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WKMT Piano Performance Opportunities

WKMT Piano Performance Opportunities

Playing the piano in front of an audience can be a pivotal experience for a beginner pianist, providing numerous benefits that contribute to their musical and personal development. As such, it is a vital component of a well-rounded piano education for both adult and...

Satie – The Character

Satie – The Character

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 ease...

Pedal or No Pedal

Pedal or No Pedal

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 be...

Musical Analysis – Extensions

Musical Analysis – Extensions

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 they...

The Importance of Learning the Minor Scales

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...