This month’s 5 tips for Pianist magazine’s newsletter focuses on the issue of moving quickly around the instrument. I hope it’s usefui. Moving quickly and accurately can be tricky. Especially if fast passage work is involved. There are many ways to alleviate this conundrum, but one which can be really beneficial is octave displacement. Yes,…
Tag: Adult Amateur pianists
Finchcocks Piano Courses 2019
A weekend spent at the splendid Finchcocks manor house is rather like stepping back into the Eighteenth century. Situated in Goudhurst, in the South East of England, and set in ample grounds, it’s positioned advantageously for panoramic views of the Kent countryside. This elegant Georgian mansion, built in 1725, provides the perfect setting for luxury…
So You Want To Organise A Piano Competition?
Piano competitions are becoming increasingly popular around the world, whether amateur or professional. Sally Olson, an amateur pianist and competition planner, lives in Chicago in the USA. She is on the committee of the Chicago Amateur Piano Competition 2016. This competition began in 2010. It is steadily growing in popularity. Entrants hail from many countries….
A professional approach to performing
This week I’ve been staying in Edinburgh with a friend who is an excellent amateur pianist. She has attended many piano courses and masterclasses, both as a participant and observer. This led to some interesting discussions and observations about the differences between students and professional players. How can students learn to be more professional in…