Welcome to the website of Denise Ham GTCL, LTCL, ARCM, Hon ARAM

Tutor in Conducting at the Royal Academy of Music, London and at Canford Summer School

Head of Conducting Studies, Blackheath Conservatoire, London

"…one of Europe’s most sought after conducting teachers" European String Teachers Magazine.

 

Welcome to Denise Ham's orchestral conducting website.

If you wish to learn about orchestral conducting - also applicable to choral conducting - this is the site for you;

Here you will find links for conducting workshops, private lessons, the instructional DVD and video and other courses


What is conducting?

Quite simply, it is the art of communication by gesture.

The conductor’s art is seemingly shrouded in mystery, but Denise Ham removes the mystique and demonstrates a technique that anyone can acquire, regardless of gender or physical build.

"I cannot stress enough that this technique is applicable to all orchestras – amateur, professional, youth and school ensembles"
Denise Ham


Denise has taught conducting to groups and individuals for some thirty years and achieved an international reputation as a teacher of the art.

For more information on conducting courses and booking Denise for guest conducting or for courses, please click on the relevant links.

"The Craft of Conducting"

Two-part instructional DVD or Video, complete with detailed booklet.

"An outstanding guide to conducting technique. Clear, comprehensive and invaluable to anyone who is serious about acquiring the craft."

George Hurst, internationally renowned conductor and teacher
 
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