Author: Heddeke Heijnes
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Survey on the Pedagogical Legacy of Kató Havas
This survey initiative represents one component of an ongoing historical and pedagogical research study examining the origins, development, and contemporary influence of the New Approach across a wide range of musical and educational contexts. The teachings of Kató Havas resonated with both seasoned professionals and developing string players seeking guidance on the physiological, psychological, and…
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KHANA’s Inaugural Editorial, 1985
Music is an intrinsic power which exists in every human being: it is a powerful energy in the center core of our being. Imagination is another equally powerful energy source. Music and imagination are in fact inseparable. The language of the inner self is constructed of images. Many a rigid left thumb has become supple…
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54thAnnual International ESTA Conference 2026
At the ESTA Finland 54th Annual Conference, August 28 – 30, 2026 in Helsinki, Finland, Gerianne Wigboldus and Jeanne Porcino Dolamore will be presenting workshops and research related to the Havas New Approach. ‘Gerianne Wigboldus will give a workshop on Embodied freedom in string teaching: The core principles of the Havas New Approach in practice.…
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2026 SAA–ASTA Colloquium: Kató Havas’ Legacy
February 27, 2026, Dr. Jeanne Porcino Dolamore presented research at the 2026 SAA–ASTA Colloquium, a joint international conference of the Suzuki Association of the Americas and the American String Teachers Association. Research: Kató Havas’ Legacy: Biography, Pedagogy, and Contemporary Evolution of the New Approach to Violin Playing. Conference Focus: The New Approach and String Teaching…
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Stage Fright
My first thought, before writing this article was – what on earth could I add to the subject that Kató hasn’t already written in her book Stage Fright. Or to quote Yehudi Menuhin on Kató`s book, ”it is the most realistic and practical approach imaginable….this book should be worth its weight in gold to every…
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Before and After
My life is divided into “before Kató Havas” and “after Kató Havas”.I “before Kató Havas” was not happy with how I played, I was very nervous, like the vast majority of musicians, even if they don’t admit it, as Kató herself used to say. I had studied at the Milan Conservatory, which is considered an…
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2026 Virtual String Teachers Summit – Havas New Approach
July 14, 2026, Karen Davy will present “The Teaching Principles of the Havas New Approach” at the 2026 ASTA Virtual String Teachers Summit. Title: “The Teaching Principles of the Havas New Approach” July 14, 12 PM PST Presenter: Karen Davy
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A Musical Journey with Kató Havas – Joanne Cohen
I had never heard of Kató Havas until I discovered her first book, A New Approach to Violin Playing, while browsing violin technique books at Patelson’s, the famous New York music store. It is a relatively short book, just 71 pages, but packed with what I found to be a work of great clarity and…
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Reviews former student concerts
What follows are reviews of concerts given by former students of Kató Havas in Sarasota, Florida in June of 1988. 14 players came from the United States and one from New Zealand to perform at three different locations. “There is uniformity of style in the group’s playing. At first you don’t realize what it is…
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Successful Havas New Approach workshop in Tokyo
On October 25th, Chisumi, the Japan Representative of the Havas New Approach, held a highly successful Havas New Approach workshop in Tokyo. The event was so popular that all 26 tickets sold out within 30 minutes of going on sale. Chisumi was joined by two assistant instructors, Kaori and Yukari, both of whom trained under…