Why Perform as an Amateur?
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.
Get Feedback on Your Playing!
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.
Improvisation for Classical Pianists
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.
Going Beyond the Notes
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.
A Piano Day in London
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.
Bringing Baroque Music to Life
Tips and resources for playing baroque music stylistically and expressively on the piano!
Harpsichords, Pianos & a Clavichord!
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.
Get Feedback on Your Playing!
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…
The New ABRSM Syllabus – Grade 3
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…
On Tempo Relationships
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…