Pianist Prime Masterclass Hub
Welcome to your Pianist Prime Masterclass Hub! Here, you will find a variety of exclusive masterclasses taught by expert teachers on a host of topics. This is your opportunity to learn from the best in the industry, refine your skills, and unlock your true potential with content crafted by seasoned music educators.
At the bottom of this page you will also find a schedule of our upcoming live online masterclasses.
Masterclass details:
How to Keep your Piano Practice FUN
with Iago Núñez
Piano practice can often seem like a chore; but it shouldn’t be that way. How can we make it more exciting? More fun? Something to look forward to? Spanish pianist Iago Núñez imparts his wealth of expertise on the subject in this 1-hour masterclass.
How to Improve your Accuracy
with Dr Josh Wright
Billboard #1 artist Josh Wright dives deep into the topic of accuracy at the piano: How do we get better at it? What can we improve? What techniques can we implement to make it easier for ourselves? Josh answers all your questions. The session is designed for pianists of all levels.
Why Slow Piano Practice is Crucial
with Mark Tanner
There are countless benefits to practising slowly - as well as some common pitfalls! In this webinar, pianist, composer, writer and educator Mark Tanner illustrates how to take advantage of this sometimes misunderstood approach using real-world examples.
Flexibility at the Piano Part 1
with Melanie Spanswick
A document of exercises for you to work through alongside this masterclass can be downloaded here
Best-selling piano writer, piano pedagogue and composer Melanie Spanswick presents Part 1 of her three-part series on Flexibility at the Piano! In this session, Melanie looks at flexibility, tone production, and developing finger strength. The session is designed for pianists of all levels.
Flexibility at the Piano Part 2
with Melanie Spanswick
A document of exercises for you to work through alongside this masterclass can be downloaded here
Melanie Spanswick presents Part 2 of her three-part series on Flexibility at the Piano. In this session, she looks at scales, arpeggios, broken chords, articulation and thumbs. The session is designed for pianists of all levels.
Flexibility at the Piano Part 3
with Melanie Spanswick
A document of exercises for you to work through alongside this masterclass can be downloaded here
Melanie Spanswick presents the third and final part of her three-part series on Flexibility at the Piano. In this session, she looks at hand flexibility, the importance of the 'bridge' position in the knuckles, detailed tools for practising ornaments and double notes, the illusion of legato, plus some interesting and fun exercises for developing arm-weight and a powerful sound. The session is designed for pianists of all levels.
Scales & Arpeggios
with Graham Fitch
Acclaimed pianist and renowned music educator, Graham Fitch delves deep into the heart of piano technique - scales and arpeggios!
In this session, Graham offers solutions to the technical challenges posed by scale and arpeggio playing, and suggests some novel ways to learn and practise them. He also demonstrates fun and educational ways to use scales as vehicles to solve problems we come across in our pieces. The session is designed for pianists of all levels.
How to Deal with Piano Performance Anxiety
with Dr Josh Wright
Billboard #1 artist Josh Wright delves head-first into strategies for overcoming performance anxiety that he has picked up from world-class teachers and performers, as well as from his own experience competing and performing internationally! Topics include how to change your mindset, pre-concert routines, how to get through a disaster plus lots more tips. The session is designed for pianists of all levels.
Upcoming LIVE Online Masterclasses
An announcement on future live masterclasses will be posted here in due course.