The Toccata from Bach’s Partita No. 6 in E minor, BWV 830, is a popular choice for piano diplomas and we’ve created a new study edition and video walkthroughs to assist players in their learning of this magnificent music!
In this month’s practice clinic, Graham Fitch answers questions on playing softly, practising a Bach Invention, pedalling in a piece by Maikapar and tackling some of the challenges in the 1st movement of Schubert’s monumental last sonata.
A common refrain amongst pianists is that they lack the technique required to tackle many of the pieces they yearn to play. In this blog post we provide some simple, often overlooked ways to build good foundations and make better progress with your playing.
It’s back to school here in the UK and we’ve been hard at work on many exciting projects over the summer!
Our latest From the Ground Up Edition features Mendelssohn’s Song Without Words Op 19b No. 1, a highly enjoyable and rewarding piece to study at the early advanced level.
Lona Kozik shares her story of how she went from being hopeless at sight reading to earning a living as an accompanist and working in theatre.
Previews of for new video lessons for pieces from Grades 5 – 8 from the ABRSM 2023 & 2024 syllabus, including works by Kuhlau, Mozart, Beethoven & Howells!
Discover resources for improving your piano technique for beginners, teachers and pianists seeking a technical “refresher”!
Amateur pianist Marie-Louise Curtis tells the story of how she grew to love Beethoven’s Variations (Op. 34) which she initially struggled to relate to by creating a personal narrative.
Previews of for new video lessons for pieces form the ABRSM 2023 & 2024 Initial Grade & Grade 1 lists, including works by Florence Price, Andrew Eales, Marjorie Helyer & Naomi Yandell.
