Unlocking Musical Understanding
Learn how to use keyboard harmony as a means of developing musical skills such as theory, ear training and more!
Sonata Form, Secondary Dominants & Mode Mixture
Understanding Key Features of the Classical Period The Classical period was crucial in the development of the piano because it became the dominant keyboard instrument due to its ability to…
Pieces to Play – Debussy’s Preludes
Our blog post this week explores Debussy’s evocative Preludes, featuring performances and excerpts of video lessons for a selection from the set.
Building Your Music Theory Knowledge
Resources to help you build your knowledge of music theory to help you learn faster, interpret more authentically and develop other skills!
Why Does Bach Sound Like Bach?
Lona Kozik’s unique new Online Academy course blends analysis and music history to produce deeper understanding and engagement with classical music.
The Magical Piano Palette of Debussy
Debussy revolutionised the landscape of piano composition, taking advantage of the capabilities of the instrument in new, creative ways.
In this blog post, we explore a few examples of Debussy’s innovations in works we’ve recently featured in video lessons.
The Other End of the Telescope
A respected colleague teaching at the College level used to challenge his new students in their first lesson with him by getting them to play almost impossibly slowly with the…
The Pot-Bellied Monster
Heinrich Neuhaus spoke of the pot-bellied monster, a fault in piano playing where the harmony swallows both bass and melody. I find myself discussing the layering of sound all the…