Chetham’s International Piano Summer School

Teaching session 3
2026-08-14 14:45 - 17:00 (Europe/London)
The faculty are teaching throughout the school on all courses including composition, aural, jazz, improvisation, organ, musical analysis, and much more! Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from some of the most respected teachers and pianists in the world.

Paul Lewis

Teaching session 1
2026-08-15 08:45 - 11:00
The first teaching session of the day. Over 30 faculty will be working with participants in daily intensive individual lessons. All lessons also open to observe.

Teaching session 2
2026-08-15 11:30 - 13:00
As individual lessons continue apace, take full advantage of the ‘open door’ policy on the summer school. An amazing faculty of over 70 will be working throughout the course – an incredible opportunity to learn from the leading musicians of today.

Teaching session 3
2026-08-15 14:45 - 17:00
In this third teaching session relish the opportunity to ‘sit in’ on as many lessons as you can – observing some of the world’s leading piano teachers in action!

Teaching session 1
2026-08-16 08:45 - 11:00, 2026-08-19 08:45 - 11:00
As all members of the faculty teach throughout the school, don’t miss the opportunity to listen to the amazing lessons.

Teaching session 2
2026-08-16 11:30 - 13:00
As individual lessons continue apace, take full advantage of the ‘open door’ policy on the summer school.

Teaching session 3
2026-08-16 14:45 - 17:00, 2026-08-21 14:45 - 17:00
The final session for individual lessons. Teachers on all courses will be working throughout the school.

Teaching session 1
2026-08-18 08:45 - 11:00
The inspirational faculty are busy giving daily individual lessons on all courses. The course has an open door policy to all lessons – not to be missed.

Teaching session 2
2026-08-18 11:30 - 13:00
Individual lessons continue apace. With so many wonderful teachers and course options everyone will be kept very busy!. The piano summer school has an ‘open door’ policy – so do go and listen to other lessons. You might decide you want to learn jazz!

Teaching session 3
2026-08-18 14:45 - 17:00
The third teaching session of the day. As teaching carries on in full swing, don’t forget the summer school’s ‘open door’ policy: a unique invitation to explore, listen, and learn from sessions beyond your own.

Teaching session 2
2026-08-19 11:30 - 13:00
Alongside your own lessons, make the most of our ‘open door’ approach—wander into workshops, hear fellow pianists, and enjoy the vibrant community spirit of the summer school.

Paul Lewis

Teaching session 3
2026-08-19 14:45 - 17:00
The final session for individual lessons. Teachers on all courses will be working throughout the school. Participants are warmly encouraged to take full advantage of the summer school’s ‘open door’ policy

Teaching session 1
2026-08-20 08:45 - 11:00
The day begins with all members of the faculty teaching throughout the school. Everyone will receive a daily lesson as standard.

Teaching session 2
2026-08-20 11:30 - 13:00
The final day for lessons on part two. The faculty are teaching throughout the school on all courses including composition, aural, jazz, improvisation, organ, musical analysis, and much more!

Teaching session 3
2026-08-20 14:45 - 17:00
The third teaching session of the day. While your individual lessons keep you busy, the summer school’s ‘open door’ policy opens up a world of extra learning and inspiration—come and see what’s happening beyond your own timetable.

Marta Karbownicka

Teaching session 1
2026-08-21 08:45 - 11:00
The final day for individual participant lessons – a wonderful opportunity to listen to lessons on all courses throughout the day.

Noriko Ogawa

Teaching session 2
2026-08-21 11:30 - 13:00
While your individual lessons keep you busy, the summer school’s ‘open door’ policy opens up a world of extra learning and inspiration—come and see what’s happening beyond your own timetable.
Adam Swayne
