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The PTC UK
Oct 3, 20223 min read
Student Stories: 10 years of The Piano School
PTC graduate Catherine Cossey shares her journey from wondering whether piano teaching is a viable job, to 10 years of The Piano School.
The PTC UK
Sep 2, 20221 min read
Finding Your Silence: The importance of wellbeing as a piano teacher
Kris Worsley discusses wellbeing as a piano teacher and the importance of seeking and experiencing 'your' silence.
The PTC UK
Aug 25, 20225 min read
Student Stories: From primary school teacher to piano school director
Jeni Warder recalls her journey from taking the leap to quit her day job to becoming a successful piano teaching business owner.
The PTC UK
Jul 18, 20222 min read
Technique Series: 6. Independence of hands, 'pushing off' and 'hugging'
Do your forearms ever stiffen up when playing? Or do you sometimes feel you can’t produce the quality of tone that you would like?
The PTC UK
Jul 18, 20222 min read
Technique Series: 5. Three fundamental points
Whilst it should never be a means to an end, the pursuit of developing further technical facility at the keyboard is of paramount importance
The PTC UK
Jul 18, 20221 min read
Technique Series: 4. Playing with relaxed arms and strong fingers
PTC Principal Tutor Jill Morton discusses the importance of developing the pupil's awareness of playing with relaxed, whole-arm movements...
The PTC UK
Jul 18, 20222 min read
Technique Series: 3. Developing agility at the piano
One of the main aims we have for our pupils in setting them up with a good technique is to give them piano AGILITY.
The PTC UK
Jul 18, 20221 min read
Technique Series: 2. How do we really play softly?
How can you cultivate a secure technique in students which enables them to play softly with confidence at the piano?
The PTC UK
Jul 18, 20221 min read
Technique Series: 1. Starting at the beginning
The development of technique starts at the very beginning - quite literally. It is important to be aware of correct hand position,...
The PTC UK
Jun 16, 20221 min read
Dealing with Performance Anxiety: 5. Steps to Tackle the Problem
When we perform, we call on a different part of ourselves from when we practise or play for ourselves, because these are different...
The PTC UK
Jun 16, 20221 min read
Dealing with Performance Anxiety: 4. Breathing, stretching and practice strategies
Any musician can be affected by performance anxiety and what we have to learn is how to deal with it. The first step is to accept that...
The PTC UK
Jun 10, 20221 min read
Dealing with Performance Anxiety: 3. Looking at the word "Anxiety"
Beate Toyka, Principal Tutor of The Piano Teachers' Course UK ‘Getting to the heart of music’ is Beate’s teaching philosophy. Exploring a...
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