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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 weightbachChopinetudeSchuberttremolostrills
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
Celebrating the Human Element

Celebrating the Human Element

By Informance, 2026-02-19
Posted in: Inspiration

William Westney gives a thoughtful and inspiring perspective on why the human element in music making and piano study is irreplaceable in a world of AI.

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Tags: performingteaching
Celebrating the Human Element
Morning or Mourning?

Morning or Mourning?

By Informance, 2026-02-12
Posted in: Inspiration, Learning Pieces

Uncover the hidden inspiration behind Rachmaninoff’s Etude Tableau in G -minor and discover how a painting shapes its haunting emotional journey.

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Tags: etude tableauEtudes TableauxinterpretationnarrativeRachmaninoff
Morning or Mourning?
Tricky Tremolos & Legato Lines

Tricky Tremolos & Legato Lines

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

In this practice clinic edition, Graham Fitch clinic tackles tricky tremolos and double notes, achieving legato and memorisation in works by composers including Mel Bonis, Brahms and Coleridge-Taylor.

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Tags: Brahmscoleridge-taylordouble noteslearning pieceslegatomel bonispractice clinictremolos
Tricky Tremolos & Legato Lines
Jazz for Classical Pianists!?

Jazz for Classical Pianists!?

By Informance, 2026-01-29
Posted in: Events, Inspiration

In this week’s blog post we talk to jazz pianist and educator Jeremy Siskind, who answers questions about why classical musicians should try jazz, common obstacles they face and how to get started.

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Tags: bluesjazz
Jazz for Classical Pianists!?
Our Popular Practice Clinics, Revamped!

Our Popular Practice Clinics, Revamped!

By Informance, 2026-01-22
Posted in: Events, News

Our Practice Clinics are evolving and we’re excited to invite you to join our first session of the year, taking place live on Thursday 5th February at 18:30 GMT. In…

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Our Popular Practice Clinics, Revamped!
New Year, New Pieces

New Year, New Pieces

By Informance, 2026-01-15
Posted in: Learning Pieces

The New Year is an excellent time to start learning some new repertoire and if you’re planning on embarking upon some fresh repertoire, here are some helpful tips to get you started in the right way!

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Tags: interpretationlearning a pieceonline eventsrepertoire
New Year, New Pieces
Happy New Year & What’s In Store!

Happy New Year & What’s In Store!

By Informance, 2026-01-07
Posted in: News

Discover what’s coming up in 2026, including new piano workshops, refreshed practice clinics and other initiatives to help you make this your best piano year yet!

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Tags: online events
Happy New Year & What’s In Store!

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