Linda Holzer is available for workshops, lectures, competition or festival judging, recitals, and master classes. She has previously been a presenter at the National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy (current chair of the Committee on the Pedagogy Student for NCKP 09), the College Music Society national conference, the Network of Music Career Development Officers international conference, and various state and local conferences and festivals.
Adjudication: MTNA South Central Divisional Competition; Missouri State MTA District Piano Auditions; Texas MTA District Piano Auditions; Starr Young Artist Piano Competition; Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Young People's Concerto Competition; Arkansas State MTA Piano Auditions; Durham Symphony Young Artists Concerto Competition, and others.
Workshops
- Pianists
as Entrepreneurs!
A look at how pianists can succeed in the changing musical marketplace. Successful career development strategies for piano teachers. Resources for entrepreneurial thinking for pianists in performance and teaching.
- Technique
for the Developing Pianist
Suggestions for cultivating a solid foundation in piano technique, with emphasis on injury prevention and pain-free playing.
- Healthy
Keyboarding for Computer Users
Injury prevention through careful computer work station design; ergonomics from piano applied to computer use.
- Coping
Skills for Performance Anxiety: Building Confidence and Security
Performance anxiety is a common challenge faced by musicians, athletes, and others. Learn skills for successfully meeting the challenge, and increasing enjoyment in performance situations.
- Fun with Contemporary Music: Introducing 20th & 21st-century Pieces to Intermediate Students
Contemporary music can be a favorite part of the lesson for students of all ages. Explore approaches to introducing 20th and 21st-century repertoire to intermediate-level players.
- Resources
on Women in Music: More Repertoire Choices
A look at the wide range of music by women composers available for study and performance.
Master Classes
Dr. Holzer works with students on musicianship and interpretive choices. She embraces the philosophy of musical wellness, and feels strongly that injury prevention should be at the heart of piano technique.
For a one-hour master class with intermediate students, no more than 4 students should be selected to perform. For addressing advanced repertoire, it is requested that arrangements be made for a two-hour master class in order to accomodate 4 or more students.