Piano retreat – mixed ability – sold out

Finchcocks Finchcocks, Goudhurst, Kent, United Kingdom

Fancy a UK based, luxury weekend away in a grade 1 listed country manor, surrounded by 9 grand pianos? Our piano retreat is designed for anyone who just wants a...

Improvisation and harmony weekend with David Hall – mixed ability

Finchcocks Finchcocks, Goudhurst, Kent, United Kingdom

This course, run by Finchcocks Musical Director David Hall, is ideal for anybody who wants to develop their keyboard skills of harmonisation, composition and improvisation in a classical style It...

Beethoven weekend with Graham Fitch – intermediate to advanced – sold out

Finchcocks Finchcocks, Goudhurst, Kent, United Kingdom

Beethoven's 250th birthday celebrations last year were a bit of a washout, so we're keeping the party going! In this course dedicated to the music of Beethoven, Graham Fitch will guide you in exploring the physical, emotional and intellectual challenges of the music, paying particular attention to the interpretation of the numerous markings for dynamics...

Upper intermediate – Advanced weekend with William Westney – sold out

Finchcocks Finchcocks, Goudhurst, Kent, United Kingdom

We are thrilled to be hosting concert pianist and keynote speaker Professor William Westney, as part of his visit to the UK, in this year's programme. This weekend course, for upper intermediate to advanced level pianists, focuses on musical communication, physical enjoyment, and addressing technical challenges in a healthy way. Principles from Dr. Westney’s best-selling...

Keyboard Music from the Baroque with Steven Devine – mixed ability – sold out

Finchcocks Finchcocks, Goudhurst, Kent, United Kingdom

We are delighted to be offering a course with brilliantly talented keyboard player and Early Keyboard Consultant to the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and Royal Welsh Colleges, Steven Devine. During this weekend course Keyboard Music from the Baroque, Steven Devine will explore this incredibly fertile period of keyboard music, looking at style, technique, repertoire and instruments. Although...

Intermediate weekend with Florian Mitrea – sold out

Finchcocks Finchcocks, Goudhurst, Kent, United Kingdom

Our Intermediate weekend course is designed for pianists around grades 4-6 standard. It's a chance to improve on technique, hone your performance and playing style and deepen your musicianship, all...

5-day Intermediate Summer School with David Hall – sold out

Finchcocks Finchcocks, Goudhurst, Kent, United Kingdom

Our 5-day summer schools are a well established highlight of the Finchcocks calendar. To ensure a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere, places are open to those who have attended at least...

3-day Exploring the Impressionists with Warren Mailley-Smith – intermediate – advanced – sold out

Finchcocks Finchcocks, Goudhurst, Kent, United Kingdom

23070|https://finchcocksstg.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Nemiah-2-1024x768.jpg|large The piano music of the French impressionists has a special place in the development of any pianist’s repertoire. The music of Debussy, Satie and Ravel in particular calls for very special control of tone, texture, colour and use of pedal. The amazing scope of musical pictures painted by these composers calls for a course...

Beyond Stage Fright – Tackling performance nerves – Upper Intermediate – Advanced – sold out

Finchcocks Finchcocks, Goudhurst, Kent, United Kingdom

Beyond Stage Fright – Tackling performance nerves is designed for upper intermediate to advanced players, those working towards grade 8 standard or a performance diploma. It is also suitable for piano teachers. Running the weekend is the incredibly knowledgeable, encouraging and warm Charlotte Tomlinson. A specialist, international speaker on the topic, and a pianist herself,...

Intermediate weekend with Florian Mitrea – sold out

Finchcocks Finchcocks, Goudhurst, Kent, United Kingdom

Our Intermediate weekend course is designed for pianists around grades 4-6 standard. It's a chance to improve on technique, hone your performance and playing style and deepen your musicianship, all...

Jazz for classical pianists with David Hall – mixed ability – sold out

Finchcocks Finchcocks, Goudhurst, Kent, United Kingdom

This course is designed for classically trained pianists (intermediate - advanced) who would love to delve into or brush up on their jazz skills! David Hall (FRCO, MA Cantab) will help you combine solid piano technique, aural skills and jazz music theory to help you explore a sound world perhaps different to the one you...

Piano retreat – mixed ability – waiting list

Finchcocks Finchcocks, Goudhurst, Kent, United Kingdom

Fancy a UK based, luxury weekend away in a grade 1 listed country manor, surrounded by 9 grand pianos? Our piano retreat is designed for anyone who just wants a...

American Civil Rights & Black Renaissance Music with Beatrice Nicholas – mixed ability

We are very excited to welcome British classical concert pianist and composer Beatrice Nicholas for a weekend of musical exploration, inspiration and discussion on the theme of Black Renaissance Music for piano. Beatrice enjoys an international career as a solo concert pianist, performing works by Bach through to the present day, with notable performances at...

Keyboard Music from the Baroque with Steven Devine – mixed ability

Finchcocks Finchcocks, Goudhurst, Kent, United Kingdom

We are delighted to be offering a course with brilliantly talented keyboard player and Early Keyboard Consultant to the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and Royal Welsh Colleges, Steven Devine. During this weekend course Keyboard Music from the Baroque, Steven Devine will explore this incredibly fertile period of keyboard music, looking at style, technique, repertoire and instruments. Although...

5-day Piano holiday! – mixed ability

Our 5-day summer schools sold out in record time this year! So, by popular demand, we've added one more! And this one is different. This is our most relaxed 5-day course ever and a pianist's dream Finchcocks stay: a 5-day 5-star Piano Holiday! This extended piano retreat offers the chance to spend mornings at the...