Open Stage
Education · Open StageGümüşlük Music Festival
A first step onto the stage for young pianists, since 2022.
Launched in 2022, Open Stage is for amateur and young pianists who are still building their repertoire and want experience of performing in public.
Over three days, participants have one-to-one lessons with several teachers. On the fourth day they give a concert and receive their certificates.
Demand far exceeded expectations in the first year. Open Stage has since opened the Academy again in 2023, 2024 and 2026.
| Year | Students | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 17 | Gülsin Onay, Yener Gökbudak, Tuna Bilgin |
| 2023 | 17 | Gülsin Onay, Natalia Sovuksu, Elena Çekiç |
| 2024 | 12 | Gülsin Onay, İnci Birol Yakar, Çağıl Şanlıdağ |
| 2026 | 16 | Gülsin Onay, Deren Eryılmaz, Elif Gökçe Türkili |
Who can take partOpen to pianists of all ages. Some participants have gone on to join GFA masterclasses.
