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Young artist course class session

Daily lecture with Dr Murray McLachlan. The art of practising. How many possibilities are there when practising? Creativity and inspiration will abound in this enlightening talk.

Young artist course class session

Evening performance Class in Carole Nash Recital Hall with Murray McLachlan The chance to perform on a Steinway or Bösendorfer concert grand in the glorious Carole Nash recital hall.

Advanced course individual lessons

The final day for individual lessons. Don't miss the opportunity to also hear some of the outstanding faculty in action with other young pianists.  

Elementary course class session

Kodàly Musicianship, Technique Time, Music Theory, with Karen Marshall, course leader. The final day for this session. Activities will include singing games and solfa, whole group performances of scales to different grooves and vamps and theory delivered in a musical way along with games and activities that truly entertain.

Intermediate course class session

Aural and Musicianship, technique time and theory with Sarah Murphy, course leader. Sight-singing, rhythmic exercises and multi-activity exercises (combining clapping/singing/movement) will be used to develop co-ordination and general musicianship.Scales and arpeggios will be given a fun twist by being performed in a range of different articulations, dynamics and other musical combinations, with all pianists participating …

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Elementary course individual lessons

The final day for individual lessons with the outstanding faculty. Learn how to practise more effectively with our team of practise supervisors.

Intermediate course class session

Historical highlights and composition workshops with Sarah Murphy. The key features of the Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Modern musical periods will be explored in these sessions. Students will listen to a range of different repertoire (including orchestral/opera) as well as exploring some key repertoire in each style suited to grades 4-6 pianists. Listening activities will …

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Advanced course class session

Aural made simple, General musicianship Sight-reading support and technique with Duncan Glenday. Enjoy listening to a wide range of music whilst learning tips on how best to improve your listening skills on your own. Classes will also cover the basic theory needed to answer all the tests and help you build confidence with some group …

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Young artist course individual lessons

When not having an individual lesson, pianists may practise in their own room or seize the opportunity to learn from observing other lessons.