Many will know that I taught at the 2021 Chetham’s International Piano Summer School; you can read my blog post about it by clicking here. This course provided a great opportunity to meet and chat with all types of students, but particularly the adult amateur player. I teach few adult amateur students, as most of…
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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…