Piano: workshop 8

About this course

This advanced workshop examines stylistic approaches across varied piano repertoire, typically drawing on two or three composers. Participants work on technical and musical detail, including tone production, pedalling, rhythm and pulse coordination, articulation, ornaments and layered textures of two or three voices. Teaching combines tutor explanation and demonstration with playing and listening workshops. Depending on the repertoire, sessions may also include aural skills, musicianship and theory. Learners are expected to maintain a regular practice routine between classes.

What you'll learn

• Interpret piano repertoire with greater stylistic awareness
• Coordinate rhythm and pulse with increased fluency
• Apply advanced technical approaches when working on repertoire
• Produce improved tone quality and layered textures of two or three voices
• Use pedalling with greater subtlety
• Make independent decisions about pedalling, ornaments and articulation

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for advanced pianists with a playing standard approaching Grade 8 or equivalent. It involves performing for and listening to others in workshop-style sessions, following written and verbal instructions in English, contributing to class discussions and practising regularly between classes.

• Playing standard approaching Grade 8 or equivalent
• Requires regular practice between classes
• Includes playing, listening and class discussion

Before you go

• Students should have access to an acoustic or digital piano for practice between classes.
• Scores and required music books are needed for the repertoire; music may be sourced new, second-hand or through IMSLP.