ACADEMY⬤
FLUTE
Annual Advanced Training Course
Palermo, November 2026 – July 2027
With Maestros Riccardo Ghiani,
Gianluca Campo,
Sebastian Jacot
⬤ PRESENTATION
The sound that defines you.
The annual advanced flute course is not just a technical program: it is a transformative experience designed for those who truly want to stand out in the contemporary music scene.
Under the guidance of three of Europe’s most influential teachers, you will build a true musical identity, enhance your stage presence and interpretive awareness, and develop practical skills for your career: auditions, competitions, concerts, chamber music, and communication.
Become the musician you aspire to be.
An intensive, emotional, and professional journey.
⬤ Who is it for?
Flutists who have earned or are about to earn their degrees
Young artists with ambition and vision
Musicians who want to turn their passion into a career
Three Voices of the Flute, One Path to the Future
Principal Flute of the Orchestra of the Teatro Lirico di Cagliari.
Gianluca
Campo
Principal Flutist of the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra
Principal Flutist with the Berliner Philharmoniker through 2024
From November 2026 to July 2027
Check out the program for the annual flute course below—the first annual advanced training program in Palermo that allows you to take the big step from student to concert flutist.
The flute lessons are divided into 8 sessions
During each session, you will take part in two instrument lessons, which will be held with a pianist accompanying you.
4 sessions with Riccardo Ghiani
3 sessions with Gianluca Campo
1 session with Sébastian Jacot
You can apply for part-time enrollment in the following formats: 8 sessions per year, each lasting one hour, or 4 sessions per year, each lasting two hours.
01.
Repertoire for soloists, chamber music, and orchestra
02.
Technique, musicality, sound management, and stage presence
03.
Orchestral Excerpts for Competitions and Auditions
04.
Chamber music (including performances with established ensembles)
Get your performing career off to the best possible start
The Feldenkrais Method®
With Marisa Glorioso
Feldenkrais® Method instructor
The gym of emotions
With Gloria Campaner
concert performer and mental coach
Stage presence
With Paola Lo Curto
concert performer and music manager
Photo Shoot
A concert photographer session with industry professionals.
Portfolio Creation
Professional
Artistic resume, applications, and professional musical identity.
Orchestra Auditions
A program to prepare you for real orchestra auditions. Mock auditions, feedback, and strategies to successfully pass professional auditions.
Every note leads here
Enrollment is limited to just 8 spots to ensure quality and individual attention.
Attending thehearing is easy 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 choice repertoire lasting between 10 and 20 minutes
● Framing that includes the instrument
● High-resolution horizontal or vertical recording (even with a smartphone)
● Uploading to YouTube as a “public” or “unlisted” video
Deadline for participating in the online audition:
September 20, 2026
IMPORTANT
Auditions are evaluated immediately and in the order in which applications are received. Enrollment in the annual course is therefore subject to early closure once the maximum number of participants has been 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 tuition fee must be paid by October 30, 2026.
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 launched a crowdfunding campaign to award scholarships. Scholarship recipients will be selected after enrollment, based on a single ranking of students who have applied.
HOSPITALITY
It is possible to request free lodging with the Mecenati. MARTHA will connect students with the Mecenati based on the latter’s availability and the type of housing, which may consist of a room in a private home with a family or in a separate apartment.
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