How to practise weekend with Andrew Eales – mixed ability
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...
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Upper intermediate
3-day Upper Intermediate course with Florian Mitrea – WAITING LIST
Upper intermediate players have a treat in store with three days' learning from the wonderful Florian Mitrea. Immerse yourself in piano heaven packed full of piano lessons, classes and concerts....
19th century piano technique & the romantics weekend with Daniel Grimwood – mixed ability – WAITING LIST
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,...
Jazz weekend with Nikki Iles – upper intermediate – diploma – WAITING LIST
We are thrilled to welcome multi-award winning jazz pianist Nikki Iles to Finchcocks for a weekend devoted to jazz piano. “A formidable UK jazz presence ...” “Iles is one of...
Interpretation and improvisation: Making advanced theory fun with David Hall – upper intermediate – diploma
Finchcocks Finchcocks, Goudhurst, Kent, United KingdomThis course, run by Finchcocks Musical Director David Hall, is ideal for anybody who wants to go beyond grade 5 theory to further develop their keyboard skills of interpretation, improvisation,...
The music of Mozart
The keyboard music of Mozart is seen as a model of perfection; the sleek lines of the melodies and exquisite harmonies ideally suited to the modern grand piano. However, Mozart’s...
Enjoying Sight-reading weekend with David Hall – mixed ability
24557|https://www.finchcocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Dave-at-the-Bosendorfer-1024x683.jpg|large A weekend dedicated to enjoying sight-reading which, for the busy or practice-challenged pianist, requires no preparation at all! Why do we always talk about aural tests and sight-reading tests? Finchcocks musical director...
3-day “Luxurious Playing” course with William Westney – upper intermediate – advanced – WAITING LIST
We are thrilled to be welcoming back concert pianist and keynote speaker Professor William Westney, as part of his visit to the UK, to 2025's programme - this time extended...
5-day Piano holiday! – mixed ability – WAITING LIST
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...
Retreat weekend with Florian Mitrea – mixed ability
Fancy a UK based, luxury weekend away in a grade 1 listed country manor, surrounded by grand pianos? Our piano retreat is designed for anyone who just wants a weekend...
The foundations of effective practice and performance weekend with Graham Fitch – upper intermediate
It's not often we are able to schedule a weekend for Upper Intermediate players with internationally renowned pianist, piano teacher and practice guru Graham Fitch. But we were determined to...
Chopin weekend with Sam Haywood – upper intermediate – advanced – WAITING LIST
Back by very popular demand, this will be our seventh Chopin weekend here at Finchcocks, this time with new, permanent member of our Finchcocks team - international concert pianist Sam...
Keyboard Music from the Baroque with Steven Devine – mixed ability
Finchcocks Finchcocks, Goudhurst, Kent, United KingdomWe are delighted to be offering a course with brilliantly talented keyboard player and Early Keyboard Consultant to the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and Royal Welsh Colleges, Steven Devine. During this...
Christmas at Finchcocks with – mixed ability
21861|https://www.finchcocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Finchcocks26075-1024x1024.jpg|large Experience the magic of Finchcocks during the festive season and escape Christmas craziness with this special retreat! Run by the wonderful Beatrice Nichols, this mixed ability weekend aims to...