The Thumb-Under Trap
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.
Vibrato at the Piano!? Why the Analogy Matters
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.
Freeing Your Piano Technique
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.
The Practice Sleuths Episode #4
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!
Gaining Control by Letting Go
Discover how a whole-body approach to piano technique can transform tension into ease and unlock expressive, injury-free playing.
The Practice Sleuths Episode #3
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.
Fast-Track Your Piano Progress
Discover how to build strong technical foundations to accelerate your progress, achieve ease and comfort in your playing and avoid injury!
Introducing Penelope Roskell’s Essential Piano Technique
Introducing Penelope Roskell’s Essential Piano Technique publications for developing a strong foundation of healthy technique, helping young pianists to progress rapidly and confidently through the early stages of piano playing.
A Better Way to Play Faster
Pianists often find that a piece falls apart beyond a certain speed. This article offers a more effective method than using a metronome to play faster.