2025 Performance & Communication Training Faculty

The Heifetz Performance and Communication Training method was developed to guide musicians to discover their full creative potential and express their individuality not only through technically and intellectually robust music making, but also through emotional and even physical engagement with the music they play. It strives to empower young performers to perfect their artistry by developing their physical, mental, and emotional range, and also provides a great opportunity to forge powerful interactions with fellow Heifetz students.

• DRAMA
  Heifetz Communication Training Coordinator Daniel Pettrow returns to lead this popular segment, where you will discover the “trade secrets” of dramatic communication, and how you can unlock that understanding to bring more dramatic power and meaning to your onstage performances.

• MOVEMENT
  Gesture, posture, motion – they all communicate. Harness the power of what meets the eye to enhance what meets the ear.

• YOGA FOR MUSICIANS
  Integrate what you learn on the yoga mat with your musical studies with violinist and yogi Melissa White, whose Intermission Sessions have been healing and helping musicians nationwide.

• SPEAKING IN PUBLIC
  Your opportunity to connect with your audience begins the moment you set foot on stage. Learn to carry yourself and to speak skillfully to engage your audience before you play a note.

• FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
  Explore and expand your unique expressive potential with renowned improvisers and performance artists. 

• VOICE
  If you can’t sing it, you can’t play it. Learn to find your breath and trust your voice with acclaimed vocalist Angel Azzarra, and pull this communicative power into your playing.