Junior Piano Group Class
Oglesby AtriumThe morning group class for all pianists enrolled on the Junior Course. Inspiration and camaraderie as you learn together, in a supportive and friendly group.
Dalcroze Group Classes
GymDiscover how to use the body as a tool for musical perception, preparation, and performance. Experience a liberating and joyful approach to music that will transform your creativity. Dalcroze provides a powerful route to musical expression - and it is also a lot of fun! We welcome back Alison Wise to take the classes in dalcroze. Please tick the box …
Teaching session 1
The first session for individual lessons. Do pop into any of the teaching rooms to hear lessons given by the outstanding faculty. Everyone will have their own individual schedule for lessons but we have an open door policy for all sessions - an amazing opportunity to learn from observing some of the most respected teachers …
Junior Course ‘drop in’ practice workshop
G06Come along with a bar, or a small section for lots of advice and help to take you into your practice room. Stay for 5 minutes or the whole class - so much can be discovered by listening to everyone.
Scales and exercises ‘drop in’ workshop
G06New for 2026 a daily class focusing on scales and exercises. These drop in classes are suitable for all levels of pianists. Discover how daily scale practice unlocks ease and speed, while technical exercises strengthen your playing from the ground up.
Adult Amateur Workshop
G06Every day a 90 minute workshop for all participants on the Adult Amateur Course. Do come along and play in a supportive atmosphere, with Kathryn Page. Come and play a bar, a phrase or a complete piece. Get help with performance nerves - many participants who thought they would never have the courage to play …
Teaching session 2
As individual lessons continue apace, take full advantage of the 'open door' policy on the summer school.
Lunchtime Recital – Ariel Lanyi
Stoller HallThe first in the series of lunchtime recitals for 2026. In March 2023, Ariel Lanyi was honored to receive the Prix Serdang, a Swiss prize awarded by the distinguished Austrian pianist Rudolf Buchbinder. The prize is endowed with CHF 50,000 and is not a competition, but a recognition of a young pianist’s achievements and an …
The Art of Four Hands workshop
G06New for 2026! A new daily workshop dedicated to the art of piano duo playing - both duets and 2 pianos. Bring your duo ready to perform, or simply enjoy the thrill of sightreading together in a supportive atmosphere. Everyone welcome - there will always be someone ready to join you at the piano. Do …
Teaching session 3
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! Leon McCawley