BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Finchcocks Piano Courses - ECPv6.16.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.finchcocks.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Finchcocks Piano Courses
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:Europe/London
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:BST
DTSTART:20210328T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20211031T010000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:BST
DTSTART:20220327T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20221030T010000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:BST
DTSTART:20230326T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20231029T010000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:BST
DTSTART:20240331T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20241027T010000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:BST
DTSTART:20250330T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20251026T010000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:BST
DTSTART:20260329T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20261025T010000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:BST
DTSTART:20270328T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20271031T010000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260306T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260308T153000
DTSTAMP:20260617T090502
CREATED:20250722T070007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T141308Z
UID:29916-1772823600-1772983800@www.finchcocks.com
SUMMARY:The American Piano with Beatrice Nicholas - mixed ability - WAITING LIST
DESCRIPTION:We are very excited to welcome back British classical concert pianist and composer Beatrice Nicholas for a weekend delving into the rich repertoire of American piano\, “classical swing” and boogie woogie. \nThe mixed-ability weekend will explore the crossover genre of notated jazz\, blues and boogie woogie through the lens of 20th century Broadway\, Hollywood and the American rights movement. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBeatrice enjoys an international career as a solo concert pianist\, performing works by Bach through to the present day\, with notable performances at Wigmore Hall\, the Royal Festival Hall and Royal Opera House. Alongside this – and composing – she loves collaborative work with chamber ensembles and The British Black Classical Foundation\, which tackles the lack of ethnic diversity in the classical arts and represents and works in communities of colour throughout the UK and beyond. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe American Piano weekend will follow our usual format\, incorporating an interactive workshop on both Saturday and Sunday mornings and will include: \nBoogie Woogie Blues: Licks\, Hacks and Monster Left Hands! \nBoogie Together: Take part in the Boogie Woogie piano ensemble. A chance improvise in a piano ensemble team. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter these\, time will be spent in private practice\, one-to-one tuition with Beatrice – or an open lesson performance class in our Steinway recital room. Repertoire for this is not restricted to boogie woogie and can take the form of any notated jazz\, broader 20th century American piano music – or something completely different for contrast! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe highlight of a weekend course is often our Saturday evening tutor recital talk. Beatrice will treat guests to a concert inspired by the female jazz legends Hazel Scott and Lil Hardin Armstrong. These African American female jazz stars trained first as classical pianists but were denied access to the classical music industry on account of their colour. Hazel Scott in particular\, became famous for giving popular classical music a jazz spin with her style became known as ‘classical swing’. Music will contain a selection of the following: \n\nMoonlight Sonata Mvt I\, Ludwig van Beethoven.\nEast Town Boogie. By Lil Hardin Armstrong. Arr Beatrice Nicholas.\nWaltz in C Sharp Minor l. Op.69 No.2 by Federic Chopin.\nChopin Minute Waltz in the style of Hazel Scott\nHungarian Rhapsody No.2 in C Sharp Minor by Franz Liszt\nHallelujah by Vincent Youmans. Arr Hazel Scott.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn this weekend course\, guests will: \n\nHave the chance to play in and observe two performance masterclasses.\nWill receive a one-to-one lesson with Beatrice.\nEnjoy access to play on our 9 grand pianos anytime between 7am and 8pm. (There are enough pianos to go round that everyone can play a piano at any given time.)\nExperience a private salon concert in the main hall of the family home\, performed by Beatrice.\nJoin and socialise with a group 8 fellow piano enthusiasts during lunch and dinner.\nDine in style with lunches and three course dinners prepared by our fabulous chef.\nExperience the Finchcocks bubble\, hailed as a “paradise for pianists” by BBC Music Magazine and stay in a grade 1 listed country manor.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBeatrice Nicholas is a captivating Pianist whose performances are full of imagination\, freedom and beauty. She plays solo repertoire ranging from Bach to the present day and has performed in the UK’s leading venues. Her music engagements take her around the UK\, Germany\, Poland\, Thailand and the Czech Republic. Notable venues have included the Royal Festival Hall\, Wigmore Hall\, Royal Opera House\, London Coliseum\, Berlin Konzerthaus\, Sadler’s Wells Theater\, Leeds Town Hall and Snape Maltings. \nAs well as being a solo artist\, Beatrice enjoys collaborative work with a variety of opera singers and instrumentalists. She  has strong links to the world of dance and has  played for the Birmingham Royal Ballet\, Royal Ballet and for the English National Ballet companies. Beatrice is also a composer and arranger who has received commissions from the Creative Minds Festival\, Nottingham Chamber Music Festival\, Dark Design Graphics Company and been showcased by the British  Black Classical Foundation as a featured composer for  Black History Month 2021. \nBeatrice\, born in England\, was admitted to the Junior Department of the Royal College of Music at fourteen years old.  She studied solo piano with Danielle Salamon\, composition with David Sutton Anderson and received additional teaching from composer Paul Patterson at the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain Composer’s Course. During her time at the  Junior Department Beatrice won the institution’s major prizes for piano and represented the Department as a composer. At eighteen years Beatrice went to the Royal Academy of Music\, studying piano with Patsy Toh\, composition with Elena Langer\, and won  the Royal Academy of Music’s Eric Brough Memorial Prize for Piano. She continued her training with concert pianists Michael Endres and Susanne Gruetzman at the Hanns Eisler Music Academy in Berlin. Beatrice believes that music is a powerful tool of communication and enjoys using it to lift and engage the human heart. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor booking enquiries\, please contact fill in the form below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Which course date(s) are you interested in?\n \n \n Playing level / experience (required)\n \n \n Room price band:\nPlease selectClassic (standard)Considerable (large)Old Dairy (with own piano)\n\n \n Other room preferences: (please select most important one and we'll try to our best to accommodate)\nPlease selectEnsuiteWalk-in showerBath2nd floor3rd floorI'm easy!\n\n \n Please tell us anything else that you think would be helpful:\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Weekend courses\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	from £700 (inclusive of accommodation\, food\, wine and tuition)
URL:https://www.finchcocks.com/availability/the-american-piano/
CATEGORIES:Advanced,Intermediate,Mixed ability,Upper intermediate weekend
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finchcocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Beatrice-2024-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260206T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260208T153000
DTSTAMP:20260617T090502
CREATED:20250722T070034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T115723Z
UID:29981-1770404400-1770564600@www.finchcocks.com
SUMMARY:Essential Piano Technique with Penelope Roskell - upper intermediates and their teachers! - WAITING LIST
DESCRIPTION:A course for upper intermediate pianists – or those who teach them! – with Penelope Roskell.\n\nProfessor of Piano and award winning author of the Complete Pianist Penelope Roskell will be leading this weekend course on Essential Piano Technique. It is aimed at not only pianists of an upper intermediate level (including adult returners)\, but teachers of this level too!\nPenelope is the UK’s foremost specialist in healthy piano playing\, and she will share with the group how to put many of the ideas from her comprehensive “piano bible” The Complete Pianist into practice – as well as the thought process and strategy behind her popular piano education series Essential Piano Technique (of which the upper intermediate books in the range are soon to be published!). \nBring along any pieces that you would like help with\, both musically and technically\, as well as any general questions you have about piano playing. There will be some emphasis on ensuring that you feel physically at ease at the piano\, so that you can play without tension or potential injury in the future. \nThe weekend promises to be musically intensive as well as friendly\, supportive and welcoming to everyone. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEach day typically starts with a workshop on the Finchcocks Steinway in the recital room. These are followed by private practice on one of our beautiful acoustic grand pianos whilst Penelope gives one-to-one tuition to guests. The afternoons begin with a performance class (a bit like an open lesson) followed by more chance for priviate consolidation! \nOn this particular course\, Saturday and Sunday also both begin with some gentle warm ups (outside\, weather permitting) to prepare particpants physically and mentally for the workshops ahead*. \nThe two scheduled workshops which follow will give you a chance to ask questions about any tricky spots in your pieces and will cover:\n\nIntermediate technique\nIntermediate musicianship\n\nBoth provide guests with the perfect opportunity to bring pieces they are working on for expert guidance. \n*Comfortable clothing and footwear is recommended for this. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn the Saturday evening\, we have an extra special performance from concert pianist Jong-Gyung Park for you! This is your chance to sit back and be inspired in the main hall of the family home and listen to an astonishing pianist play for you on the Bosendorfer. Jong-Gyung will play a selection of some of her current repertoire\, giving some historical context along the way. \nHere she is performing with Anthony Zerpa-Falcón in our recital room! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOver the course of the weekend\, guests will: \n\nHave the chance to play in and observe two performance masterclasses.\nWill receive a one-to-one lesson with Penelope.\nEnjoy access to play on our 9 grand pianos anytime between 7am and 8pm. (There are enough pianos to go round that everyone can play a piano at any given time.)\nExperience a private recital-talk of inspiring intermediate pieces in the main hall of the family home\, performed by Penelope.\nJoin and socialise with a group 8 fellow piano enthusiasts during lunch and dinner.\nDine in style with lunches and three course dinners prepared by our fabulous chef.\nExperience the Finchcocks bubble\, hailed as a “paradise for pianists” by BBC Music Magazine and stay in a grade 1 listed country manor.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor booking enquiries\, please fill in the form below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Which course date(s) are you interested in?\n \n \n Playing level / experience (required)\n \n \n Room price band:\nPlease selectClassic (standard)Considerable (large)Old Dairy (with own piano)\n\n \n Other room preferences: (please select most important one and we'll try to our best to accommodate)\nPlease selectEnsuiteWalk-in showerBath2nd floor3rd floorI'm easy!\n\n \n Please tell us anything else that you think would be helpful:\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Weekend courses\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	from £700 (inclusive of accommodation\, food\, wine and tuition)
URL:https://www.finchcocks.com/availability/essential-piano-technique-with-penelope-roskell/
CATEGORIES:Intermediate,Teacher,Upper intermediate
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finchcocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Penelope-Roskell-Credit-John-Batten-2019-011.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260109T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260111T153000
DTSTAMP:20260617T090502
CREATED:20250722T070058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T093922Z
UID:29956-1767985200-1768145400@www.finchcocks.com
SUMMARY:Retreat weekend with Sam Haywood - mixed ability - WAITING LIST
DESCRIPTION:Fancy a UK based\, luxury weekend away in a grade 1 listed country manor\, surrounded by grand pianos? \nOur piano retreat is designed for anyone who just wants a weekend away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It would suit those who want a bit of time away to practise\, or to fall in love with playing the piano again. It would also be an ideal kickstart to a New year’s resolution! \nThere are no formal group sessions\, no performances and no stress! The weekend is open to pianists of all levels. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDuring the course of the weekend\, there will be time for private practice (or to buddy up for a duet!) on one of our beautiful grand pianos. And for those who would like\, our tutor will give one-to-one lessons on our new Steinway to provide individual pointers and tips. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe welcome back concert pianist\, composer and arranger Sam Haywood for this retreat. Sam is a fantastic pianist\, with a warm\, encouraging approach to teaching – and a wealth of knowledge to back it up! (He may also bring with him his ever-encouraging canine sidekick\, Poppy who is great at putting guests at ease!) \nSam will be on hand for two optional one-to-one lessons over the course of the weekend\, and Saturday will also begin with an optional group session on warm ups\, practice tips and a Q&A. You may however plan to structure your weekend differently (with a long lie-in and breakfast in bed!). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn the Saturday night\, Sam will perform a private recital of his current repertoire for retreat guests – an opportunity to relax and be inspired with a glass of wine in the magical setting of the main hall of Finchcocks – with a roaring fire to keep you cosy. \nSam has already chosen his programme! You can look forward to: \n\nGrieg’s Holberg Suite \nBeethoven’s Sonate Quasi una fantasia Op.27 No.2\nChopin’s Fantasie in F minor Op.49 \nand a selection of Chopin waltzes\n\nWhat a treat! \n\n\n\n\nWe have one grand piano available for every guest in our vaulted cellars\, including our new Steinway. Piano conversation will flow freely over coffee and home made biscuits and cakes in between bouts of practice! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe piano retreat is arranged around food. There’s no strict timetable or deadlines. Guests are free to play anytime they like between 7am and 8pm\, rest when they need – or explore the beautiful Kentish countryside. \n\n\nDuring the course of their stay guests will: \n\nEnjoy access to play on our 9 grand pianos anytime between 7am and 8pm. (There are enough pianos to go round that everyone can play a piano at any given time.)\nBe able to book in two one-to-one lessons with our tutor.\nExperience a private recital for retreat guests in the main hall of the family home\, performed by our tutor.\nJoin and socialise with a group 8 fellow piano enthusiasts during lunch and dinner.\nDine in style with lunches and three course dinners prepared by our fabulous chef.\nExperience the Finchcocks bubble\, hailed as a “paradise for pianists” by BBC Music Magazine and stay in a grade 1 listed country manor.\nBe able to explore the Kentish countryside and local attractions should they wish a trip out.\n\nPlus ones are very welcome on our courses\, with a room surcharge dependant on whether they are a playing or non-playing guest. Please ask for further details. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis promises to be one of most relaxed and enjoyable weekend courses. If it sounds of interest\, please drop Jenny a line using the form below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Which course date(s) are you interested in?\n \n \n Playing level / experience (required)\n \n \n Room price band:\nPlease selectClassic (standard)Considerable (large)Old Dairy (with own piano)\n\n \n Other room preferences: (please select most important one and we'll try to our best to accommodate)\nPlease selectEnsuiteWalk-in showerBath2nd floor3rd floorI'm easy!\n\n \n Please tell us anything else that you think would be helpful:\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Weekend courses\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	from £700 (inclusive of accommodation\, food\, wine and tuition)
URL:https://www.finchcocks.com/availability/new-year-retreat-2026/
CATEGORIES:Advanced,Intermediate,Lower intermediate,Lower Intermediate Weekend,Upper intermediate,Upper intermediate weekend
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finchcocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/2019-04-06-Finchcocks-Piano-schoolEd-Ovenden-004-Copy.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251212T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251214T153000
DTSTAMP:20260617T090502
CREATED:20240102T080034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T102439Z
UID:28912-1765566000-1765726200@www.finchcocks.com
SUMMARY:Christmas at Finchcocks with  - mixed ability - WAITING LIST
DESCRIPTION:Experience the magic of Finchcocks during the festive season and escape Christmas craziness with this special retreat! \nRun by the wonderful Beatrice Nichols\, this mixed ability weekend aims to explore Christmas music written or arranged for piano\, accompanied by carols\, mince pies and of course mulled wine! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet your festive party pieces ready for Christmas day… or whenever you’re put on the spot for some Christmas music! Guests can bring any pieces they would especially like to work on\, or you might choose from any of the following: \n\nThe Faber Music Christmas Piano Anthology\nTchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite for solo piano\nThe John Rutter Christmas Piano Album\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs well as focussing on Christmas repertoire in performance classes\, a spotlight will also be given to Carols for choirs and Christmas songs you need up your sleeve in our two workshops. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn between the workshop and masterclass sessions there will be time for private practice on one of our beautiful grand pianos. During these sessions\, Beatrice will give one-to-one lessons on our new Steinway to provide individual pointers and tips. \n\n\nOn the Saturday evening\, we’ll enjoy some carols and Beatrice will round off the evening with some of her own favourites on the family Bosendorfer. This is the chance to sit back and simply be inspired\, glass of wine in hand by the fireside. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGuests will: \n\nHave the chance to play in and observe two performance masterclasses.\nWill receive a one-to-one lesson with Beatrice.\nEnjoy access to play on our 9 grand pianos anytime between 7am and 8pm. (There are enough pianos to go round that everyone can play a piano at any given time.)\nExperience a private concert for course participants in the main hall of the family home\, performed by Beatrice\, including repertoire from her programme Christmas with Beactrice.\nJoin and socialise with a group 8 fellow piano enthusiasts during lunch and dinner.\nDine in style with lunches and three course dinners prepared by our fabulous chef.\nExperience the Finchcocks bubble\, hailed as a “paradise for pianists” by BBC Music Magazine and stay in a grade 1 listed country manor.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo join in the festive fun\, please fill in the form below! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Weekend courses\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	from £675 (inclusive of accommodation\, food\, wine and tuition)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Which course date(s) are you interested in?\n \n \n Playing level / experience (required)\n \n \n Room price band:\nPlease selectClassic (standard)Considerable (large)Old Dairy (with own piano)\n\n \n Other room preferences: (please select most important one and we'll try to our best to accommodate)\nPlease selectEnsuiteWalk-in showerBath2nd floor3rd floorI'm easy!\n\n \n Please tell us anything else that you think would be helpful:
URL:https://www.finchcocks.com/availability/christmas-at-finchcocks-2025/
CATEGORIES:Advanced,Beginner weekend,Events,Intermediate,Lower intermediate,Lower Intermediate Weekend,Upper intermediate,Upper intermediate weekend
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finchcocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/2019-04-06-Finchcocks-Piano-schoolEd-Ovenden-006-Copy.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251121T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251123T153000
DTSTAMP:20260617T090502
CREATED:20250102T080048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T112119Z
UID:28916-1763751600-1763911800@www.finchcocks.com
SUMMARY:Keyboard Music from the Baroque with Steven Devine - mixed ability
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDuring 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 intended for pianists – teaching will be delivered on our Steinway and other beautiful grand pianos – a harpsichord and/ or clavichord will be in residence for the duration of the course so that guests can explore what these instruments can reveal in our interpretation. \nThe course is suitable for pianists playing at an intermediate to advanced level. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs well as a one-to-one lesson with Steven\, weekend tuition will include two workshops and the chance to play in and observe two performance masterclasses also. Themes to be explored are: \n\nBaroque Music – a question of style\nThere’s not only Bach…\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“He’s building a reputation as an outstanding recitalist; this completion of his ‘48’ is a highly satisfying account.” BBC Music Magzine November 2020 \n\nOn Saturday evening\, guests can sit back and relax in the main hall of the family home and enjoy a performance by Steven himself. This is an opportunity to hear an artist regularly featured on BBC Radio 3 perform an exclusive private concert in a relaxed setting. An inspirational treat not to be missed! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDuring their stay\, guests will also: \n\nEnjoy access to play on our 9 grand pianos anytime between 7am and 8pm. (There are enough pianos to go round that everyone can play a piano at any given time.)\nJoin and socialise with a group 8 fellow piano enthusiasts during lunch and dinner.\nDine in style with lunches and three course dinners prepared by our fabulous chef.\nExperience the Finchcocks bubble\, hailed as a “paradise for pianists” by BBC Music Magazine and stay in a grade 1 listed country manor.\n\nPlus ones are very welcome on our courses\, with a room surcharge dependant on whether they are a playing or non-playing guest. Please ask for further details. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSteven Devine enjoys a busy career as a music director and keyboard player working with some of the finest musicians. \nHe is the Principal Keyboard Player with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and also the principal keyboard player for The Gonzaga Band\, The Mozartists and performs regularly with many other groups around Europe. He has recorded over thirty discs with other artists and ensembles and made six solo recordings. His recording of Bach’s Goldberg Variations (Chandos Records) has received critical acclaim – including Gramophone magazine describing it as “among the best”. The complete harpsichord works of Rameau (Resonus) has received five-star reviews from BBC Music Magazine. Steven has recently released  Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier (“it’s the one of all I’ve heard in the past ten years that I am happiest to live with.” Early Music Review)  – available on this site. \nHe made his London conducting debut in 2002 at the Royal Albert Hall and is now a regular performer there – including making his Proms directing debut in August 2007 with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment. He has conducted the Mozart Festival Orchestra in every major concert hall in the UK and also across Switzerland. Steven is Music Director for New Chamber Opera in Oxford and with them has performed repertoire from Cavalli to Rossini. For the Dartington Festival Opera he has conducted Handel’s Orlando and Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas. He is currently conductor and Artistic Advisor for the English Haydn Festival in Bridgnorth. \nSteven works regularly with the Norwegian Wind Ensemble\, Trondheim Barokk\, the Victoria Baroque Players (BC\, Canada) and Arion Baroque Ensemble (Montreal). \nHe is Early Keyboard Consultant to the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and Royal Welsh Colleges\, and teaches fortepiano at the Royal Academy of Music. \nFinally\, Steven is thrilled to be a member of the ground-breaking Art of Moog: an electronic music group specialising in the performance of Bach. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor booking enquiries\, please contact Jenny by filling in the form below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Weekend courses\n\n	from £675 (inclusive of accommodation\, tuition and all food and wine)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Which course date(s) are you interested in?\n \n \n Playing level / experience (required)\n \n \n Room price band:\nPlease selectClassic (standard)Considerable (large)Old Dairy (with own piano)\n\n \n Other room preferences: (please select most important one and we'll try to our best to accommodate)\nPlease selectEnsuiteWalk-in showerBath2nd floor3rd floorI'm easy!\n\n \n Please tell us anything else that you think would be helpful:
URL:https://www.finchcocks.com/availability/keyboard-music-from-the-baroque-with-steven-devine-mixed-ability-2025/
LOCATION:Finchcocks\, Finchcocks\, Goudhurst\, Kent\, TN17 1HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Advanced,Intermediate,Upper intermediate,Upper intermediate weekend
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finchcocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Steven-Devine-2.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251031T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251102T153000
DTSTAMP:20260617T090502
CREATED:20250102T080009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T140700Z
UID:28961-1761904800-1762097400@www.finchcocks.com
SUMMARY:3-day Intermediate course with David Hall
DESCRIPTION:Our 3-day course for Intermediate pianists is designed to allow a bit more space to take things at slower pace and in more depth. It also offers chance for our Lower Intermediates to progress onto the next step if they’ve been considering it a while! \nAimed at pianists around grades 4-6 playing level\, the course is led by our Music Director and author of There’s more to playing piano David Hall. Guests can expect his signature inspiration alongside an encouraging and flexible teaching style. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDuring your stay\, David will cover the following topics in his interactive workshops: \n\nWorkshop 1 – Making the most of your weekend. How to:\n– practice efficiently and effectively\n– structure a practice session\n– ensure practice is creative and enjoyable\n\nWorkshop 2 – There’s More to Playing the Piano Part 1\nExploring intervals\, chords and lead sheets. \n\n\nWorkshop 3 – There’s More to Playing the Piano Part 2\nTips for developing sight-reading and aural skills.\n\n\nThere will also be time for private practice on one of our beautiful grand pianos. And for those who would like\, our tutor will give one-to-one lessons on our new Steinway to provide individual pointers and tips. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn the Saturday night\, David will perform a private salon concert for retreat guests\, which is an opportunity to relax and be inspired with a glass of wine in the magical setting of the main hall of Finchcocks! \n\n\n\n\nWe have one grand piano available for every guest in our vaulted cellars\, including our new Steinway. Piano conversation will flow freely over coffee and home made biscuits and cakes in between bouts of practice! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDuring the course of their stay guests will: \n\nEnjoy access to play on our 9 grand pianos anytime between 7am and 8pm. (There are enough pianos to go round that everyone can play a piano at any given time.)\nEnjoy a one-to-one lesson with our tutor.\nExperience a private recital for retreat guests in the main hall of the family home\, performed by our tutor.\nJoin and socialise with a group 8 fellow piano enthusiasts during lunch and dinner.\nDine in style with lunches and three course dinners prepared by our fabulous chef.\nExperience the Finchcocks bubble\, hailed as a “paradise for pianists” by BBC Music Magazine and stay in a grade 1 listed country manor.\nBe able to explore the Kentish countryside and local attractions should they wish a trip out.\n\nPlus ones are very welcome on our courses\, with a room surcharge dependant on whether they are a playing or non-playing guest. Please ask for further details. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStarting at 10am on the Friday\, this extended stay gives upper intermediate pianists chance to really absorb and embed new tips and strategies into their playing. If it sounds of interest\, please drop Jenny a line using the form below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Which course date(s) are you interested in?\n \n \n Playing level / experience (required)\n \n \n Room price band:\nPlease selectClassic (standard)Considerable (large)Old Dairy (with own piano)\n\n \n Other room preferences: (please select most important one and we'll try to our best to accommodate)\nPlease selectEnsuiteWalk-in showerBath2nd floor3rd floorI'm easy!\n\n \n Please tell us anything else that you think would be helpful:\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	3-day courses\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	from £825 (inclusive of accommodation\, food\, wine and tuition)
URL:https://www.finchcocks.com/availability/3-day-intermediate-course-with-david-hall-2025/
CATEGORIES:Intermediate
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finchcocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/David-Hall-zoom-2.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250804T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250808T153000
DTSTAMP:20260617T090502
CREATED:20240920T070024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T094231Z
UID:28593-1754303400-1754667000@www.finchcocks.com
SUMMARY:5-day Piano holiday! - mixed ability - WAITING LIST
DESCRIPTION:This 5-day piano holiday went down a storm last year so we’ve added it to our regular offering. This is our most relaxed course ever and a pianist’s dream Finchcocks stay: a 5-day 5-star Piano Holiday! \nThis extended piano retreat offers the chance to spend mornings at the piano in a 30-minute one-to-one lesson with the wonderful Sam Haywood\, as well as enjoying free practice-time. Afternoons will be devoted to leisure (and of course more piano if you’d like!) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUsually\, our course timetables are more focussed to structured learning. The Piano Holiday will be a musical escape duetting with plenty of relaxing! \nAfternoon/ evening activities will include (subject to weather and change): \n\nA guided tour of the Finchcocks gardens by our Head Gardener\nA morning swim in our outdoor heated pool\nA walk and visit to beautiful neighbouring Scotney Castle\nA tour of a typical Wealden (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) hop trail\nA group (garden) yoga/ Alexander Technique session\nPlenty of opportunity to play duets\nThe opportunity to book the Steinway recital room to (video)record your playing\nThe opportunity to take part in an informal guest performance in main hall on the family Bosendorfer\nFree access to Finchcocks music library\n\nAnd of course\, socialising with fellow piano enthusiasts for a whole week! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs usual\, everyone will have access to their own grand piano for the week including our new Steinway\, and have plenty of time to practise in our vaulted piano cellar. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd of course\, it goes without saying that you can expect the usual! \nPiano holiday guests will: \n\nReceive daily one-to-one lessons.\nEnjoy access to play on our 9 grand pianos anytime between 7am and 8pm. (There are enough pianos to go round that everyone can play a piano at any given time.)\nExperience a private recital for course participants in the main hall of the family home\, performed by our tutor.\nJoin and socialise with a group 8 fellow piano enthusiasts during lunch and dinner.\nDine in style with lunches and three course dinners prepared by our fabulous chef.\nExperience the Finchcocks bubble\, hailed as a “paradise for pianists” by BBC Music Magazine and stay in a grade 1 listed country manor.\n\nPlus ones are very welcome on our courses\, with a room surcharge dependant on whether they are a playing or non-playing guest. Please ask for further details. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a UK-based gem of a piano holiday and one that you won’t forget anytime soon! Many guests continue friendships made on these courses\, encouraging each other on in the piano playing… and bumping into each other again on future courses! \nTo ensure a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere\, priority is given to those who have attended at least one weekend Finchcocks course previously. \nFor booking enquiries\, please fill in the form below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	5-day courses\n\n	from £1450 (inclusive of accommodation\, tuition and all food and wine)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Which course date(s) are you interested in?\n \n \n Playing level / experience (required)\n \n \n Room price band:\nPlease selectClassic (standard)Considerable (large)Old Dairy (with own piano)\n\n \n Other room preferences: (please select most important one and we'll try to our best to accommodate)\nPlease selectEnsuiteWalk-in showerBath2nd floor3rd floorI'm easy!\n\n \n Please tell us anything else that you think would be helpful:\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n...
URL:https://www.finchcocks.com/availability/5-day-piano-holiday-2025/
CATEGORIES:Advanced,Beginner,Intermediate,Lower intermediate,Upper intermediate,Upper intermediate week
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.finchcocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Black-Renaissance.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250721T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250725T153000
DTSTAMP:20260617T090502
CREATED:20240920T070020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T143647Z
UID:28601-1753093800-1753457400@www.finchcocks.com
SUMMARY:5-day Intermediate Summer School with David Hall - WAITING LIST
DESCRIPTION:Our 5-day summer schools are a well established highlight of the Finchcocks calendar. To ensure a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere\, priority is given to those who have attended at least one weekend Finchcocks course previously. \nThis 5-day piano retreat for intermediate players offers pianists grades around grades 4 to 6\, the chance to fully emerse themselves in all that Finchcocks has to offer. The course aims to provide a luxury break away\, the chance to practise on our 9 grand pianos without any distraction\, challenge guests with new techniques and explore their own playing under the inspiring supervision of our Musical Director David Hall (MA\, FRCO\, LRSM) and author of There’s more to playing the piano… \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEach day will begin with a new\, specific warm-up to provide a focus for practice or performance. Like our weekend courses\, formal tuition takes place in workshops\, performance classes and one-to-one lessons. \nThis year’s focuses will be: \n\nWorkshop: Making the most of your Five Days\nPerformance class: Bringing Your Music to Life\nWorkshop: C Major is more than a Scale\nPerformance class: Bringing Your Music to Life 2\nWorkshop: Using the Cycle of 5ths as a Practice Tool\nWorkshop: 10-week plan to improve your Sight-Reading\nPerformance class: Understanding your Repertoire\nWorkshop: Understanding Style\n\nDavid’s Listen and Learn activity always gets conversation going round the dining table too – and provides a launch pad to explore new technique and repertoire as well! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs usual\, everyone will have access to their own grand piano for the week including our new Steinway\, and have plenty of time to practise in our vaulted piano cellar. \nWe’ll also have a bit of fun! In addition to a private recital in the hall of the main house or on our new open-air stage (weather permitting!)\, we’ll explore the private gardens at Finchcocks\, experience a local wine tasting\, be able to go for beautiful Kentish countryside walks to Scotney castle and enjoy a session or two in the family’s new heated swimming pool. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd of course\, it goes without saying that you can expect the usual! \nSummer School guests will: \n\nHave the chance to play in and observe multiple performance masterclasses.\nWill receive one-to-one lessons with David.\nEnjoy access to play on our 9 grand pianos anytime between 7am and 8pm. (There are enough pianos to go round that everyone can play a piano at any given time.)\nExperience a private recital for course participants in the main hall of the family home\, performed by David.\nJoin and socialise with a group 8 fellow piano enthusiasts during lunch and dinner.\nDine in style with lunches and three course dinners prepared by our fabulous chef.\nExperience the Finchcocks bubble\, hailed as a “paradise for pianists” by BBC Music Magazine and stay in a grade 1 listed country manor.\n\nPlus ones are very welcome on our courses\, with a room surcharge dependant on whether they are a playing or non-playing guest. Please ask for further details. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a UK-based gem of a piano holiday and one that you won’t forget anytime soon! Many guests continue friendships made on these courses\, encouraging each other on in the piano playing… and bumping into each other again on future courses! \nFor booking enquiries\, please fill in the form below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	5-day courses\n\n	from £1450 (inclusive of accommodation\, tuition and all food and wine)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Which course date(s) are you interested in?\n \n \n Playing level / experience (required)\n \n \n Room price band:\nPlease selectClassic (standard)Considerable (large)Old Dairy (with own piano)\n\n \n Other room preferences: (please select most important one and we'll try to our best to accommodate)\nPlease selectEnsuiteWalk-in showerBath2nd floor3rd floorI'm easy!\n\n \n Please tell us anything else that you think would be helpful:\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n...
URL:https://www.finchcocks.com/availability/intermediate-summer-school-with-david-hall-2025/
CATEGORIES:Intermediate
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finchcocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Georgia-Ann-Dave.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250307T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250309T153000
DTSTAMP:20260617T090502
CREATED:20240429T070030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240505T171530Z
UID:28109-1741374000-1741534200@www.finchcocks.com
SUMMARY:19th century piano technique & the romantics weekend with Daniel Grimwood - mixed ability - WAITING LIST
DESCRIPTION:Developed by the esteemed 19th century pianist Ignaz Moscheles and pedagogue François-Joseph Fétis\, Méthode des Méthodes is one of the most ambitious of the 19th century music methods. The Etudes\, by composers as famous as Chopin\, Mendelssohn and Liszt\, also include less familiar names such as Eduard Wolff\, Amadée Mereaux and Julius Benedict\, and provide a “who’s who” of mid century pianism. Study of this fascinating collection shines light on what pianists considered the most important aspects of keyboard virtuosity in a bygone age. \nConcert pianist and research associate of 19th century piano performance at the University of York\, Daniel Grimwood\, will offer insight into the method and its relevance to the modern performer playing romantic repertoire today. \nAs broad the repertoire\, so the ability required to play it! This course suits anyone from Upper Intermediate level through to Diploma+. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBoth Satuday and Sunday begin with an interactive workshop\, led by the tutor. This course will include:\n\nMéthode des Méthodes\nPianists of the Romantic Era\n\nAfternoons are spent exploring and enjoying each other’s repertoire\, applying new gained knowledge in performance classes – as well as some private practice! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn between the workshop and performance class sessions\, there will be time for private practice on one of our beautiful grand pianos. During these sessions\, Daniel will give one-to-one lessons on our new Steinway to provide individual pointers and tips. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGuests will also: \n\nHave the chance to play in and observe two performance masterclasses.\nWill receive a one-to-one lesson with Daniel.\nEnjoy access to play on our 9 grand pianos anytime between 7am and 8pm. (There are enough pianos to go round that everyone can play a piano at any given time.)\nExperience a private accompanied talk for course participants in the main hall of the family home\, performed by Daniel.\nJoin and socialise with a group 8 fellow piano enthusiasts during lunch and dinner.\nDine in style with lunches and three course dinners prepared by our fabulous chef.\nExperience the Finchcocks bubble\, hailed as a “paradise for pianists” by BBC Music Magazine and stay in a grade 1 listed country manor.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“He has all the virtuoso velocity and firepower\, and then some” – BBC Music Magazine \n“Daniel Grimwood\, fast making a name for himself as an original and discriminating musician” – Gramophone \n“Probably the finest all‐round musician I have ever known” – Felix Aprahamian \nWith a repertoire ranging from Elizabethan Virginal music to the works of living composers\, Daniel enjoys a solo and chamber career which has taken him around the globe\, performing in many of the most prestigious concert platforms\, including the Wigmore Hall\, Queen Elizabeth Hall and the Purcell Room in London\, Saffron Hall\, Bridgewater Hall in Manchester\, Symphony Hall Birmingham\, the Sage Gateshead\, the Three Choirs Festival\, the Rachmaninoff and Gnessin Halls in Moscow\, the Carnegie Hall in New York\, as well as venues in Germany\, Austria\, Italy\, The Netherlands\, Slovenia\, Estonia\, Taiwan\, Azerbaijan\, Egypt\, Lebanon and Oman. \nHis musical interest started as a 3-year-old playing next door’s piano in Kent\, and by the age of 7 he was performing in front of audiences. His training continued with Graham Fitch at the Purcell School\, where he also studied violin\, viola and composition\, giving him a broad appreciation of classical music\, and later with Vladimir Ovchinnikov and Peter Feuchtwanger. \nDaniel is a passionate about all keyboard instruments old and new\, and has given a recital of Chopin’s Etudes on the composer’s own Pleyel piano. \nHis discs of Liszt and Chopin\, performed on an 1851 Erard piano\, received a unanimous chorus of praise from the press; the Liszt album was Daily Telegraph CD of the week and Editor’s Choice in Gramophone Magazine. He was the first artist to record on the Edition Peters Sounds label\, the complete Fauré Nocturnes album was released to excellent reception in The Sunday Times\, which was followed by a disc of solo piano works by Adolph von Henselt\, described as “a blizzard of dazzling pianism” by the Observer. His most recent release is a disc of Doreen Carwithen and William Alwyn\, also on Edition Peters Sounds\, and his account of the complete Henselt Etudes will be released later this year. \nAs editor Daniel is currently preparing editions of John Field and Adolph von Henselt for Edition Peters. \nDaniel regularly performs on live broadcasts on BBC Radio 3\, and has been featured in BBC Four’s TV documentary series “Revolution and Romance”. \nAway from the piano\, Daniel is a keen runner\, member of Paddock Wood Athletic Club and guardian of Bartok the Hungarian Visla. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor booking enquiries\, please contact us on 01580 428080 or fill in the form below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Which course date(s) are you interested in?\n \n \n Playing level / experience (required)\n \n \n Room price band:\nPlease selectClassic (standard)Considerable (large)Old Dairy (with own piano)\n\n \n Other room preferences: (please select most important one and we'll try to our best to accommodate)\nPlease selectEnsuiteWalk-in showerBath2nd floor3rd floorI'm easy!\n\n \n Please tell us anything else that you think would be helpful:\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Weekend courses\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	from £675 (inclusive of accommodation\, food\, wine and tuition)
URL:https://www.finchcocks.com/availability/19th-century-piano-technique-the-romantics-weekend-with-daniel-grimwood-mixed-ability/
CATEGORIES:Advanced,Intermediate,Upper intermediate,Upper intermediate weekend
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finchcocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Daniel-Grimwood-4-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250124T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250126T153000
DTSTAMP:20260617T090502
CREATED:20240429T070024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T175507Z
UID:28118-1737745200-1737905400@www.finchcocks.com
SUMMARY:How to practise weekend with Andrew Eales - mixed ability
DESCRIPTION:We’re really excited to be welcoming piano educator Andrew Eales to lead his first course at Finchcocks and start 2025 off with an interactive dive into his highly acclaimed practice guide How to practise. \nOn How to practise by Andrew Eales \n“The essential\, pocket-sized companion for every musician. Accessible and authoritative\, How to Practise Music is an ideal guide for anyone learning to play music. Suitable for instrumentalists and vocalists of any genre\, this comprehensive handbook will give you a better idea of how to practise music\, good reasons for doing so\, and the confidence to succeed.” \nThere will be plenty of opportunities to try these ideas out in private practice sessions as well and interactive workshops during your stay. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn this mixed ability weekend course\, Andrew will help freshen up stale practice sessions and give some inspiration for your year ahead with the following interactive workshops: \n\nStrategies for practice\nDeveloping an active repertoire\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThere will also be time to implement new practice techniques on one of our beautiful grand pianos. During these practice sessions\, Andrew will either drop by to offer encouragment or some tips to keep you on track\, or schedule a more formal one-to-one lesson on our new Steinway. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt 7pm on Saturday\, Andrew will give a recital-talk on Embellishing classical repertoire in the main hall of the family home. This is a chance for guests can sit back and relax with a glass of wine: After a full day’s concentration\, nothing beats hearing the course tutor inspiring guests with some current repertoire on the family Bosendorfer! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGuests will also: \n\nHave the chance to play in and observe two performance masterclasses.\nWill receive a one-to-one lesson with Andrew.\nEnjoy access to play on our 9 grand pianos anytime between 7am and 8pm. (There are enough pianos to go round that everyone can play a piano at any given time.)\nExperience a private accompanied talk for course participants in the main hall of the family home\, performed by Andrew.\nJoin and socialise with a group 8 fellow piano enthusiasts during lunch and dinner.\nDine in style with lunches and three course dinners prepared by our fabulous chef.\nExperience the Finchcocks bubble\, hailed as a “paradise for pianists” by BBC Music Magazine and stay in a grade 1 listed country manor.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAndrew Eales \nOne of the UK’s most influential piano educators\, Andrew Eales is based in Milton Keynes\, where he runs a successful piano-teaching studio. He is a published composer and author\, and his compositions and recordings have been streamed well over a million times worldwide. \nAndrew’s acclaimed book How to Practise Music is published by Hal Leonard\, and he has compiled Graded Gillock and Naoko Ikeda: The Graded Collection for The Willis Music Company. For 2024 he compiled and edited the first five volumes of The Joy of Graded Piano for Yorktown Music Press\, relaunching one of the most successful and iconic music series ever published\, and he is presently working on further music publishing projects. \nAndrew is also renowned for his piano education website pianodao.com\, which includes hundreds of free articles and reviews to support piano players and teachers worldwide. \nAndrew has worked as a consultant for several leading educational organisations and examination boards. He has trained and worked alongside teachers across the UK\, North America\, and Africa. His video feedback service now provides affordable\, expert support for piano players the world over. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSo if any of these apply to you\, book on without delay! \n“I wish I had more time to practise.” \n“I did practise but you wouldn’t know it. It never translates to my performance!” \n“I’ve fallen off the Practice Wagon.” \n“I’m stuck in a practice rut.” \nFor booking enquiries\, please contact us on 01580 428080 or fill in the form below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Which course date(s) are you interested in?\n \n \n Playing level / experience (required)\n \n \n Room price band:\nPlease selectClassic (standard)Considerable (large)Old Dairy (with own piano)\n\n \n Other room preferences: (please select most important one and we'll try to our best to accommodate)\nPlease selectEnsuiteWalk-in showerBath2nd floor3rd floorI'm easy!\n\n \n Please tell us anything else that you think would be helpful:\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Weekend courses\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	from £675 (inclusive of accommodation\, food\, wine and tuition)
URL:https://www.finchcocks.com/availability/how-to-practise-weekend-with-andrew-eales-mixed-ability/
CATEGORIES:Advanced,Intermediate,Lower Intermediate Weekend,Upper intermediate,Upper intermediate weekend
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finchcocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Andrew-Eales.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250110T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250112T153000
DTSTAMP:20260617T090502
CREATED:20240429T070047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T152451Z
UID:28083-1736535600-1736695800@www.finchcocks.com
SUMMARY:Retreat weekend with Beatrice Nicholas - mixed ability - WAITING LIST
DESCRIPTION:Fancy a UK based\, luxury weekend away in a grade 1 listed country manor\, surrounded by grand pianos? \nOur piano retreat is designed for anyone who just wants a weekend away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It would suit those who want a bit of time away to practise\, or to fall in love with playing the piano again. It would also be an ideal kickstart to a New year’s resolution! \nThere are no formal group sessions\, no performances and no stress! The weekend is open to pianists of all levels. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDuring the course of the weekend\, there will be time for private practice on one of our beautiful grand pianos. And for those who would like\, our tutor will give one-to-one lessons on our new Steinway to provide individual pointers and tips. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’re welcome back concert pianist\, composer and arranger Beatrice Nicholas for this retreat. Beatrice is a fantastic pianist\, with a warm\, encouraging approach to teaching – and a wealth of knowledge to back it up! \nBeatrice will be on hand for two optional one-to-one lessons over the course of the weekend. Both Saturday and Sunday will also begin with an optional group session on warm ups\, practice tips and a Q&A. You may however plan to structure your weekend differently (with a long lie-in and breakfast in bed!). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn the Saturday night\, Beatrice will perform a private recital for retreat guests\, which is an opportunity to relax and be inspired with a glass of wine in the magical setting of the main hall of Finchcocks. \nAnd Beatrice has already chosen her programme! \nThe American Piano\n\n\nWhat makes American piano music sound so American?\n\nA concert and talk that looks at the styles and influences used by American piano composers in both classical and jazz genres. With music from African American\, American Indian\, and European American male and female composers.\n\n3 Preludes\, George Gershwin\n\nNo.1 in B-Flat Major\,\nNo.2 in C-Sharp Minor\,\nNo.3 in E-Flat Major\,\n\n\nChina Gates\, John Adams\nPrelude (fragment) George Gershwin\nImpromptu No.1 Op.68\, Lowell Liebermann\nFingerbreaker\, Jelly Morton\nThe Design\, Lola Perrin\nTroubled Water\, Margaret Bonds\nFrom the Navajo Piano\, Connor Chee\n\nNavajo Vocable No.1\n\n\nFrom Dinetah\, Connor Chee\n\nFemale Rain\n\n\nDown a Country Lane\, Aaron Copland\nMoonglow\, Irving Mills /Art Tatum\n\n\n\n\n\nWe have one grand piano available for every guest in our vaulted cellars\, including our new Steinway. Piano conversation will flow freely over coffee and home made biscuits and cakes in between bouts of practice! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe piano retreat is arranged around food. There’s no strict timetable or deadlines. Guests are free to play anytime they like between 7am and 8pm\, rest when they need – or explore the beautiful Kentish countryside. \n\n\nDuring the course of their stay guests will: \n\nEnjoy access to play on our 9 grand pianos anytime between 7am and 8pm. (There are enough pianos to go round that everyone can play a piano at any given time.)\nBe able to book in two one-to-one lessons with our tutor.\nExperience a private recital for retreat guests in the main hall of the family home\, performed by our tutor.\nJoin and socialise with a group 8 fellow piano enthusiasts during lunch and dinner.\nDine in style with lunches and three course dinners prepared by our fabulous chef.\nExperience the Finchcocks bubble\, hailed as a “paradise for pianists” by BBC Music Magazine and stay in a grade 1 listed country manor.\nBe able to explore the Kentish countryside and local attractions should they wish a trip out.\n\nPlus ones are very welcome on our courses\, with a room surcharge dependant on whether they are a playing or non-playing guest. Please ask for further details. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis promises to be one of most relaxed and enjoyable weekend courses. If it sounds of interest\, please drop Jenny a line using the form below\, or give her a ring on 01580 428080. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Which course date(s) are you interested in?\n \n \n Playing level / experience (required)\n \n \n Room price band:\nPlease selectClassic (standard)Considerable (large)Old Dairy (with own piano)\n\n \n Other room preferences: (please select most important one and we'll try to our best to accommodate)\nPlease selectEnsuiteWalk-in showerBath2nd floor3rd floorI'm easy!\n\n \n Please tell us anything else that you think would be helpful:\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Weekend courses\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	from £675 (inclusive of accommodation\, food\, wine and tuition)
URL:https://www.finchcocks.com/availability/retreat-weekend-with-beatrice-nicholas-mixed-ability/
CATEGORIES:Advanced,Intermediate,Lower intermediate,Lower Intermediate Weekend,Upper intermediate,Upper intermediate weekend
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finchcocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/2019-04-06-Finchcocks-Piano-schoolEd-Ovenden-004-Copy.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240819T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240823T153000
DTSTAMP:20260617T090502
CREATED:20240604T145406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T103447Z
UID:28308-1724063400-1724427000@www.finchcocks.com
SUMMARY:5-day Piano holiday! - mixed ability
DESCRIPTION: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! \nThis extended piano retreat offers the chance to spend mornings at the piano in a 30-minute one-to-one lesson with the wonderful Sam Haywood\, as well as enjoying free practice-time. Afternoons will be devoted to leisure (and of course more piano if you’d like!) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUsually\, our course timetables are more focussed to structured learning. The Piano Holiday will be a musical escape duetting with plenty of relaxing! \nAfternoon/ evening activities will include (subject to weather and change): \n\nA guided tour of the Finchcocks gardens by our Head Gardener\nA morning swim in our outdoor heated pool\nA walk and visit to beautiful neighbouring Scotney Castle\nA tour of a typical Wealden (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) hop trail\nA group (garden) yoga/ Alexander Technique session\nPlenty of opportunity to play duets\nThe opportunity to book the Steinway recital room to (video)record your playing\nThe opportunity to take part in an informal guest performance in main hall on the family Bosendorfer\nFree access to Finchcocks music library\n\nAnd of course\, socialising with fellow piano enthusiasts for a whole week! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs usual\, everyone will have access to their own grand piano for the week including our new Steinway\, and have plenty of time to practise in our vaulted piano cellar. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd of course\, it goes without saying that you can expect the usual! \nPiano holiday guests will: \n\nReceive daily one-to-one lessons.\nEnjoy access to play on our 9 grand pianos anytime between 7am and 8pm. (There are enough pianos to go round that everyone can play a piano at any given time.)\nExperience a private recital for course participants in the main hall of the family home\, performed by our tutor.\nJoin and socialise with a group 8 fellow piano enthusiasts during lunch and dinner.\nDine in style with lunches and three course dinners prepared by our fabulous chef.\nExperience the Finchcocks bubble\, hailed as a “paradise for pianists” by BBC Music Magazine and stay in a grade 1 listed country manor.\n\nPlus ones are very welcome on our courses\, with a room surcharge dependant on whether they are a playing or non-playing guest. Please ask for further details. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a UK-based gem of a piano holiday and one that you won’t forget anytime soon! Many guests continue friendships made on these courses\, encouraging each other on in the piano playing… and bumping into each other again on future courses! \nTo ensure a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere\, priority is given to those who have attended at least one weekend Finchcocks course previously. \nFor booking enquiries\, please contact Jenny on 01580 428080 or fill in the form below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	5-day courses\n\n	from £1450 (inclusive of accommodation\, tuition and all food and wine)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Which course date(s) are you interested in?\n \n \n Playing level / experience (required)\n \n \n Room price band:\nPlease selectClassic (standard)Considerable (large)Old Dairy (with own piano)\n\n \n Other room preferences: (please select most important one and we'll try to our best to accommodate)\nPlease selectEnsuiteWalk-in showerBath2nd floor3rd floorI'm easy!\n\n \n Please tell us anything else that you think would be helpful:\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n...
URL:https://www.finchcocks.com/availability/5-day-piano-holiday-2024/
CATEGORIES:Advanced,Beginner,Intermediate,Lower intermediate,Upper intermediate,Upper intermediate week
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.finchcocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Black-Renaissance.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240223T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240225T153000
DTSTAMP:20260617T090502
CREATED:20230830T070032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T152204Z
UID:26260-1708714800-1708875000@www.finchcocks.com
SUMMARY:Keyboard Music from the Baroque with Steven Devine - mixed ability
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDuring 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 intended for pianists – teaching will be delivered on our Steinway and other beautiful grand pianos – a harpsichord and clavichord will be in residence for the duration of the course so that guests can explore what these instruments can reveal in our interpretation. \nThe course is suitable for pianists playing at an intermediate to advanced level. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs well as a one-to-one lesson with Steven\, weekend tuition will include two workshops and the chance to play in and observe two performance masterclasses also. Themes to be explored are: \n\nBaroque Music – a question of style\nThere’s not only Bach…\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“He’s building a reputation as an outstanding recitalist; this completion of his ‘48’ is a highly satisfying account.” BBC Music Magzine November 2020 \n\nOn Saturday evening\, guests can sit back and relax in the main hall of the family home and enjoy a performance by Steven himself. This is an opportunity to hear an artist regularly featured on BBC Radio 3 perform an exclusive private concert in a relaxed setting. An inspirational treat not to be missed! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDuring their stay\, guests will also: \n\nEnjoy access to play on our 9 grand pianos anytime between 7am and 8pm. (There are enough pianos to go round that everyone can play a piano at any given time.)\nJoin and socialise with a group 8 fellow piano enthusiasts during lunch and dinner.\nDine in style with lunches and three course dinners prepared by our fabulous chef.\nExperience the Finchcocks bubble\, hailed as a “paradise for pianists” by BBC Music Magazine and stay in a grade 1 listed country manor.\n\nPlus ones are very welcome on our courses\, with a room surcharge dependant on whether they are a playing or non-playing guest. Please ask for further details. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSteven Devine enjoys a busy career as a music director and keyboard player working with some of the finest musicians. \nHe is the Principal Keyboard Player with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and also the principal keyboard player for The Gonzaga Band\, The Mozartists and performs regularly with many other groups around Europe. He has recorded over thirty discs with other artists and ensembles and made six solo recordings. His recording of Bach’s Goldberg Variations (Chandos Records) has received critical acclaim – including Gramophone magazine describing it as “among the best”. The complete harpsichord works of Rameau (Resonus) has received five-star reviews from BBC Music Magazine. Steven has recently released  Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier (“it’s the one of all I’ve heard in the past ten years that I am happiest to live with.” Early Music Review)  – available on this site. \nHe made his London conducting debut in 2002 at the Royal Albert Hall and is now a regular performer there – including making his Proms directing debut in August 2007 with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment. He has conducted the Mozart Festival Orchestra in every major concert hall in the UK and also across Switzerland. Steven is Music Director for New Chamber Opera in Oxford and with them has performed repertoire from Cavalli to Rossini. For the Dartington Festival Opera he has conducted Handel’s Orlando and Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas. He is currently conductor and Artistic Advisor for the English Haydn Festival in Bridgnorth. \nSteven works regularly with the Norwegian Wind Ensemble\, Trondheim Barokk\, the Victoria Baroque Players (BC\, Canada) and Arion Baroque Ensemble (Montreal). \nHe is Early Keyboard Consultant to the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and Royal Welsh Colleges\, and teaches fortepiano at the Royal Academy of Music. \nFinally\, Steven is thrilled to be a member of the ground-breaking Art of Moog: an electronic music group specialising in the performance of Bach. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor booking enquiries\, please contact Jenny by filling in the form below or on 01580 428080. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Weekend courses\n\n	from £675 (inclusive of accommodation\, tuition and all food and wine)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Which course date(s) are you interested in?\n \n \n Playing level / experience (required)\n \n \n Room price band:\nPlease selectClassic (standard)Considerable (large)Old Dairy (with own piano)\n\n \n Other room preferences: (please select most important one and we'll try to our best to accommodate)\nPlease selectEnsuiteWalk-in showerBath2nd floor3rd floorI'm easy!\n\n \n Please tell us anything else that you think would be helpful:
URL:https://www.finchcocks.com/availability/keyboard-music-from-the-baroque-with-steven-devine-mixed-ability-2/
LOCATION:Finchcocks\, Finchcocks\, Goudhurst\, Kent\, TN17 1HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Advanced,Intermediate,Upper intermediate,Upper intermediate weekend
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finchcocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Steven-Devine-2.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230616T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230618T153000
DTSTAMP:20260617T090502
CREATED:20220901T110005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230126T105331Z
UID:24502-1686943800-1687102200@www.finchcocks.com
SUMMARY:American Civil Rights & Black Renaissance Music with Beatrice Nicholas - mixed ability
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBeatrice enjoys an international career as a solo concert pianist\, performing works by Bach through to the present day\, with notable performances at Wigmore Hall\, the Royal Festival Hall and Royal Opera House. Alongside this – and composing – she loves collaborative work with chamber ensembles and The British Black Classical Foundation\, which tackles the lack of ethnic diversity in the classical arts and represents and works in communities of colour throughout the UK and beyond. \nIncluded in her repertoire\, are many works by female composers of the Chicago Black Renaissance and music by British composer Hannah Kendall\, whose piece ‘Processional’  depicts the Montgomery to Selma Civil Rights march. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn this course Beatrice has selected a repertoire of mixed ability (intermediate – advanced) music by black female composers to explore and prepare in advance. \nSuggested repertoire (to choose from): \nClick the links below to access sheet music. All music can be heard on YouTube. \nIntermediate \n\nThe Valley of  Bones from the Spiritual Suite by Margaret Bonds (Contact Finchcocks to purchase)\nAutumn Dance from Four Seasonal Sketches by Betty Jackson King.\nWinter Holiday from Four Seasonal Sketches by Betty Jackson King.\n\nAdvanced \n\nFantasie Negre No.2 by Florence Price (Contact Finchcocks to purchase)\nClouds by Florence Price (Contact Finchcocks to purchase)\nSummer Interlude from Four Seasonal Sketches by Betty Jackson King.\nTroubled Water from the Spiritual Suite by Margaret Bonds (Available at Westminster Music Library)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop titles will include: \nThe Art of Spiritual Song in Black Renaissance Piano Music \nMany Black Renaissance composers laid traditional or newly composed Spirituals in the foundations of their compositions. In this session we will learn how to make the piano sing within the African-American style that is so often merged with Western piano techniques from the Romantic era \nJazz Styles and Techniques that influenced Black Renaissance Music \nAn opportunity to explore the jazz styles and techniques that influenced the work of many Black Renaissance composers. This exploration will help you bring freedom and authenticity to your  performances of these works. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn between the workshop and masterclass sessions there will be time for private practise on one of our beautiful grand pianos. During these sessions\, Beatrice will give one-to-one lessons on our new Steinway to provide individual pointers and tips. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGuests will also: \n\nHave the chance to play in and observe two performance masterclasses.\nWill receive a one-to-one lesson with Beatrice.\nEnjoy access to play on our 9 grand pianos anytime between 7am and 8pm. (There are enough pianos to go round that everyone can play a piano at any given time.)\nExperience a private accompanied talk for course participants in the main hall of the family home\, performed by Beatrice.\nJoin and socialise with a group 8 fellow piano enthusiasts during lunch and dinner.\nDine in style with lunches and three course dinners prepared by our fabulous chef.\nExperience the Finchcocks bubble\, hailed as a “paradise for pianists” by BBC Music Magazine and stay in a grade 1 listed country manor.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBeatrice Nicholas is a captivating Pianist whose performances are full of imagination\, freedom and beauty. She plays solo repertoire ranging from Bach to the present day and has performed in the UK’s leading venues. Her music engagements take her around the UK\, Germany\, Poland\, Thailand and the Czech Republic. Notable venues have included the Royal Festival Hall\, Wigmore Hall\, Royal Opera House\, London Coliseum\, Berlin Konzerthaus\, Sadler’s Wells Theater\, Leeds Town Hall and Snape Maltings. \nAs well as being a solo artist\, Beatrice enjoys collaborative work with a variety of opera singers and instrumentalists. She  has strong links to the world of dance and has  played for the Birmingham Royal Ballet\, Royal Ballet and for the English National Ballet companies. Beatrice is also a composer and arranger who has received commissions from the Creative Minds Festival\, Nottingham Chamber Music Festival\, Dark Design Graphics Company and been showcased by the British  Black Classical Foundation as a featured composer for  Black History Month 2021. \nBeatrice\, born in England\, was admitted to the Junior Department of the Royal College of Music at fourteen years old.  She studied solo piano with Danielle Salamon\, composition with David Sutton Anderson and received additional teaching from composer Paul Patterson at the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain Composer’s Course. During her time at the  Junior Department Beatrice won the institution’s major prizes for piano and represented the Department as a composer. At eighteen years Beatrice went to the Royal Academy of Music\, studying piano with Patsy Toh\, composition with Elena Langer\, and won  the Royal Academy of Music’s Eric Brough Memorial Prize for Piano. She continued her training with concert pianists Michael Endres and Susanne Gruetzman at the Hanns Eisler Music Academy in Berlin. Beatrice believes that music is a powerful tool of communication and enjoys using it to lift and engage the human heart. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor booking enquiries\, please contact us on 01580 428080 or fill in the form below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Weekend courses\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	from £650 (inclusive of accommodation\, food\, wine and tuition)
URL:https://www.finchcocks.com/availability/american-civil-rights-black-renaissance-music/
CATEGORIES:Advanced,Intermediate,Upper intermediate weekend
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finchcocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Beatrice-Nicholas-6.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221104T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221106T153000
DTSTAMP:20260617T090502
CREATED:20210901T070020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221025T115410Z
UID:23053-1667588400-1667748600@www.finchcocks.com
SUMMARY:Piano retreat - mixed ability - waiting list
DESCRIPTION: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 weekend away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It would suit those who want a bit of time away to practise\, or to fall in love with playing the piano again. There are no group sessions\, no performances and no stress! The weekend is open to pianists of all levels.  The piano retreat is arranged around food. There’s no strict timetable or deadlines. Guests are free to play anytime they like between 7am and 8pm\, rest when they need or explore the beautiful Kentish countryside. During the course of their stay guests will: \n\nEnjoy access to play on our 9 grand pianos anytime between 7am and 8pm. (There are enough pianos to go round that everyone can play a piano at any given time.)\nBe able to book in two one-to-one half hour lessons with our tutor.\nExperience a private recital for retreat guests in the main hall of the family home\, performed by our tutor.\nJoin and socialise with a group 8 fellow piano enthusiasts during lunch and dinner.\nDine in style with lunches and three course dinners prepared by our fabulous chef.\nExperience the Finchcocks bubble\, hailed as a “paradise for pianists” by BBC Music Magazine and stay in a grade 1 listed country manor.\nBe able to explore the Kentish countryside and local attractions should they wish a trip out.\n\nPlus ones are very welcome on our courses\, with a room surcharge dependant on whether they are a playing or non-playing guest. Please ask for further details.  We’re thrilled to have secured the services of Florian Mitrea for this retreat. The newest member of the Finchcocks team\, he has settled in quickly – offering students endless energy\, positivity\, encouragement and extensive knowledge on the topic of the day. A multi-award winning international concert pianist\, his playing is truly something to behold.  Florian will be on hand for two optional half hour one-to-one lessons over the course of the weekend. Both Saturday and Sunday will also begin with an optional group session on warm ups\, practice tips and a Q&A. You may however plan to structure your weekend differently (with a long lie-in with breakfast in bed!). On Saturday night\, Florian will perform a recital for retreat guests\, which is an opportunity to relax and be inspired with a glass of wine in the magical setting of the main hall of Finchcocks.   We have one grand piano available for every guest in our vaulted cellars\, including our new Steinway. Piano conversation will flow freely over coffee and home made biscuits and cakes in between bouts of practice!  This promises to be one of most relaxed and enjoyable weekend courses. If it sounds of interest\, please drop Jenny a line using the form below\, or give her a ring on 01580 428080.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Weekend courses\n\n	from £620 (inclusive of accommodation\, tuition and all food and wine)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Please tell us which course are you interested in\, your room preference(s) and a little bit about your playing experience to date:\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n...
URL:https://www.finchcocks.com/availability/piano-retreat-mixed-ability-2/
LOCATION:Finchcocks\, Finchcocks\, Goudhurst\, Kent\, TN17 1HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Advanced,Intermediate,Lower Intermediate Weekend,Upper intermediate weekend
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finchcocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Nursery-bedroom.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221021T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221023T153000
DTSTAMP:20260617T090502
CREATED:20210901T070032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220301T121936Z
UID:23057-1666378800-1666539000@www.finchcocks.com
SUMMARY:Jazz for classical pianists with David Hall - mixed ability - sold out
DESCRIPTION: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 began playing the piano on. \nLearn how to read chord symbols and interpret them to create your jazz performance. Develop your aural and memory skills\, exploring and learning new tunes by ear. Find out about the various styles of jazz and recreate the authentic textures of boogie\, swing\, bop and modern jazz. Develop your improvisation skills… and accompany a jazz singer!\n\n\n\n \nDavid Hall was recently described by the Sunday Times when they joined us on a Finchcocks piano course\, as a “musical powerhouse”. This is him in action at one of our Saturday evening recitals in the main Hall of Finchcocks. \n \nAnd on our open-air stage with host Jennifer Maslin! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDuring the course\, guests are welcome to try out each of our nine grand pianos in the vaulted cellars – to help put into practice what has been discussed in the group sessions. \n \nIf you aren’t sure whether this is the right course for you\, or quite what your level is\, please drop Jenny a line using the form below\, or give here a ring on 01580 428080. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Weekend courses\n\n	from £620 (inclusive of accommodation\, tuition and all food and wine)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Please tell us which course are you interested in\, your room preference(s) and a little bit about your playing experience to date:\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n...
URL:https://www.finchcocks.com/availability/jazz-for-classical-pianists-with-david-hall-mixed-ability/
LOCATION:Finchcocks\, Finchcocks\, Goudhurst\, Kent\, TN17 1HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Advanced,Intermediate,Upper intermediate,Upper intermediate weekend
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.finchcocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Jazz-trio-collage.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220923T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220925T153000
DTSTAMP:20260617T090502
CREATED:20210901T070047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220215T085748Z
UID:23079-1663959600-1664119800@www.finchcocks.com
SUMMARY:Intermediate weekend with Florian Mitrea - sold out
DESCRIPTION: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 in the company of 7 other piano enthusiasts who are likely to share in any nerves you may have! The driving mood of a weekend at Finchcocks is one of a desire by everyone – for everyone – to improve and grow in their playing during their stay. \nTutor for the weekend is the fantastically talented and inspiring Florian Mitrea. The newest member of the Finchcocks team\, he has settled in quickly – offering students endless energy\, positivity\, encouragement and extensive knowledge on the topic of the day. A multi-award winning international concert pianist\, his playing is truly something to behold. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe weekend learning begins in earnest first thing on Saturday and is packed with two workshops\, two performance classes\, a one-to-one session and free practice time. \nWeekend workshop titles will include: \n\nEditions and recordings – forming the bigger picture\nScales\, exercises\, and etudes: do they have a point?\n\nPlease bring a piece or two with you that you would like to work on in greater detail. It doesn’t need to be perfect\, but under the fingers well enough to get the most out of Florian’s input! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nIn the evening on Saturday\, Florian will treat the class to a performance of his latest repertoire on the Finchcocks family Bosendorfer. Guests can sit back and a relax after a day’s concentrating\, soaking up the atmosphere in front of the fire in the main hall of Finchcocks with a glass of wine. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-TvboSQ4t0\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nIn between the workshop and masterclass sessions there will be time for private practice on one of our beautiful grand pianos including our new Steinway. \nGuests will also: \n\nHave the chance to play in and observe two performance masterclasses.\nWill receive a one-to-one lesson with Florian.\nEnjoy access to play on our 9 grand pianos anytime between 7am and 8pm. (There are enough pianos to go round that everyone can play a piano at any given time.)\nJoin and socialise with a group 8 fellow piano enthusiasts during lunch and dinner.\nDine in style with lunches and three course dinners prepared by our fabulous chef.\nExperience the Finchcocks bubble\, hailed as a “paradise for pianists” by BBC Music Magazine and stay in a grade 1 listed country manor.\n\nPlus ones are very welcome on our courses\, with a room surcharge dependant on whether they are a playing or non-playing guest. Please ask for further details. \n \nIf you’re looking for a luxury piano course for adults\, with top notch tuition and that focuses on creating an encouraging and nurturing atmosphere\, then look no further! Come and be inspired. For booking enquiries\, please contact us on 01580 428080 or fill in the form below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Weekend courses\n\n	from £620 (inclusive of accommodation\, tuition and all food and wine)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Subject\n \n \n Your Message\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n...
URL:https://www.finchcocks.com/availability/intermediate-weekend-with-florian-mitrea-2/
LOCATION:Finchcocks\, Finchcocks\, Goudhurst\, Kent\, TN17 1HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Intermediate
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finchcocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Florian-10.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220909T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220911T153000
DTSTAMP:20260617T090502
CREATED:20210901T070025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220815T154313Z
UID:19459-1662750000-1662910200@www.finchcocks.com
SUMMARY:Beyond Stage Fright – Tackling performance nerves - Upper Intermediate - Advanced - sold out
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRunning the weekend is the incredibly knowledgeable\, encouraging and warm Charlotte Tomlinson. A specialist\, international speaker on the topic\, and a pianist herself\, Charlotte will help guests work on an area that affects every performer\, but one that many don’t like to talk about. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nCharlotte’s theme for the weekend course will be “Performance preparation”; covering some of the key topics that relate to the challenges faced by advanced players when playing in front of others. \nCharlotte will tackle three key areas related to performing: \n\nManaging nerves – looking at how performance anxiety can arise and the possible psychological reasons behind it\, along with some simple practical tools to manage the anxiety better. This is followed by the opportunity to put the information into practice\, using a short extract from a piece to try to find freer and more enjoyable ways of managing tricky performance situations.\nOwning the stage – how to communicate well with an audience and feel comfortable on stage\nPractising for performance – how to prepare for a performance\, what to focus on and how to control the inner critic when practising and performing.\n\nEach day starts with a workshop in the Finchcocks cellars. Techniques are discussed\, demonstrated and developed with everyone encouraged to participate. No preparation is required\, and the exercises will be carefully adapted to the particular experience level of each participant. \n \nShortly afterwards\, we convene for a performace masterclass in the recital room\, which provides the chance to play your chosen repertoire in front of the group in a nurturing and relaxed atmosphere. \nIn the afternoons\, there is time for private practice on one of our beautiful grand pianos including our new Steinway and as well as an individual 30 minute private lesson with Charlotte. \n \nAt 7pm on Saturday guests have the treat of listening to a private recital with a glass of wine in Finchcocks main hall – a chance to sit back\, socialise\, relax and be inspired after all your hard work! \nOn a typical weekend course\, Finchcocks guests will: \n\nHave the chance to play in and observe two performance masterclasses and two workshops.\nReceive a one-to-one lesson from tutor Charlotte.\nEnjoy access to play on our 9 grand pianos anytime between 7am and 8pm. (There are enough pianos to go round that everyone can play a piano at any given time.)\nEnjoy a private recital for course guests on Saturday evening in the main hall of Finchcocks.\nJoin and socialise with a group 8 fellow piano enthusiasts during lunch and dinner.\nDine in style with lunches and three course dinners prepared by our fabulous chef.\nExperience the Finchcocks bubble\, hailed as a “paradise for pianists” by BBC Music Magazine and stay in a grade 1 listed country manor.\n\nPlus ones are very welcome on our courses\, with a room surcharge dependant on whether they are a playing or non-playing guest. Please ask for further details. \nFor booking enquiries\, please contact Jenny on 01580 428080 or fill in the form below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Weekend courses\n\n	from £620 (inclusive of accommodation\, food\, wine and tuition)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Please tell us which course are you interested in\, your room preference(s) and a little bit about your playing experience to date:\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n...
URL:https://www.finchcocks.com/availability/beyond-stage-fright-tackling-performance-nerves/
LOCATION:Finchcocks\, Finchcocks\, Goudhurst\, Kent\, TN17 1HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Advanced,Intermediate,Upper intermediate,Upper intermediate weekend
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finchcocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Charlotte.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220826T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220829T153000
DTSTAMP:20260617T090502
CREATED:20210901T070048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220624T085621Z
UID:23067-1661540400-1661787000@www.finchcocks.com
SUMMARY:3-day Exploring the Impressionists with Warren Mailley-Smith - intermediate - advanced - sold out
DESCRIPTION: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 dedicated to their music. From Debussy’s evocative Preludes to the vivid brilliance of Ravel’s virtuosic writing\, this course will explore some of the special challenges and characterstics to be found in this wonderful musical period. \nWe’re incredibly lucky to have secured the services of Warren Mailley-Smith for this course. Warren regularly plays the music of impressionistic composers in concerts across the UK\, and his legendary skills of memorisation mean that he has leagues of wisdom to impart to even the most advanced player. This is him in action when he did a recording session at Finchcocks for Classic FM. \n \nThe course\, for intermediate to advanced players\, is an extended 3-day one so that guests can enjoy the bank holiday weekend at a more leisurely pace! Over the course of the weekend\, Warren will explore and demonstrate both the technical aspects of playing music of the Impressionist era as well as sessions on how to perform it to the best of our ability. \nAmongst others\, workshop titles will include: \n\nThe Impressionists & ther music\nTips for playing Impressionist repertoire\n\nIn the masterclass sessions\, we’ll look at developing phrasing and articulation\, with plenty of tips on performance and how to polish our pieces and make them sound as natural and elegant as possible. \nIn the evening on Saturday\, we are delighted to be welcoming back Erik Satie (played by Alexander Metcalfe) along with Amusia Productions for a magical mystery tour of all things absurd\, in a cinematic and live performance of the biography of Satie’s life and career. Read about its Finchcocks debut here. \n \nThere can be few people in the world more qualified to talk to us about memorisation\, so Warren will also run a session on techniques for memorising pieces and how it can be useful when learning and developing your repertoire. \n \nIn between the workshop and masterclass sessions there will be time for private practice on one of our beautiful grand pianos. \nGuest will also: \n\nWill receive a one-to-one lesson with Warren.\nEnjoy access to play on our 9 grand pianos anytime between 7am and 8pm. (There are enough pianos to go round that everyone can play a piano at any given time.)\nExperience a private recital for course participants in the main hall of the family home\, performed by Warren.\nHave access to a swim session in our new\, heated outdoor pool.\nJoin and socialise with a group 8 fellow piano enthusiasts during lunch and dinner.\nDine in style with lunches and three course dinners prepared by our fabulous chef.\nExperience the Finchcocks bubble\, hailed as a “paradise for pianists” by BBC Music Magazine and stay in a grade 1 listed country manor.\n\nFor booking enquiries\, please contact us on 01580 428080 or fill in the form below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Extended 3-day weekend courses\n\n	from £730 (inclusive of accommodation\, tuition and all food and wine)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Subject\n \n \n Your Message\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n...
URL:https://www.finchcocks.com/availability/3-day-exploring-the-impressionists-with-warren-mailley-smith-intermediate-advanced/
LOCATION:Finchcocks\, Finchcocks\, Goudhurst\, Kent\, TN17 1HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Advanced,Intermediate,Upper intermediate,Upper intermediate weekend
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finchcocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Warren-Mailley-Smith-cropped.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220711T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220715T153000
DTSTAMP:20260617T090502
CREATED:20210901T070059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220620T132720Z
UID:23045-1657533600-1657899000@www.finchcocks.com
SUMMARY:5-day Intermediate Summer School with David Hall - sold out
DESCRIPTION: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 one weekend Finchcocks course previously. \nThis 5-day piano retreat for intermediate players offers pianists grades around grades 4 to 7\, the chance to fully emerse themselves in all that Finchcocks has to offer. The course aims to provide a luxury break away\, the chance to practise on our 9 grand pianos without any distraction\, challenge guests with new techniques and explore their own playing under the inspiring supervision of our Musical Director David Hall (MA\, FRCO) and author of There’s more to playing the piano… \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLike our weekend courses\, formal tuition takes place in workshops\, performance classes and one-to-one lessons. \nThis year’s focuses will be: \n\nMaking the most of your five days \nC major is more than a scale \nUsing the Cycle of Fifths as a practice tool \nHow do melodies work? \nUnderstanding style \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs usual\, everyone will have access to their own grand piano for the week including our new Steinway\, and have plenty of time to practise in our vaulted piano cellar. \nWe’ll also have a bit of fun! In addition to a private recital in the hall of the main house or on our new open-air stage (weather permitting!)\, we’ll explore the private gardens at Finchcocks\, experience a local wine tasting\, be able to go for beautiful Kentish countryside walks to Scotney castle and enjoy a session or two in the family’s new heated swimming pool. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd of course\, it goes without saying that you can expect the usual! \nSummer School guests will: \n\nHave the chance to play in and observe multiple performance masterclasses.\nWill receive one-to-one lessons with David.\nEnjoy access to play on our 9 grand pianos anytime between 7am and 8pm. (There are enough pianos to go round that everyone can play a piano at any given time.)\nExperience a private recital for course participants in the main hall of the family home\, performed by David.\nJoin and socialise with a group 8 fellow piano enthusiasts during lunch and dinner.\nDine in style with lunches and three course dinners prepared by our fabulous chef.\nExperience the Finchcocks bubble\, hailed as a “paradise for pianists” by BBC Music Magazine and stay in a grade 1 listed country manor.\n\nPlus ones are very welcome on our courses\, with a room surcharge dependant on whether they are a playing or non-playing guest. Please ask for further details. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a UK-based gem of a piano holiday and one that you won’t forget anytime soon! Many guests continue friendships made on these courses\, encouraging each other on in the piano playing… and bumping into each other again on future courses! \nFor booking enquiries\, please contact Jenny on 01580 428080 or fill in the form below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	5 day courses\n\n	from £1250 (inclusive of accommodation\, tuition and all food and wine)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Please tell us which course are you interested in\, your room preference(s) and a little bit about your playing experience to date:\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n...
URL:https://www.finchcocks.com/availability/5-day-intermediate-summer-school-with-david-hall-2/
LOCATION:Finchcocks\, Finchcocks\, Goudhurst\, Kent\, TN17 1HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Intermediate,Lower Intermediate Week,Upper intermediate week
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finchcocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Outdoor-dining-s.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220617T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220619T153000
DTSTAMP:20260617T090502
CREATED:20210901T070013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220528T151607Z
UID:23077-1655492400-1655652600@www.finchcocks.com
SUMMARY:Intermediate weekend with Florian Mitrea - sold out
DESCRIPTION: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 in the company of 7 other piano enthusiasts who are likely to share in any nerves you may have! The driving mood of a weekend at Finchcocks is one of a desire by everyone – for everyone – to improve and grow in their playing during their stay. \nTutor for the weekend is the fantastically talented and inspiring Florian Mitrea. The newest member of the Finchcocks team\, he has settled in quickly – offering students endless energy\, positivity\, encouragement and extensive knowledge on the topic of the day. A multi-award winning international concert pianist\, his playing is truly something to behold. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe weekend learning begins in earnest first thing on Saturday and is packed with two workshops\, two performance classes\, a one-to-one session and free practice time. \nWeekend workshop titles will include: \n\nMemorisation\, between magic and craft\nResponding to nerves\n\nPlease bring a piece or two with you that you would like to work on in greater detail. It doesn’t need to be perfect\, but under the fingers well enough to get the most out of Florian’s input! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nIn the evening on Saturday\, Florian will treat the class to a performance of his latest repertoire on the Finchcocks family Bosendorfer. Guests can sit back and a relax after a day’s concentrating\, soaking up the atmosphere in front of the fire in the main hall of Finchcocks with a glass of wine. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nIn between the workshop and masterclass sessions there will be time for private practice on one of our beautiful grand pianos including our new Steinway. \nGuests will also: \n\nHave the chance to play in and observe two performance masterclasses.\nWill receive a one-to-one lesson with Florian.\nEnjoy access to play on our 9 grand pianos anytime between 7am and 8pm. (There are enough pianos to go round that everyone can play a piano at any given time.)\nJoin and socialise with a group 8 fellow piano enthusiasts during lunch and dinner.\nDine in style with lunches and three course dinners prepared by our fabulous chef.\nExperience the Finchcocks bubble\, hailed as a “paradise for pianists” by BBC Music Magazine and stay in a grade 1 listed country manor.\n\nPlus ones are very welcome on our courses\, with a room surcharge dependant on whether they are a playing or non-playing guest. Please ask for further details. \n \nIf you’re looking for a luxury piano course for adults\, with top notch tuition and that focuses on creating an encouraging and nurturing atmosphere\, then look no further! Come and be inspired. For booking enquiries\, please contact us on 01580 428080 or fill in the form below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Weekend courses\n\n	from £620 (inclusive of accommodation\, tuition and all food and wine)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Subject\n \n \n Your Message\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n...
URL:https://www.finchcocks.com/availability/intermediate-weekend-with-florian-mitrea/
LOCATION:Finchcocks\, Finchcocks\, Goudhurst\, Kent\, TN17 1HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Intermediate
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finchcocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Florian-10.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220603T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220605T153000
DTSTAMP:20260617T090502
CREATED:20210901T070057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220528T151647Z
UID:23014-1654282800-1654443000@www.finchcocks.com
SUMMARY:Understanding your playing: Applied theory with David Hall - intermediate - sold out
DESCRIPTION:This course\, run by Finchcocks Musical Director David Hall\, is ideal for anybody who wants to develop their keyboard skills of improvisation\, harmonisation and transposition. It is aimed at all abilities of piano player\, but would best suit the intermediate pianist – from Lower Intermediate to Upper Intermediate. \nWhy study music theory and harmony? \nYou can understand repertoire more fully.  \nIf you can identify chords and cadences – if you can pick out passages of intervallic counterpoint – if you can condense a whole passage of music into one concept – then you can learn repertoire more quickly and you can memorise it more quickly. Instead of saying “this is line 1” and “this is line 2”\, start saying “this is the F major phrase” and “this is the D minor phrase”. You’ll soon find that the notes sink in a little more quickly.   \nYou can interpret music better and more authentically.  \nIf you understand the pushes and pulls of harmony\, you can judge your rubato and your dynamics to convey the harmonic tension to the listener. If you understand which chords are prosaic and which are exciting or particularly calming\, then you can pace your performance accordingly.   \nYou can understand composers’ thought processes.  \nKnowledge of music theory helps you to understand music in the same way that composers understand music.  \n You can learn to improvise and compose your own music.  \nAll the great composers of the Baroque and Classical era were taught harmony\, counterpoint\, style and structure from an early age so that they could perform at the keyboard with or without a printed score.  \nDavid Hall\, author of There’s more to playing the piano… (now stocked by Waterstones) was recently described by the Sunday Times when they joined us on a Finchcocks piano course\, as a “musical powerhouse”. You might have seen some of the videos he created for Finchcocks to help pianists during the UK’s first lockdown. His teaching style is packed full of creative ideas and encouraging – with a gentle with a twist of humour! \n \nThis is him in action at one of our Saturday evening recitals\, put on for course guests in the main hall of Finchcocks. For our Applied Theory course\, David will perform some of his favourite piano pieces and help guests to analyse them using the various frameworks discussed during the day. \n \nAlthough the focus of the weekend will be different to the usual performance-based courses we offer\, David will keep workshops practical\, engaging and interactive\, bringing to life – and making accessible – subjects vital to improving musicality. \nDuring the course\, guests are welcome to try out each of our nine grand pianos in the vaulted cellars – to help put into practice what has been discussed in the group sessions. \n \nGuests will also: \n\nHave the chance to take part in and observe four group harmony sessions.\nReceive one-to-one input from tutor David during circulation in the free practice sessions.\nEnjoy access to play on our 9 grand pianos anytime between 7am and 8pm. (There are enough pianos to go round that everyone can play a piano at any given time.)\nEnjoy a private recital for course guests on Saturday evening in the main hall of Finchcocks.\nJoin and socialise with a group 8 fellow piano enthusiasts during lunch and dinner.\nDine in style with lunches and three course dinners prepared by our fabulous chef.\nExperience the Finchcocks bubble\, hailed as a “paradise for pianists” by BBC Music Magazine and stay in a grade 1 listed country manor.\n\nPlus ones are very welcome on our courses\, with a room surcharge dependant on whether they are a playing or non-playing guest. Please ask for further details. \n \n \nFor booking enquiries or to see if this course is suitable for you\, please contact Jenny by filling in the form below or on 01580 428080. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Weekend courses\n\n	from £620 (inclusive of accommodation\, food\, wine and tuition)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Please tell us which course are you interested in\, your room preference(s) and a little bit about your playing experience to date:\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n...
URL:https://www.finchcocks.com/availability/applied-theory-with-david-hall/
LOCATION:Finchcocks\, Finchcocks\, Goudhurst\, Kent\, TN17 1HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Intermediate,Lower Intermediate Weekend,Upper intermediate,Upper intermediate weekend
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finchcocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/2019-04-07-Finchcocks-Piano-schoolEd-Ovenden-110-Copy.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220520T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220522T153000
DTSTAMP:20260617T090502
CREATED:20210901T070011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211229T102046Z
UID:23030-1653073200-1653233400@www.finchcocks.com
SUMMARY:Keyboard Music from the Baroque with Steven Devine - mixed ability - sold out
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDuring 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 intended for pianists – teaching will be delivered on our Steinway and other beautiful grand pianos – a harpsichord and clavichord will be in residence for the duration of the course so that guests can explore what these instruments can reveal in our interpretation. \nThe course is suitable for pianists playing at an intermediate to advanced level. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs well as a one-to-one lesson with Steven\, weekend tuition will include two workshops and the chance to play in and observe two performance masterclasses also. Themes to be explored are: \n\nBaroque Music – a question of style\nThere’s not only Bach…\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“He’s building a reputation as an outstanding recitalist; this completion of his ‘48’ is a highly satisfying account.” BBC Music Magzine November 2020 \n\nOn Saturday evening\, guests can sit back and relax in the main hall of the family home and enjoy a performance by Steven himself. His programme “The Bach family” will include performances on both the harpsichord and clavichord with music by JC\, CPE\, WF and JS Bach. This is an opportunity to hear an artist regularly featured on BBC Radio 3 perform an exclusive private concert in a relaxed setting. An inspirational treat not to be missed! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDuring their stay\, guests will also: \n\nEnjoy access to play on our 9 grand pianos anytime between 7am and 8pm. (There are enough pianos to go round that everyone can play a piano at any given time.)\nJoin and socialise with a group 8 fellow piano enthusiasts during lunch and dinner.\nDine in style with lunches and three course dinners prepared by our fabulous chef.\nExperience the Finchcocks bubble\, hailed as a “paradise for pianists” by BBC Music Magazine and stay in a grade 1 listed country manor.\n\nPlus ones are very welcome on our courses\, with a room surcharge dependant on whether they are a playing or non-playing guest. Please ask for further details. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSteven Devine enjoys a busy career as a music director and keyboard player working with some of the finest musicians. \nHe is the Principal Keyboard Player with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and also the principal keyboard player for The Gonzaga Band\, The Mozartists and performs regularly with many other groups around Europe. He has recorded over thirty discs with other artists and ensembles and made six solo recordings. His recording of Bach’s Goldberg Variations (Chandos Records) has received critical acclaim – including Gramophone magazine describing it as “among the best”. The complete harpsichord works of Rameau (Resonus) has received five-star reviews from BBC Music Magazine. Steven has recently released  Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier (“it’s the one of all I’ve heard in the past ten years that I am happiest to live with.” Early Music Review)  – available on this site. \nHe made his London conducting debut in 2002 at the Royal Albert Hall and is now a regular performer there – including making his Proms directing debut in August 2007 with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment. He has conducted the Mozart Festival Orchestra in every major concert hall in the UK and also across Switzerland. Steven is Music Director for New Chamber Opera in Oxford and with them has performed repertoire from Cavalli to Rossini. For the Dartington Festival Opera he has conducted Handel’s Orlando and Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas. He is currently conductor and Artistic Advisor for the English Haydn Festival in Bridgnorth. \nSteven works regularly with the Norwegian Wind Ensemble\, Trondheim Barokk\, the Victoria Baroque Players (BC\, Canada) and Arion Baroque Ensemble (Montreal). \nHe is Early Keyboard Consultant to the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and Royal Welsh Colleges\, and teaches fortepiano at the Royal Academy of Music. \nFinally\, Steven is thrilled to be a member of the ground-breaking Art of Moog: an electronic music group specialising in the performance of Bach. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor booking enquiries\, please contact Jenny by filling in the form below or on 01580 428080.
URL:https://www.finchcocks.com/availability/keyboard-music-from-the-baroque-with-steven-devine-mixed-ability/
LOCATION:Finchcocks\, Finchcocks\, Goudhurst\, Kent\, TN17 1HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Advanced,Intermediate,Upper intermediate,Upper intermediate weekend
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finchcocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Steven-Devine-2.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220422T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220424T153000
DTSTAMP:20260617T090502
CREATED:20210901T070008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210903T150129Z
UID:22922-1650654000-1650814200@www.finchcocks.com
SUMMARY:Upper intermediate - Advanced weekend with William Westney - sold out
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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 book The Perfect Wrong Note (2003) will be naturally incorporated into the sessions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWilliam Westney is internationally known as a master artist\, master teacher and bestselling author. After winning the top piano prize in the Geneva International Competition\, he performed as concerto soloist and recitalist throughout the US\, Europe and Asia to critical acclaim. His innovative performance workshop\, The Un-Master Class®\, captured the attention of the New York Times\, which published a feature article on it; Westney has given the workshop hundreds of times around the world. In demand as a public speaker\, he has delivered keynote addresses at pedagogy conferences in Korea\, England\, and throughout the US. Articles based on his interdisciplinary research about performance have appeared in such scientific journals as Brain and Cognition. Westney’s celebrated book The Perfect Wrong Note has sold over 50\,000 copies worldwide and continues to be widely influential. He received the Frances Clark Keyboard Pedagogy Award from Music Teachers National Association in recognition of his unique contributions to music teaching. Dr. Westney recently retired after 42 years as Distinguished Professor and Artist-in-Residence at Texas Tech University. www.williamwestney.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDuring the weekend\, William will include a presentation on Re-thinking Practising\, a lecture recital on Words\, music and meaning\, as well as offering a technical Problem Spots clinic for course guests. Participants will also:\n\n\n\nHave the chance to play in and observe two performance “un-masterclasses“.\nEnjoy access to play on our 9 grand pianos anytime between 7am and 8pm. (There are enough pianos to go round that everyone can play a piano at any given time.)\nJoin and socialise with a group 8 fellow piano enthusiasts during lunch and dinner.\nDine in style with lunches and three course dinners prepared by our fabulous chef.\nExperience the Finchcocks bubble\, hailed as a “paradise for pianists” by BBC Music Magazine and stay in a grade 1 listed country manor.\n\nPlus ones are very welcome on our courses\, with a room surcharge dependant on whether they are a playing or non-playing guest. Please ask for further details. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn between the workshop and masterclass sessions\, there will be time for private practice on one of our beautiful grand pianos including our new Steinway. During these sessions\, William will drop in to each of the practice rooms to provide individual pointers and tips. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a fantastic opportunity to come and be inspired by a leading thinker\, teacher\, speaker and performer of the piano world. We can’t wait to experience his teaching in person and anticipate spaces to be snapped up very quickly. Book early to avoid disappointment! \nFor booking enquiries\, please contact us on 01580 428080 or fill in the form below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Weekend courses\n\n	from £620 (inclusive of accommodation\, tuition and all food and wine)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Please tell us which course are you interested in\, your room preference(s) and a little bit about your playing experience to date:\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n...
URL:https://www.finchcocks.com/availability/upper-intermediate-advanced-weekend-with-william-westney/
LOCATION:Finchcocks\, Finchcocks\, Goudhurst\, Kent\, TN17 1HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Advanced,Intermediate,Upper intermediate,Upper intermediate weekend
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finchcocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/William-Westney-headshot.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220325T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220327T153000
DTSTAMP:20260617T090502
CREATED:20210901T070001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T113303Z
UID:22915-1648234800-1648395000@www.finchcocks.com
SUMMARY:Beethoven weekend with Graham Fitch - intermediate to advanced - sold out
DESCRIPTION:Beethoven’s 250th birthday celebrations last year were a bit of a washout\, so we’re keeping the party going!\n\nIn 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 and articulation that we find on every page of Beethoven’s music.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOver the course of the weekend\, Graham will devote a workshop to how Beethoven’s style changed throughout the span of his so-called three periods\, ending with a presentation of a selection of his music.\n\nWorkshop titles will include:\n\n\nTechnique & practice: Solving problems in Beethoven’s music\nStyle and interpretation: Bringing Beethoven’s music to life\n\nPlease bring a Beethoven piece (or two) with you to work on in private practice\, performance workshops and masterclasses. You may also like to bring another piece by a different composer of the same era – or otherwise – for variety and comparison!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nIn the evening on Saturday\, Graham will give a walk-through talk and performance of Beethoven’s Op. 90 Sonata in Em\, offering insights into the composer’s style and rich musical artistry\, that will help us understand the underlying emotions found in his music. \n \nThere can be few people in the world more qualified to talk to us about practice techniques than Graham. Author of his blog www.practisingthepiano.com and his own online piano academy\, Graham’s ideas for healthy piano technique and practice tips attract followers from across the world. He will also offer a broader workshops on healthy piano and practice technique to compliment the programme. \n \nIn between the workshop and masterclass sessions there will be time for private practice on one of our beautiful grand pianos including our new Steinway. \nGuests will also: \n\nHave the chance to play in and observe two performance masterclasses.\nReceive a one-to-one lesson with Graham.\nEnjoy access to play on our 9 grand pianos anytime between 7am and 8pm. (There are enough pianos to go round that everyone can play a piano at any given time.)\nExperience a private walk-through performance talk for course participants in the main hall of the family home\, performed by Graham.\nJoin and socialise with a group 8 fellow piano enthusiasts during lunch and dinner.\nDine in style with lunches and three course dinners prepared by our fabulous chef.\nExperience the Finchcocks bubble\, hailed as a “paradise for pianists” by BBC Music Magazine and stay in a grade 1 listed country manor.\n\nPlus ones are very welcome on our courses\, with a room surcharge dependant on whether they are a playing or non-playing guest. Please ask for further details. \n \nThe course is intended for intermediate to advanced players who are keen to bring their favourite works by Beethoven to life. It might well be that there’s a piece that you’ve been struggling with for years that you would desperately like to perfect\, or equally there might be something you’ve always wanted to play\, but haven’t yet had the chance to really work on. \nFor booking enquiries\, please contact us on 01580 428080 or fill in the form below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Weekend courses\n\n	from £620 (inclusive of accommodation\, tuition and all food and wine)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Subject\n \n \n Your Message\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n...
URL:https://www.finchcocks.com/availability/beethoven-weekend-with-graham-fitch-intermediate-to-advanced/
LOCATION:Finchcocks\, Finchcocks\, Goudhurst\, Kent\, TN17 1HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Advanced,Intermediate,Upper intermediate,Upper intermediate weekend
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finchcocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Graham-Fitch-med.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220225T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220227T153000
DTSTAMP:20260617T090502
CREATED:20210901T070024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T151730Z
UID:23040-1645815600-1645975800@www.finchcocks.com
SUMMARY:Improvisation and harmony weekend with David Hall - mixed ability
DESCRIPTION: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  \nIt is a mixed ability course\, aimed at the intermediate to advanced pianist. Grade 5 theory standard would also be helpful. \n \nRather than the usual performance masterclasses\, guests will take part in four practical and interactive workshops on the following subjects: \n\nIntroduction to harmony\nHow to harmonise a melody\nIntroduction to composition\nImprovisation in a classical style\n\nThere will then be plenty of private practice time in-between to absorb and work on material from each of these sessions\, supported by the wonderfully encouraging\, knowledgeable and insightful David as he circulates giving one-to-one input. \n \nDavid Hall\, author of There’s more to playing the piano… (now stocked by Waterstones) was recently described by the Sunday Times when they joined us on a Finchcocks piano course\, as a “musical powerhouse”. You might have seen some of the videos he created for Finchcocks to help pianists during the UK’s first lockdown. His teaching style is packed full of creative ideas and encouraging – with a gentle with a twist of humour! \nThis is him in action at one of our Saturday evening recitals\, put on for course guests in the main hall of Finchcocks. For our Improvisation and Harmony course\, David will perform some of his favourite piano pieces and help guests to analyse them using the various frameworks discussed during the day. \n \nAlthough the focus of the weekend will be different to the usual performance-based courses we offer\, David will keep workshops practical\, engaging and interactive\, bringing to life – and making accessible – subjects vital to improving musicality. \nDuring the course\, guests are welcome to try out each of our nine grand pianos in the vaulted cellars – to help put into practice what has been discussed in the group sessions. \n \nGuests on this course will: \n\nHave the chance to take part in and observe four group harmony sessions.\nReceive one-to-one input from tutor David during circulation in the free practice sessions.\nEnjoy access to play on our 9 grand pianos anytime between 7am and 8pm. (There are enough pianos to go round that everyone can play a piano at any given time.)\nEnjoy a private recital for course guests on Saturday evening in the main hall of Finchcocks.\nJoin and socialise with a group 8 fellow piano enthusiasts during lunch and dinner.\nDine in style with lunches and three course dinners prepared by our fabulous chef.\nExperience the Finchcocks bubble\, hailed as a “paradise for pianists” by BBC Music Magazine and stay in a grade 1 listed country manor.\n\nPlus ones are very welcome on our courses\, with a room surcharge dependant on whether they are a playing or non-playing guest. Please ask for further details. \n \n \nFor booking enquiries or to see if this course is suitable for you\, please contact Jenny by filling in the form below or on 01580 428080. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Weekend courses\n\n	from £620 (inclusive of accommodation\, food\, wine and tuition)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Please tell us which course are you interested in\, your room preference(s) and a little bit about your playing experience to date:\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n...
URL:https://www.finchcocks.com/availability/improvisation-and-harmony-weekend-with-david-hall-mixed-ability/
LOCATION:Finchcocks\, Finchcocks\, Goudhurst\, Kent\, TN17 1HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Advanced,Intermediate,Upper intermediate,Upper intermediate weekend
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finchcocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/2019-04-06-Finchcocks-Piano-schoolEd-Ovenden-021-Copy.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220114T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220116T153000
DTSTAMP:20260617T090502
CREATED:20210901T070045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210909T140256Z
UID:22888-1642186800-1642347000@www.finchcocks.com
SUMMARY:Piano retreat - mixed ability - sold out
DESCRIPTION:Fancy a UK based\, luxury weekend away in a grade 1 listed country manor\, surrounded by 9 grand pianos? \nOur piano retreat is designed for anyone who just wants a weekend away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It would suit those who want a bit of time away to practise\, or to fall in love with playing the piano again. It would also be an ideal kickstart to a New Year’s piano resolution! \nThere are no group sessions\, no performances and no stress! The weekend is open to pianists of all levels. \n \nThe piano retreat is arranged around food. There’s no strict timetable or deadlines. Guests are free to play anytime they like between 7am and 8pm\, rest when they need or explore the beautiful Kentish countryside. \nDuring the course of their stay guests will: \n\nEnjoy access to play on our 9 grand pianos anytime between 7am and 8pm. (There are enough pianos to go round that everyone can play a piano at any given time.)\nBe able to book in two one-to-one half hour lessons with our tutor.\nExperience a private recital for retreat guests in the main hall of the family home\, performed by our tutor.\nJoin and socialise with a group 8 fellow piano enthusiasts during lunch and dinner.\nDine in style with lunches and three course dinners prepared by our fabulous chef.\nExperience the Finchcocks bubble\, hailed as a “paradise for pianists” by BBC Music Magazine and stay in a grade 1 listed country manor.\nBe able to explore the Kentish countryside and local attractions should they wish a trip out.\n\nPlus ones are very welcome on our courses\, with a room surcharge dependant on whether they are a playing or non-playing guest. Please ask for further details. \n \nWe’re incredibly lucky to have secured the services of Warren Mailley-Smith for this retreat. A very popular member of the Finchcocks team and a phenomenal pianist\, his courses alway sell out. In 2016\, Warren became the first British pianist to perform Chopin’s complete works for solo piano from memory at a series of concerts at St John Smith’s Square in London\, a feat which involved memorising 3.5 million notes! \nWarren will be on hand for two optional half hour one-to-one lessons over the course of the weekend. Both Saturday and Sunday will also begin with an optional group session on warm ups\, practice tips and a Q&A. You may however plan to structure your weekend differently (with a long lie-in with breakfast in bed!). \n \nOn Saturday night\, Warren will perform a recital for retreat guests\, which is an opportunity to relax and be inspired with a glass of wine in the magical setting of the main hall of Finchcocks. \n \n\nWe have one grand piano available for every guest in our vaulted cellars\, including our new Steinway. Piano conversation will flow freely over coffee and home made biscuits and cakes in between bouts of practice! \n \nThis promises to be one of most relaxed and enjoyable weekend courses. If it sounds of interest\, please drop Jenny a line using the form below\, or give her a ring on 01580 428080. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Weekend courses\n\n	from £620 (inclusive of accommodation\, tuition and all food and wine)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Please tell us which course are you interested in\, your room preference(s) and a little bit about your playing experience to date:\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n...
URL:https://www.finchcocks.com/availability/piano-retreat-mixed-ability/
LOCATION:Finchcocks\, Finchcocks\, Goudhurst\, Kent\, TN17 1HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Advanced,Intermediate,Lower intermediate,Lower Intermediate Weekend,Upper intermediate,Upper intermediate weekend
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.finchcocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Goudhurst-bedroom.jpg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR