{"id":2666,"date":"2025-02-28T13:28:57","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T12:28:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ocarinafestival.org\/?post_type=entroevents&#038;p=2666"},"modified":"2025-02-28T13:28:57","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T12:28:57","slug":"first-steps-with-the-ocarina","status":"publish","type":"entroevents","link":"https:\/\/ocarinafestival.org\/en\/eventi\/first-steps-with-the-ocarina\/","title":{"rendered":"First steps with the Ocarina"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group page-section is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading page-title\">Workshop with Robert Hickman<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The workshop, open to all ages and musical backgrounds, offers an introduction to the instrument, covering essential fundamentals: from correct posture and breath control to rhythm management and fingering techniques.<br>The teaching will focus on a hands-on approach, combining direct listening with sheet music reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A great introduction, ideal for curious minds and a perfect starting point for those wishing to embark on their ocarina journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The workshop will last approximately 90 minutes and will be conducted in English.<br>It is recommended that each participant brings a C alto ocarina.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-button\">\n\t<a\n\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.boxol.it\/Entroterre\/it\/event\/primi-passi-con-locarina\/557832\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"btn btn-primary\"\n\t>\n\t\tBook the spot\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Robert Hickman<\/strong> is the creator of Pure Ocarinas, a bespoke workshop specializing in custom-made ocarinas, and the author of <em>Serious Ocarina Player<\/em> and <em>The Art of Ocarina Making<\/em>. 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