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Why Perform as an Amateur?

Why Perform as an Amateur?

By Informance, 2023-06-29
Posted in: Performing

In this blog post we offer encouragement and suggestions for how to approach performing and to enjoy your playing to the full as an amateur pianist.

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Tags: concert preparationPerformance Practicepiano groups
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Why Perform as an Amateur?
Get Feedback on Your Playing!

Get Feedback on Your Playing!

By Informance, 2023-06-22
Posted in: Events, Performing

Our blog post this week features details of two upcoming events offer you a chance to play in-person or online and get feedback and personlised tuition from Graham Fitch.

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Tags: Masterclassonline eventsperforming
Get Feedback on Your Playing!
Improvisation for Classical Pianists

Improvisation for Classical Pianists

By Informance, 2022-06-23
Posted in: Performing

In our latest series of videos, Dave Hall gives a step-by-step guide to improvisation for classical pianists who know their chords and scales, but who simply can’t think of anything to play when faced with a piano but no sheet music.

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Tags: ear-trainingimprovisation
Improvisation for Classical Pianists
Going Beyond the Notes

Going Beyond the Notes

By Graham Fitch, 2022-03-03
Posted in: Inspiration, Performing

In this week’s blog post, Graham Fitch explores how imagination and narrative can be used to go beyond a literal rendition of notes to deliver performances that captivate and inspire listeners.

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Tags: Debussydes abendsgoldberg variationsinterpretationL'isle joyeusenarrativeperformingRobert Schumann
Going Beyond the Notes
A Piano Day in London

A Piano Day in London

By Informance, 2022-01-20
Posted in: Events, General, Performing

A write-up of our Birthday Bash celebrations and video excerpts from the event which took place on 15th January at the Fidelio Cafe in central London.

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Tags: baroquebeethovenBortkiewiczBrahmsCouperin Les Baricades Mistérieusesjs bachMasterclassMozartMozart K333performanceScarlattiSchuberttempest sonata
A Piano Day in London
Bringing Baroque Music to Life

Bringing Baroque Music to Life

By Graham Fitch, 2022-01-12
Posted in: Events, Performing

Tips and resources for playing baroque music stylistically and expressively on the piano!

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Tags: baroqueonline events
Bringing Baroque Music to Life
Harpsichords, Pianos & a Clavichord!

Harpsichords, Pianos & a Clavichord!

By Informance, 2021-08-05
Posted in: Inspiration, Performing

This week’s blogpost features a write-up of our last event for the summer in which harpsichordist and conductor Jory Vinikour took us on a fascinating tour of his collection of keyboard instruments, performing a selection of repertoire to showcase their characteristics.

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Tags: baroqueBosendorferErardharpsichordJory Vinikourjs bachPleyel
Harpsichords, Pianos & a Clavichord!
Get Feedback on Your Playing!

Get Feedback on Your Playing!

By Informance, 2020-10-24
Posted in: News, Performing

Although playing the piano at home by yourself is rewarding in itself, it can be difficult to remain motivated and inspired. Obtaining feedback on your playing and sharing it with…

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Tags: online eventsperformance workshopsperforming
Get Feedback on Your Playing!
The New ABRSM Syllabus – Grade 3

The New ABRSM Syllabus – Grade 3

By Graham Fitch, 2020-07-23
Posted in: Examinations, Learning Pieces, Performing

I’m currently in the process of producing an extensive collection of resources for the syllabus on my Online Academy. These include detailed video walk-throughs providing practice suggestions, tips on style and…

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Tags: ABRSMexam preparationexaminationsGrade 3piano examinations
The New ABRSM Syllabus – Grade 3
On Tempo Relationships

On Tempo Relationships

By Graham Fitch, 2019-08-01
Posted in: Performing

I was working with someone on Schubert’s B flat Impromptu last week, a set of variations on the so-called “Rosamunde” theme. Variation form always poses a tempo challenge to the…

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Tags: Glenn GouldHoward FergusonSchubert Impromptu in B flattempoVladimir Horowitz
On Tempo Relationships

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