The FHA faculty is comprised of working performers, professional educators, published authors and subject matter experts in the music industry who have mastered their instrument utilizing the Free Hands methodology as their foundation.
Emmett Chapman will be in attendance this year, in addition to a host of other fine players and performers. Our faculty will share their tricks of the trade through group instruction, printed materials and 1:1 personal instruction in the Free Hands technique. Here is a quick glimpse into our lineup for the Summer 2014 program.
Emmett Chapman
Professional Musician, Inventor, Free Hands Author Stick Enterprises
Biographical Info
While much can be said about Emmett Chapman’s life work as an inventor, it is evident that he is passionate about music. Passionate about everything that comes along with it; practice techniques, theory, posture, improvisation, ensemble work and above all, innovation. His Free Hands technique gave birth to a new means of expression, best interpreted on his weapon of choice, the Chapman Stick. His guidance will be available to students throughout the weekend of events – one that promises to be the opportunity of a lifetime!