A common refrain amongst pianists is that they lack the technique required to tackle many of the pieces they yearn to play. In this blog post we provide some simple, often overlooked ways to build good foundations and make better progress with your playing.
Discover resources for improving your piano technique for beginners, teachers and pianists seeking a technical “refresher”!
Many pianists use exercises & studies to improve their technique. However, practising them can often become mindless, unproductive, and potentially put the pianist at risk of injury. This week’s blog post provides tips and suggestions for using exercises & studies effectively while avoiding tension and boredom!
The Online Academy’s technique resources present a variety of recognised approaches to mastering piano technique, enabling you to realise your musical and artistic intentions at the piano.
Do you feel that your left hand is weaker than your right hand and is holding you back in your piano playing? We all have a dominant hand, and for…
Ilga Pitkevica discusses Czerny’s legacy and introduces her new video lecture series on his Practical Method for Beginners on the Pianoforte (Op. 599)
A balanced approach to using exercises and studies to solve specific pianistic problems.
Graham Fitch and former student, Daniel Grimwood both had the privilege of working with Peter Feuchtwanger at various stages of their careers. In this video conversation, they discuss and share…
When I first witnessed international piano guru, Peter Feuchtwanger, demonstrate his exercises in a class I was so shocked by them that I had to leave the room for a…
In the nineteenth century there was a widespread belief that hours a day spent practising finger exercises would lead to mastery of the instrument, and many method books were published,…
