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Why Pieces Fall Apart Under Pressure

Why Pieces Fall Apart Under Pressure

By Informance, 2026-04-19
Posted in: Learning Pieces

Why do pieces fall apart under pressure? Discover how building stronger foundations can make learning a new piece more secure, efficient and musical.

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Tags: coursedeep learningmemorisationpractice tools
Why Pieces Fall Apart Under Pressure
The Secret of Rhythmic Playing

The Secret of Rhythmic Playing

By Informance, 2026-04-15
Posted in: Inspiration

Fred Karpoff reflects on lessons with Leon Fleisher and the rhythmic principle that shapes phrasing, structure and truly convincing musical performance.

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Tags: Leon Fleisherrhythm
The Secret of Rhythmic Playing
Pedalling, Voicing & Learning Under Pressure

Pedalling, Voicing & Learning Under Pressure

By Informance, 2026-04-09
Posted in: Practising

Piano Day Practice Clinic with Graham Fitch covering pedalling, voicing, balance, and preparing repertoire under pressure, with examples from Mendelssohn, Scarlatti and Ravel.

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Tags: Brahmscoleridge-taylordouble noteslearning pieceslegatomel bonispractice clinictremolos
Pedalling, Voicing & Learning Under Pressure
Happy Birthday JS Bach!?

Happy Birthday JS Bach!?

By Informance, 2026-04-02
Posted in: Learning Pieces

Celebrate JS Bach’s birthday with piano lessons, study editions and new Step into the 48 videos exploring the Well-Tempered Clavier.

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Tags: baroqueFuguejs bachpartitaWell-Tempered Clavier
Happy Birthday JS Bach!?
Beware the Pot-Bellied Monster

Beware the Pot-Bellied Monster

By Graham Fitch, 2026-03-26
Posted in: Practising

Learn how to shape the three-layered texture in piano playing. Discover practical tips for balancing melody, harmony and bass with clarity and control.

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Tags: ChopinChopin Nocturne in D flatfurther readingharmonyHeinrich Neuhaus The Art of Piano PlayingPractising The Piano eBook SeriesRachmaninovRachmaninov ElegieSchubertSchubert Impromptu in G flattexturetouch
Beware the Pot-Bellied Monster
Pedal in Bach: Yes or No?

Pedal in Bach: Yes or No?

By Graham Fitch, 2026-03-23
Posted in: Pedalling, Performance Practice

The sustaining pedal didn’t exist in Bach’s world – so should we use when playing Baroque music?

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Tags: andras schiffangela hewittbachfinger pedallingMark AinleyMurray Perahiapedallingstyle
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Pedal in Bach: Yes or No?
The Hidden Origins of Liszt’s Liebestraum

The Hidden Origins of Liszt’s Liebestraum

By Informance, 2026-03-19
Posted in: Inspiration, Learning Pieces

Did you know Liszt’s Liebestraum began as a song? Discover the hidden origins of this beloved piano work and its fascinating transformation.

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Tags: From the Ground UpinterpretationLiebestraumLiszt
The Hidden Origins of Liszt’s Liebestraum
The Evolution of Piano Sound

The Evolution of Piano Sound

By Informance, 2026-03-09
Posted in: Events, Pedalling

Join Graham Fitch’s Piano Day 2026 online workshops on 29th March and learn how to pedal with stylistic understanding and confidence in Baroque and Romantic repertoire!

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Tags: fanny henselinterpretationjs bachMendelssohnSchubertstyle
The Evolution of Piano Sound
Special Edition Technique Clinic

Special Edition Technique Clinic

By Informance, 2026-03-02
Posted in: Technique

In our next special edition technique clinic, Fred Karpoff answers questions on overcoming technical roadblocks and unlocking greater expressive freedom at the piano.

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Tags: arm weightbachChopinetudepractice clinicSchuberttremolostrills
Special Edition Technique Clinic
Stepping Back on Stage

Stepping Back on Stage

By Informance, 2026-02-26
Posted in: Performing

What happens when you forget the first note in performance? A returning amateur pianist shares lessons on rebuilding confidence and rediscovering joy at the piano.

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Tags: amateurmemoryperforming
Stepping Back on Stage
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