ACADEMY⬤
FLUTE
Cello advanced annual training course
Palermo November 2025 - July 2026
With Maestros Riccardo Ghiani,
Gianluca Campo,
Sebastian Jacot
● INTRODUCTION
The sound that represents you.
The one-year advanced course in flute is not just a technical course: it is a transformative experience designed for those who really want to stand out in the contemporary music scene.
Under the guidance of three of the most influential Maestros on the European scene, you will build a true musical identity, enhance your stage presence, interpretive awareness, and develop concrete tools for your career: auditions, competitions, concerts, chamber music and communication.
Become the musician you aspire to be.
An intensive, emotional and professional journey.
⬤ Who it is intended for
Diploma or diploma flutists
Young artists with ambition and vision
Musicians who want to turn their passion into a profession
Three voices of the flute, one path to the future
Principal Flute of the Orchestra of the Teatro Lirico di Cagliari.
Gianluca
Field
First Flute of the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchester
First Flute at Berliner Philharmoniker until 2024
OF THE COURSE
November 2025 to July 2026
Below, discover the program of the annual flute course, the first annual Advanced Training course in Palermo that allows you to take the big step from student to concert flutist.
Flute lessons are divided into 8 meetings
Each student participates in two individual lessons of about one hour, each meeting. The lessons will be in the presence of an accompanying pianist.
4 meetings with Riccardo Ghiani
2 meetings with Gianluca Campo
2 meetings with Sébastian Jacot
It is possible to apply for part-time attendance in the following ways: 8 meetings in a year with one hour of lectures or 4 meetings in a year with two hours of lectures.
01.
Solo, chamber and orchestral repertoire
02.
Technique, musicality, sound management and stage presence
03.
Orchestra steps for competitions and auditions
04.
Chamber music (including with already formed ensembles)
Get your performing career off to the best possible start
With Cinzia Milani
concert pianist and mental coach
With Marisa Glorioso
Feldenkrais Method® teacher
With Gloria Campaner
concert pianist and mental coach
With Paola Lo Curto
concert pianist and music manager
A course to prepare you for real auditions in the orchestra. Simulations, feedback, and strategies for successfully passing professional selections.
Every note leads up to here
Enrollment is limited, only 8 places available, to ensure quality and individual attention.
Participating in theaudition is simple and free.
Participating in the audition is simple. Just fill out the following online form. You will receive the audition result via email. In the case of a positive outcome, we will send you the contract to proceed with enrollment.
Rules for the video of the audition:
● Free repertoire lasting between 10 and 20 minutes
● Framing that includes the instrument
● Horizontal or vertical shooting in high resolution (even with smartphones)
● Uploading to Youtube as a “public” or “unlisted” video
Deadline to participate in online audition:
September 20, 2025
IMPORTANT
Auditions are evaluated immediately and following the order in which applications are sent. Admissions to the annual course are therefore subject to early closure once the maximum number of participants is reached.
● Application
The application fee is required to reserve your place and must be paid within one week of the notice of successful admission.
● Attendance
The attendance fee is due by October 30, 2025.
All payment details will be provided in the contract attached to the admission email.
PAYMENT IN INSTALLMENTS
Payment in installments is available and can be requested after successfully completing the audition step.
CONVENTIONS
MARTHA Academy has conventions with hostels, B&Bs, hotels and bars that are located close to the class venue.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Through the campaign “become a patron” MARTHA has initiated crowdfunding in order to award scholarships. The allocation of scholarships will be determined after enrollment and based on a single ranking of students who have applied for them.
HOSPITALITYÀ
It is possible to request free accommodation with the Patrons. MARTHA will connect students and Patrons according to the availability of the latter and the characteristics of the accommodation, which may consist of a room in a private home with a family or independent housing.
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