Make a greater impact on your students’ musical journey
Introducing The Big Leap™
The Big Leap is a 12-month piano pedagogy training and mentorship program created by award-winning pianist and master teacher Ory Shihor. It is based on the teaching philosophy and method behind Ory’s success as a performing artist and educator.
The program is for piano teachers interested in upleveling their teaching skills and repertoire knowledge with a focus on intermediate and advanced repertoire.
It is designed to help piano teachers produce better student results so that they can command higher rates in 12 months.
The program is created with busy piano teachers in mind, so no matter where you are in your pedagogical journey, you will receive expert guidance and support that meet your unique teaching needs and schedule.
In addition, this program includes one-on-one entrepreneurship and mindset coaching with Maria Liu, LCSW, a licensed psychotherapist and mindset coach, specifically designed for classical piano teachers who are interested in building and growing their independent studios that align with their temperament and core values.
Our hope is that, by the end of the 12-month program, teachers will have made a ‘big leap’ forward in their teaching as well as in their life.
Testimonials
“The big leap course is one of my best investments as a professional piano instructor. I always find Ory's detailed analysis to be extremely helpful pedagogically, and I learned so much from Maria on the business side of things. The course is a must-have for any aspiring teachers.”
— Dr. Benjamine Wong, DMA, Piano Teacher, Texas, US
“With the Big Leap program, I feel more confident teaching my advanced students and making interpretive decisions within different pieces.
I can go to Ory and Maria to ask them any questions relating to issues with students or parents, making repertoire decisions, asking about competitions, or anything that comes to mind. It is invaluable! I highly recommend the Big Leap program!”
— Christine Branaum Brosius, Piano Teacher, California, US
ORY SHIHOR
AWARD-WINNING PIANIST.
MASTER TEACHER.
Ory Shihor is an internationally acclaimed, award-winning pianist and master teacher who has spent the last 25 years helping young gifted pianists develop their musical talent to its fullest potential.
He has helped countless students ace their college auditions and get accepted into the world’s top music conservatories and universities, such as The Juilliard School and Yale University.
To date, his students have received over $3 million in scholarship offers, performing on the world’s premiere stages and winning top prizes in prestigious piano competitions.
A graduate of Juilliard and Curtis, Mr. Shihor is a frequent speaker and master class teacher at major conservatories and universities around the globe such as the Beijing and Shanghai Conservatories, Seoul National University, Taiwan National Normal University, Northwestern University, San Francisco Conservatory, Boston Conservatory, Oberlin Conservatory and the Royal Northern College of Music.
For over a decade, he served as piano professor at the Colburn Conservatory and as founding dean of its pre-college academy for highly gifted young musicians.
After a 20-year teaching career in higher education, Mr. Shihor co-founded the Ory Shihor Institute (OSI) together with his wife, Maria Liu, where he continues to teach young gifted pianists and train a new generation of piano teachers using his proven teaching approach.
Ory Shihor is a Bösendorfer and Yamaha artist.
“I first knew Ory Shihor as a brilliant, poetic teenage artist. As a mature artist and teacher, he has the rare gift of communicating that poetic brilliance to his students.”
Jerome Lowenthal, Piano Faculty, The Juilliard School
Program Overview
START WITH YOU
The program begins with a 1:1 planning session to kick off your program with goals based on your unique teaching needs and schedule
MONTHLY GROUP TRAINING (12)
Pedagogy Tutorials with Done-for-You Workbooks and Ory's Marked Scores (21+)
Pedagogy Lectures (10+) - Topics include advanced technique and sound, interpretation, phrasing and articulation, fingering and pedaling, metaphors as teaching tools, piano gestures and more.
Lesson Observations & Analysis (2+)
Live Q&A (12)
Your repertoire suggestions are welcome
Lifetime unlimited access to course materials and recordings
YEAR-ROUND 1:1 MENTORSHIP & EXPERT GUIDANCE
1:1 Pedagogy Masterclasses with Ory (5 x 45-min)
1:1 Coaching with Ory (4 x 30 min) for pedagogy/performance and student motivation/progress-related issues
1:1 Coaching with Maria (2 x 30 min) for mindset and business-related issues
Unlimited private Q&A and feedback from Ory via email and short videos (12 months)
PROGRESS THROUGH THE 4 STAGES OF GROWTH
Choose your growth path based on your unique teaching needs
Study at a pace that fit your life schedule and responsibilities
Expand and refine your technical skills and repertoire knowledge as you progress through the 4 stages of growth
RECOGNITION OF ACHIEVEMENTS
Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive an official OSI Certificate of Completion to display in your piano studio showcasing your accomplishments during the 12-month training program. In addition, you will be eligible to apply for:
OSI Certificate of Advanced Study in Piano Pedagogy
OSI Professional Diploma in Piano Pedagogy
“I'm really thankful for the support that Ory and Maria have provided me during my first year of Big Leap and am looking forward to my second year. Ory and Maria have been very generous in sharing their knowledge and helping me in my piano teaching and business aspect. I can always count on them for advice regarding any issues and they would always have answers for me. I also love how the materials are easily accessible and always there for me without any expiration date.”
— Fanny Goh, Piano Teacher, Singapore
“2023 will be my 2nd year joining the Big Leap Program. I see a big benefit after joining the program in 2022. It widens my repertoire knowledge with very holistic and detailed teaching points. Besides that, Ory is always just one email away to help in solving any of my teaching challenges and share with me new ideas. I feel very grateful that professional help is always there for me from Ory and Maria. I highly recommend The Big Leap Program to anyone who wants to level up their teaching and learning in piano.”
— Chian Chin, Piano Teacher, Singapore
Hear what our Big Leap participants are saying…
“I’ve been teaching piano for decades and rarely find a pedagogue at Ory’s level that so generously shares his knowledge with other teachers.”
— Purwati Sundjojo, Piano Instructor, Singapore
Enrollment Information
PROGRAM PERIOD
May 29, 2023 to April 29, 2024 PDT
ENROLLMENT PERIOD
May 8, 2023 to May 29, 2023 PDT
12-MONTH TUITION:
1-payment of $2997 or 12 monthly payments of $297
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I can’t attend the monthly group training live?
The program was designed to support teachers from different time zones and teaching schedules. You will have lifetime unlimited access to all course materials and year around support from Ory and Maria.
How much time commitment is required to complete this course?
Since you have lifetime unlimited access to your course materials, you can study at your own pace and timeline. We meet once a month for 1 hour and 45 minutes for group training. While we love to have you join us live at the group training, we understand this may not be possible due to time zone or schedule conflicts. That is why all recordings and course materials will be available for you as long as you need so you can study at a schedule that works for you.
How long will I have access to the course materials?
You’ll have unlimited lifetime access to course materials and recordings.
What is your teacher training philosophy and approach?
Our mission at the OSI School of Piano Pedagogy is to empower teachers to reach their highest pedagogical potential so that they can make a greater impact on future generations of piano students and the classical music education community at large.
With that said, there are three main areas that we emphasize in our teacher training approach:
We embrace and celebrate your unique teaching style
We value your experience
We focus on progress over perfection
Is there homework we need to turn in for this course?
We believe adult learners are self-driven and result-oriented. Hence, there is no ‘homework’ per se, however, there is a suggested action plan for each module.
What are the requirements to receive the OSI Pedagogy Certificate of Completion?
To receive the certificate of completion or be eligible for other higher level pedagogy credentials, such as the certificate of advanced study or the professional diploma in piano pedagogy, please see Certificate Requirements.
What if I have questions for Ory between monthly group sessions?
Timely feedback along with real-world application is one of the core values of our Big Leap training program. Therefore, our program participants will receive unlimited feedback from Ory Shihor - both in written form and actual video demonstration - year-round via email.
I’d like my students to participate in piano competitions but I lack experience in this area. Will this course help me?
Absolutely!
OSI School of Piano Pedagogy Mission
We aim to empower classical piano teachers to reach their highest pedagogical potential so that they can make a greater impact on piano students and the classical music education community at large.
Questions? Email us at Support@OryShihor.com
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