All courses are trained by professional musicians of the highest levels, nationally and internationally known. The classes are planned on a semester base. Students who would like to attend one or more of the courses must enrol and undergo an audition, which will enable our instructors to assess the didactic itinerary and level for each student. Our first aim is to favour a friendly and immediate acquaintance with the world of sounds.

To reach our objective our courses are designed in order to allow students to attend at single classes of their instrument along with classes of musical ensembles, in a friendly atmosphere suitable to create small music reviews. Students are also given the chance to study their instrument in our building, if rooms are available. Students must bring their own instrument, except students for piano. The latter may lease a piano at their apartment during their stay in Florence.

Each semester is formed by different courses: one individual course, two group courses of which one is ensemble music and the other is chosen between one of the history courses and Italian language course which is obligatory (IN COLLABORATION WITH Leonardo da Vinci school in Florence).

Besides attendance of the courses, the formative itinerary includes: participation at a concert; a day-out excursion; a master class. The concerts will be organized according to the didactic needs and the programs of the cities’ theatres. The courses are designed for students of all levels:
1) Beginners: from the very first lesson students are trained on the basics of music reading and writing and the execution of simple vocal or instrumental compositions.
2) Intermediate: students will refine their technical and musical competence, working with pieces by important musicians. Compositions will be analyzed from the harmonic, rhythmical and melodic point of view.
3) Advanced: students will perfect their own instrument and interpretative qualities by means of analytical, repertory and interpretative studies.
The courses are designed to follow the growth of the student’s musical abilities and to achieve a high level competence in music: music reading and writing, interaction with otherinstruments and singers, improvement of technical and expressive skills, harmonic and structural analysis through listening.

All students who are of outstanding interpretative merit during the courses will be recommended to national and international associations and music agencies. The school decides the exam dates. Students may be excused from the exam for particular reasons only, which will be evaluated by the school on an individual basis. It is highly recommended that students carry out independent studies during the entire duration of the courses. The school offers studio space for individual study, depending on course and room availability.

Calendar
Spring (January -May)
Week 1
· 1st day Student arrival, housing check-in and Orientation (including Auditions)
· 2nd day Classes start off
Week 2/7 Classes (during these Weeks: 1 Excursion and 1 Concert)
Week 8 Mid term exams and performance week
Week 9 Classes resume
Week 10 Masterclass
Week 11 Spring break
Week 12/14 Classes resume
Week 15 Final exams, Concert of the best students and housing check-out

Holidays:
Week 11 (Easter Monday)
April 25 (Liberation Day)
May 1 (Labour Day)

Fall 2007 (September-December)
Week 1
1st day Student arrival, housing check-in and Orientation (including Auditions)
2nd day Classes start
Week 2/7 Classes (during these Weeks: 1 Excursion and 1 Concert)
Week 8 Mid term exams and performance week
Week 9 Classes resume
Week 10 Masterclass
Week 11 Winter break
Week 12/14 Classes resume
Week 15 Final exams, Concert of the best students and Housing check-out

Summer Programs (June - July 2008): Study Music in Florence
A fantastic opportunity for students of all ages and levels to study music in Italy. All courses are taught by nationally and internationally renowned professional musicians of the highest levels. At the end of the courses, students will perform in a concert.