Advanced Piano Course – Master Your Sound and Style
A Deep Dive into Advanced Piano Playing
Course overview
A practical, technique‑driven programme for advanced pianists seeking professional refinement, expanded repertoire and performance readiness. The course focuses on advanced technique, musical interpretation, ensemble skills and career development. Suitable for conservatoire applicants, serious amateurs and professional musicians aiming to deepen craft and broaden stylistic range.
Syllabus components
Technique and touch
Advanced scale/arpeggio systems: double thirds, sixths, octaves, contrary motion, polyrhythmic exercises.
Voicing, finger substitution, wrist and arm weight coordination.
Physical conditioning: injury prevention, warm‑ups, slow practice methods.
Repertoire and interpretation
Deep study of large‑scale works (sonatas, concertos, cycles).
Stylistic work across periods: Baroque keyboard practice, Classical clarity, Romantic rubato, Impressionist colour, 20th/21st century extended techniques.
Contemporary score reading, rhythmic complexities, cluster and prepared piano techniques where appropriate.
Harmonic and theoretical study
Advanced harmony, counterpoint and form analysis as applied to performance decisions.
Figured bass realisation for historical repertoire.
Set works analysis for auditions and exams.
Sight‑reading and aural skills
High‑level sight‑reading strategies for complex textures.
Aural recognition of advanced intervals, chord extensions, modulations and unusual meters.
Chamber music and accompaniment
Ensemble techniques, listening and balance, reduction and score reading for accompanists.
Coaching for vocal and instrumental collaboration.