Welcome to the 2022 edition of String Courses. Formerly known as Summerplus, The Strad’s annual guide to international short courses, masterclasses and workshops is as comprehensive and indispensable as ever. Whether you’re looking for double bass tuition in Texas, folk fiddling events in Ireland or bow making in France, you’ll find something for every instrument, interest, age, ability and budget here.
With the past two years hard hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, resulting in the cancellation or postponement of many courses, it’s gratifying to see the international landscape for string courses returning to normal – and now that international travel is back on the cards for most territories, there’s no reason not to take advantage of the educational possibilities out there.