.	LINKS TO OTHER PAGES ON THIS SITE. KHANA – Lists the KHANA representatives around the world Kato Havas – A brief biography of The New Approach’s creator New Approach – A brief outline of The New Approach and its achievements Sources – Lists where books, videos, etc. on the New Approach may be obtained Calendar of events – A diary of up and coming KHANA courses and seminars around the world LAST UPDATED ON 7^TH. MARCH 2008. New Bulletin Board – A place to ask questions and make comments on The New Approach A brief description of each page is given below. KHANA is a world-wide association of musicians who utilize the New Approach. Currently there are members in 30 countries who share experiences and advice through the publication of 2 newsletters each year. Members also receive lists and dates of workshops in different parts of the world. Kato Havas O.B.E. - Hungarian-born international teacher and lecturer, currently based in Oxford, England. She is the author of six books about violin technique, the recipient of the ASTA International Award and an honorary member of the Isaye Foundation in Belgium. The New Approach is based on the tension-free playing of the Hungarian gypsy violinists and on a fundamental physical balance with free flowing energy impulses. It incorporates Kodaly principles of inner hearing and is applicable to all forms of music-making: classical, folk and popular as well as to all ages and levels of playing: performers, amateurs, teachers, students, and children. Sources - for Books,CDs and Video Tapes, etc. on The New Approach. Calendar of events - New Approach international workshops and KHANA informal workshops. The Bulletin Board is where anyone can comment on or request assistance about the difficulties and rewards of music making, particularly with reference to New Approach principles.
		Kato Havas Association for the New Approach We are pleased to announce that Kato Havas has been appointed Order of the British Empire (O.B.E.) for ‘services to music’. This web site is about The New Approach to string playing pioneered by Kato Havas. The New Approach, with appropriate remedial exercises, helps to release physical tensions. It also helps the release of stage fright and mental anxieties so that players of all levels can fulfil their potential. This web site serves the needs of teachers and players practicing The New Approach, allows them to communicate with each other and also helps to introduce the existing publications on the workings of The New Approach. To join KHANA click the link labelled KHANA on the left. It lists the representatives in your area and whom to contact to become a member of the association. Please use the links on the left to navigate around our site. This web site was last updated on 29^th. April 2008. Flying Fiddle drawn by Katy Lawrence, Antioch, CA. Return to Start of Page Number of KHANA visitors.