When something feels difficult at the piano, practising more is not always the answer. Penelope Roskell and Ryan Morison discuss unnecessary effort, hidden technical problems and what healthy technique can make possible musically.
In our next special edition technique clinic, Fred Karpoff answers questions on overcoming technical roadblocks and unlocking greater expressive freedom at the piano.
Discover why the old “thumb-under” technique limits your playing and how a natural, three-dimensional approach can unlock freedom and flow in your scales and arpeggios.
In this guest post, pianist and pedagogue Fred Karpoff shares the origins of his use of the term “vibrato” in the context of piano technique and how it can be applied to support expressive gesture at the piano.
Prodigal Pianist, Ryan Morison, shares a personal account of his journey from injury caused by a traditional, finger-centric piano technique to discovering a more natural, healthier way of playing.
In our guest post for this week, pianist and pedagogue Fred Karpoff shares some of the ideas from his recent online workshop and soon to be launched course on how a whole body approach to technique facilitates effortless piano playing.
Our sleuths Graham Fitch and Adina Mornell explore fresh, modern approaches to technical exercises – moving beyond Hanon into the world of improvisation, jazz-inspired warm-ups and artistic etudes!
Discover how a whole-body approach to piano technique can transform tension into ease and unlock expressive, injury-free playing.
Our sleuths Graham Fitch and Adina Mornell explore the benefits, drawbacks and modern applications of Hanon’s exercises, looking at how they fit into today’s understanding of piano technique and pedagogy.
Discover how to build strong technical foundations to accelerate your progress, achieve ease and comfort in your playing and avoid injury!
