Today’s post features the fourth and final interview with pianist and piano professor at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Jan Loeffler. You can read all the interviews in this series, here. In this instalment, Jan discusses the importance of effectively funding the Arts. In light of today’s perpetual arts cut-backs, how can we draw greater attention…
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Piano Pedagogy Spotlight: Interview Series with Jan Loeffler – Part 3
Today’s post features the third interview with Jan Loeffler who is a pianist and piano professor at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire (UK). In this instalment, Jan offers his thoughts on teaching technique, repertoire, and using the piano exam syllabus. At what approximate age and level do your students begin their musical journey with you? This varies…
Piano Pedagogy Spotlight: Interview Series with Jan Loeffler – Part 1
It gives me great pleasure to introduce a new series on my blog. Pianist and piano professor Jan Loeffler teaches the piano at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire in the UK where he works in both junior and senior schools. A significant number of Jan’s pupils have won awards both domestically and abroad. He reflects on…
Birmingham International Piano Competition 2022: Ella Lee
I’m publishing a rare ‘mid-week’ post in order to highlight a forthcoming event which may be of interest. The Birmingham International Piano Competition (BIPC) is making a welcome return after a two-year hiatus caused by the pandemic. In this post, Administrative Director, Ella Lee, writes about this exciting competition. The BIPC has a legacy going…
Pianists From The Past: Blanche Selva written by John Thwaites
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed publishing the many interesting and informative articles so generously written by a host of eminent musicians. Today’s offering features French pianist, pedagogue, and composer Blanche Selva (1884 – 1942). This article has been written by Professor John Thwaites who is head of the Department of Keyboard Studies at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire….