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Adult Amateur Workshop

Whiteley Hall

The second of the daily workshops on part one. Join Philip Fowke and Kathryn Page as they enjoy working with everyone, either on a few bars, or a much longer piece. Lively discussions guaranteed!

Adult Amateur Workshop

Whiteley Hall

The daily two hour workshop for the adult amateur course. Join Philip Fowke and  Kathryn Page for helpful and encouraging advice. "The words 'thank you' are totally inadequate to express what I feel. My teachers were all amazing, and I count myself blessed to have had such an opportunity. That I felt that they all …

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Adult Amateur Workshop

Whiteley Hall

The daily two hour workshop for the adult amateur course. Join Philip Fowke and  Kathryn Page for helpful and encouraging advice. An opportunity to play in the supportive group - it could be just a bar, a line or a whole sonata movement. Everyone welcome!

Group class workshops

The Junior Academy at Chetham's begins with everyone joining together in their group classes. These will be divided into the 4 main course options: Elementary - with Ruth Aldred Intermediate - with Sarah Murphy Advanced - with Gemma Beeson Young artists - with Murray McLachlan Throughout the course there will be daily classes to further …

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Group class workshops

The day begins with a morning group class for all pianists. The sessions are live-streamed for all the online participants.    

Drop in performance class

An informal class where everyone can come along between lessons and practise to play their piece to a member of the faculty on a lovely grand piano.  

Group class workshops

After all the individual lessons and practise throughout the day, everyone joins together for another group class workshop. Areas covered will include performance nerves, repertoire planning, practise tips, technical control and much more. Sessions are live-streamed for the online course participants.    Chetham's Medieval Baronial Hall  

Group class workshops

The morning group class for all four piano courses. A chance to learn together before the intensive individual lessons begin. The sessions are live-streamed for all the online participants.    

Drop in practise class

A chance to receive help on any aspect of a piece you are working on. It could be on fingering, pedal, interpretation, rhythm, phrasing etc - come along and find solutions from a member of the faculty.