Course - Piano Teachers' course
In 2018 an exciting new course for piano teachers was established. Over 35 teachers enrolled on the course from all over the world. The varied programme proved thought-provoking and inspirational. The course is now firmly established as an integral part of the summer school.
We are delighted to announce that The Piano Teachers’ Course UK will be leading the course in 2025.
Piano Teaching in Action: Practical Approaches for All Levels
Join Dr Sally Cathcart, Director of the Piano Teachers’ Course UK (PTC) , for this specially designed 5-day course running exclusively at the Chetham’s International Piano Summer School in August 2025. Joining her across the week will be tutor, pianist and YouTuber Jill Morton, musicianship and Beethoven expert Dr Kris Worsley and the ever-inspirational Lucinda Mackworth Young. Together, the PTC tutor team will bring their expertise, joy and energy to each and every session, ensuring that, whether you come for a day or a week, you’ll leave inspired, refreshed and ready for the new term ahead.
There’s something for everyone on the course, whether you are an experienced, mid or early-career piano teacher. Each day, participants have the opportunity to deepen their pianism and expand their teaching skills, as guided by the PTC tutors. The Piano Teachers’ Course ethos of music-making, collaboration, respect, enjoyment, and support will be at the heart of the week.
It is possible to attend the course as a resident, non-resident, or as a day participant.
The detailed schedule is here Piano Teacher schedule
Here is a short film from Course Director Dr Sally Cathcart.
Just to say that I thoroughly enjoyed the Piano Teachers course (I was on one week only – would have loved to have stayed for a second week but I couldn’t take another week!).
I got so much out of the classes particularly the Improvising, Technique, dancing and Kodaly, as these touched on things that are pertinent to me at the moment. It was wonderful to get the chance to play for the Minuet in Bethan’s dance class as she demonstrated the steps! Helen R