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‘Well known for their genuine, clear and friendly style’ |
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N & S Vallis-Davies & Open Academy © |
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Administrator & Site Coordinator: Hannah Phillips |
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Players travel from all over the UK to take advantage of the expert individual tuition provided by Nicholas and Sien Vallis-Davies. Some students attend weekly; some fortnightly or monthly, while others enjoy occasional consultations. |
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Most of all, lessons are enjoyable, focusing on playing the flute and oboe and pursuing the art of peak-performance in a positive, self-affirming way, whatever your level. Age is not relevant and is no obstacle to study (so many enjoy success in their retirement). |
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Open Academy offers the opportunity to explore, in an enlightened and enjoyable way, the finer aspects of FLUTE performance, OBOE performance, chamber music and also - in dedicated PEAK PERFORMANCE consultations - the latest techniques for conquering performance anxiety and reaching the highest possible potential. These consultations are available to all instrumentalists and singers.Open Academy was founded in 1997 by Nicholas and Sien Vallis-Davies to share the exhilaration they had formerly enjoyed during their professional careers as soloists for EMI, principals with the London Symphony and London Philharmonic Orchestras and masterclass tutors at the Royal Academy of Music etc. |
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BBC MUSIC |
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Nicholas and Sien Vallis-Davies, directors, have an international reputation for their transformative expression in sound, inspirational consultation work with individuals, and their enlightened approach to the fascinating area of performance psychology. |
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Reviews and Media Credits |
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Conquer Anxiety with a Peak- |
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NEW |
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Principles |
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CDs to Listen to |
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Brochure |
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About Vallis-Davies |
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Press Feature |
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Comments from Clients & Fees |
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Articles, Advice |
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What to Expect |
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Chamber Music Coaching |
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Reed Advice |
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Inspiration |
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BBC Interview |
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Recent CD |
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Gift Voucher, Flute Consultation |
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Gift Voucher, Oboe Consultation |
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Webcam ONLINE Consultations |
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WORLDWIDE |
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Ideals |
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‘With all our clients, we explore connecting with the true intent behind the sound, projecting nourishing thoughts while playing and developing deep, invincible core confidence. |
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‘As you might expect from former international flute & oboe soloists, all recordings of their music feature delicious live playing - often utterly unique sounds from instruments picked up on their travels’ Classic FM |
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OPEN ACADEMY |


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‘Beautiful virile playing’ |
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NEW |
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Vallis-Davies FILMS on You Tube |


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Glastonbury Abbey |


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PEAK-PERFORMANCE STUDIO |