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.
Majesty, Melancholy and Musical Ping-Pong
Four new instalments take Step into “the 48” to 36 of Bach’s 48 Preludes and Fugues. Explore the contrasting worlds of C major, G-sharp minor, D major and C-sharp major, with performances and practical insights from pianist and teacher Beate Toyka.
From Spring Storms to War
Rachmaninoff refused to reveal the subjects of his Études-Tableaux, Op. 33. New research suggests that the set moves from vivid images of the Russian landscape and a joyful spring thunderstorm to mourning, foreboding and war.
Finding the Goldilocks Piece
The piece you choose can shape the whole learning experience. Discover how to find music that inspires you, suits your level and gives you the right kind of challenge.
Start Your Next Piece the Right Way
Discover a clear five-stage process for starting a new piano piece with greater structure, direction and musical understanding from the outset.
The Practice Sleuths Episode #6
Learn how to break out of autopilot and make your piano practice more creative, engaging and effective with our Practice Sleuths, Graham Fitch and Adina Mornell.
Beethoven’s Waldstein Sonata
Explore the remarkable innovations and contrasts of Beethoven’s Waldstein Sonata with Julian Jacobson’s new lecture recital!
Why Pieces Fall Apart Under Pressure
Why do pieces fall apart under pressure? Discover how building stronger foundations can make learning a new piece more secure, efficient and musical.
Happy Birthday JS Bach!?
Celebrate JS Bach’s birthday with piano lessons, study editions and new Step into the 48 videos exploring the Well-Tempered Clavier.
The Hidden Origins of Liszt’s Liebestraum
Did you know Liszt’s Liebestraum began as a song? Discover the hidden origins of this beloved piano work and its fascinating transformation.