by Juan Rezzuto | Jul 16, 2021 | Uncategorised
Satie – The Character Usually, several students know this name thanks to his most famous set of pieces: Gymnopedies, which have been probably studied during their piano lessons in London, or in general. Why? Well, it is a piece that can be approached with...
by Juan Rezzuto | Apr 2, 2021 | Uncategorised
Pedal or No Pedal? That is the question when playing piano Baroque pieces… Baroque piano pieces: Pedal or no pedal? Most of our my advanced piano students find themselves in this conundrum: Should I use the pedal for Baroque and Classical pieces or not? Should I...
by Juan Rezzuto | Mar 19, 2021 | Uncategorised
Musical Analysis – Extensions https://www.piano-composer-teacher-london.co.uk/post/classical-music-analysis-extensions One of the main aspects of an insightful performance for all advanced piano students is to acquire the necessary skills to analyse the pieces...
by Juan Rezzuto | Feb 12, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Importance of Learning the Minor Scales https://www.piano-composer-teacher-london.co.uk/post/minor-scales Most probably for piano students, scales are part of the daily practice. Learning and practicing scales can be dull or boring, and its goal, although...
by Juan Rezzuto | Nov 7, 2020 | Uncategorised
The creator of the Sonata form: Haydn Joseph Haydn is considered to be one of the most renowned composers of Western music. Probably Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was the most famous. Still, Haydn always remained on the top of the list in importance as was he the one who...
by Juan Rezzuto | Oct 2, 2020 | Uncategorised
For piano students, arpeggios come as the next step within the technical work after the study of scales. For piano teachers, is the sign that their students are ready for the challenge; But for the listener, the effect is always “mesmerizing”. But...