More than Just the Notes
Learning a new piece is a challenging and painstaking undertaking. Processing the significant amount of information on the page and then converting this into physical movements and refining these for…
Beethoven’s Appassionata Sonata
Delve into Beethoven’s Appassionata Sonata with our new video lessons and performance by acclaimed Beethoven interpreter Julian Jacobson!
Happy Birthday Herr Beethoven!
Although there's no authentic record of Beethoven's day of birth, the registry of his baptism on 17th December 1770 has survived. Since it was custom to baptise within 24 hours…
Pieces to Play – Chopin, Schubert & Rachmaninoff!
The next instalment in our Pieces to Play series features features some of the most popular pieces from the classical piano repertoire by Beethoven, Debussy, Satie & Chopin!
Beethoven’s Pathétique Sonata
Delve into Beethoven’s Pathétique Sonata with our new video lessons and performance by acclaimed Beethoven interpreter Julian Jacobson!
Sonata Form, Secondary Dominants & Mode Mixture
Understanding Key Features of the Classical Period The Classical period was crucial in the development of the piano because it became the dominant keyboard instrument due to its ability to…
Scarlatti, Beethoven and Maple Leaf Rag!
Graham Fitch gives an overview of a selection of captivating and educational pieces from the new 2025 & 2026 ABRSM Piano Examination syllabus from Grades 7 & 8.
Bach, Benda and an Exciting New Find!
Graham Fitch gives an overview of a selection of captivating and educational pieces from the new 2025 & 2026 ABRSM Piano Examination syllabus from Grades 4 – 6.
Fireworks, Wibbly Waltz and a Cyberspace Detective!
Graham Fitch gives an overview of a selection of captivating and educational pieces from the new 2025 & 2026 ABRSM Piano Examination syllabus, starting with the elementary grades.
Exploring Schumann’s Album for the Young (2)
This blog post features excerpts from Graham Fitch’s new video series exploring works #10 – 18 from Schumann’s Album for the Young.