Learning to Learn Music
Ken Johansen and Ryan Morison explore the skills behind sight-reading, learning new pieces and how encountering more repertoire can help pianists learn music more effectively.
Beyond the Lesson
Much of a pianist’s progress happens between lessons. Explore how online resources, guided courses and specialist insight can complement individual teaching and deliver a richer musical education.
Why We Play
William Westney and Ryan Morison explore why we play, what gets in the way and how trust, mistakes and communication can change the way we practise and perform.
Removing Barriers to Playing
When something feels difficult at the piano, practising more is not always the answer. Penelope Roskell and Ryan Morison discuss unnecessary effort, hidden technical problems and what healthy technique can make possible musically.
A Piano-Shaped Hole
For almost ten years, Ryan Morison barely played the piano. He shares the story of injury, returning to playing and how finding the right guidance helped shape his reasons for creating the Online Academy.
From Practising to Possibility
Ten years ago, the Online Academy began with a simple idea: pianists need support not only in lessons, but in everything that happens between them. Ryan Morison and Graham Fitch look back at how that idea grew from practising into a much broader programme of musical learning.
Celebrating 10 Years of the Online Academy
Discover Ten Years of Inspiring Pianists, our month-long celebration of the Online Academy’s 10th birthday, with events, conversations and articles.
What Does It Mean to Be a Well-Rounded Keyboard Player?
The Well-Rounded Keyboard Player is a new eight-week programme from Lona Kozik bringing Music Theory, Ear Training, Sight Reading and Keyboard Harmony together through hands-on learning and guided practice.
Slurs, Speed & Polyrhythms
Graham Fitch answered questions on slurs, speed, repeated notes and polyrhythms in repertoire ranging from Mozart and Beethoven to Chopin, Mel Bonis and Debussy in our September Practice Clinic.
The Online Academy Turns 10: Save the Dates
The Online Academy turns ten this October. Save the dates for four special birthday events with Graham Fitch, Penelope Roskell, William Westney and Ken Johansen.
Practising the Piano Online Academy
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Events & Workshops
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Annotated Study Editions
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