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Using the Right Tools for the Job

Using the Right Tools for the Job

By Informance, 2025-10-30
Posted in: Practice tools, Practising

Discovery a variety of practice tools specially suited to tackling the challenges encountered in the early stages of learning a new piece!

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Using the Right Tools for the Job
Cracking the Code – From Deciphering to Doing

Cracking the Code – From Deciphering to Doing

By Informance, 2025-10-16
Posted in: Learning Pieces, Practice tools

Join Part 2 of Ken Johansen’s workshop series and get help on scores you find difficult to decipher or are unsure how to start learning!

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Tags: practice toolsworkshop
Cracking the Code – From Deciphering to Doing
Not Enough Time to Practise?

Not Enough Time to Practise?

By Informance, 2025-08-07
Posted in: Practice tools, Practising

Not enough time to practise? Practising more ≠ practising better – Here’s how to get better results from your practising in less time!

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Tags: quarantiningrachmaninoff prelude
Not Enough Time to Practise?
A Keyboard Conversation with Philip Fowke (2)

A Keyboard Conversation with Philip Fowke (2)

By Informance, 2025-07-31
Posted in: Practice tools, Practising

Graham Fitch and Philip Fowke share reflections, stories and philosophies on the art of piano playing and teaching.

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Tags: fingeringhands separatelykeyboard conversationslegatopedalling
A Keyboard Conversation with Philip Fowke (2)
A Keyboard Conversation with Philip Fowke

A Keyboard Conversation with Philip Fowke

By Informance, 2025-06-19
Posted in: Practice tools, Practising

Graham Fitch and Philip Fowke share reflections, stories and philosophies on the art of piano playing and teaching.

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Tags: Gordon Greenkeyboard conversationsperformingPhilip fowkeShura Cherkasskyteaching
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A Keyboard Conversation with Philip Fowke
Stay Focussed Using Desirable Difficulties

Stay Focussed Using Desirable Difficulties

By Graham Fitch, 2025-05-01
Posted in: Practice tools, Practising

Don’t we all love the thrill of playing the piano? There’s the deep satisfaction we get from recreating some of the greatest music ever written, revelling in its beauty and…

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Stay Focussed Using Desirable Difficulties
Rhythm Practice Done Right

Rhythm Practice Done Right

By Informance, 2025-04-03
Posted in: Practice tools, Practising

Practising a passage using rhythmic variations is a long-standing tradition among pianists. When applied thoughtfully, it can be an excellent way to develop control, accuracy and fluency. However, as is…

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Tags: accentsChopinpassageworkrhythm practice
Rhythm Practice Done Right
A Keyboard Conversation with Beate Toyka

A Keyboard Conversation with Beate Toyka

By Informance, 2025-03-27
Posted in: Practice tools, Practising

Video conversation between Graham Fitch and Beate Toyka on playing Bach’s keyboard music on the piano, covering topics from articulation, dynamics and pedalling through to enhancing musical expression with storytelling and personal interpretations.

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Tags: articulationbachbaroqueinterpretationkeyboard conversationspedallingperforming
A Keyboard Conversation with Beate Toyka
Practise Smarter with the Feedback Loop

Practise Smarter with the Feedback Loop

By Informance, 2025-02-20
Posted in: Practice tools, Practising

Practise smarter rather than harder with the Feedback Loop, one of the most powerful tools for efficient and effective practising.

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Practise Smarter with the Feedback Loop
The Practice Tools Reloaded!

The Practice Tools Reloaded!

By Informance, 2025-02-06
Posted in: Practice tools, Practising

Our most popular content of all time, Graham Fitch’s Practice Tools, gets a major refresh with new high quality videos and a hands-on workshop series!

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The Practice Tools Reloaded!

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