There are a plethora of Summer Schools on offer around the world, many with superb faculty teachers and performance opportunities. The Dublin International Piano Festival and Summer Academy is in its third year, and boasts an excellent Summer School programme for advanced students plus a concert series all rolled into one. This year’s Academy (taking place from 25th July – 2nd August) coincides with a Summer celebration of Irish culture, sport and history occurring all over Ireland.

The 2015 faculty includes Archie Chen (the Festival’s Artistic Director), Edmund Battersby, Lance Coburn, Evelyne Brancart, and HJ Lim, who will also give recitals as part of the Festival.  Sixteen lucky performers will be selected to take part in the advanced course, and they will enjoy a full programme including masterclasses, lessons, seminars, concerts and performance opportunities. Successful applicants will also gain additional online exposure with a permanent page on the Festival’s website with their photo, biography, video or audio, and web link to their personal website.

The Festival is also open to the public, and you can enjoy the official trailer below. Find out much more here: www.pianofestival.ie

Publications

Melanie Spanswick has written and published a wide range of courses, anthologies, examination syllabuses, and text books, including Play it again: PIANO (published by Schott Music). This best-selling graded, progressive piano course contains a large selection of repertoire featuring a huge array of styles and genres, with copious practice tips and suggestions for every piece.

For more information, please visit the publications page, here.