach to cello technique comes from her teacher, Johannes Goritzki, who in turn studied with Gaspar Cassado and Pablo Casals. The idea of playing the cello with an outward, open attitude with the body relaxed and free, working with natural forces such as gravity and natural body weight to develop an individual, personal sound.