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SUMMARY:FIVE DAY SUMMER SCHOOL FOR INTERMEDIATE PIANISTS WITH DAVE HALL - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:This course is designed for anyone between grade 3 and grade 7\, and will be run over a 5 day period. \nThis course is being run by David Hall (FRCO\, MA Cantab)\, who is one of our most popular tutors at Finchcocks\, and was recently described by the Sunday Times when they joined us on a Finchcocks piano course\, as a “musical powerhouse”. \nDave’s 5 day course is designed to be rounded\, immersive\, inspiring\, and most of all fun. \n \nThe formal sessions will include a combination of masterclasses that help develop performance skills\, workshops that help develop technique and individual tuition. \nThe workshop sessions will cover practice techniques\, sight-reading\, pedalling\, improvisation and practical theory. Everyone will get the chance to accompany a singer or instrumentalist\, and we’ll also run a few duet sessions. \nAs usual\, everyone will have access to their own grand piano for the week including our new Steinway\, and have plenty of time to practice in our vaulted recital rooms. \nWe’ll also have a bit of fun. In addition to a private recital in the hall of the main house\, we’ll explore the private gardens at Finchcocks\, go for a local wine tasting\, try out the local Finchcocks beer\, have an organ lesson (hands and feet!) and walk through the hop fields to an incredible country pub for dinner. \n \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 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	Weekend courses\n\n	from £850\n\n\n\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/five-day-summer-school-for-intermediate-pianists-with-dave-hall-just-released/
LOCATION:Finchcocks\, Finchcocks\, Goudhurst\, Kent\, TN17 1HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Lower intermediate,Lower Intermediate Week,Upper intermediate,Upper intermediate week
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190707T153000
DTSTAMP:20190603T134653Z
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SUMMARY:Warren Mailley-Smith - Exploring the Romantic composers - Intermediates - Long weekend - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:The Romantic composers always feature prominently at our piano courses at Finchcocks. So we’ve designed a course that helps intermediate players access a wealth of beautiful piano repertoire from some of world’s most inspiring composers over a three day long weekend course on Friday 5 July to Sunday 7 July. \nWe’re incredibly lucky to have secured the services of Warren Mailley-Smith for this course. 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. Warren also features regularly on Classic FM\, and has played in Wigmore Hall\, Carnegie Hall as well as having performed for the British Royal Family on numerous occasions. \nThis course will explore the work and styles of five major romantic composers: Chopin\, Liszt\, Brahms\, Schumann and Schubert; with Warren doing a talk and analysis on each of these composers over a three-day course. \n \nIn each session\, Warren will discuss the styles and characteristics of the each of the composers\, help discover new repertoire and furnish participants with techniques to tackle the music of each composer. \nThere will also be an opportunity for each participant to play one or two pieces (ideally composed by one of our five romantic composers) that they have been working on in advance of the course. These pieces don’t have to concert ready – it’s perfectly acceptable to bring pieces that are partially prepared\, where guidance is need on particularly tricky parts. During these sessions\, Warren will 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\, Warren will give a talk and recital on our five romantic composers\, providing a biographical and historical commentary of the romantic movement through to Debussy and the beginnings of the impressionist movement. \n \nIn between the seminars and masterclass sessions there will be time for private practise on one of our beautiful grand pianos including our new Steinway. During these sessions\, Warren will drop in to each of the practice rooms to provide individual pointers and tips. \nThe course is intended for intermediate players who are keen to bring their favourite repertoire to life. It might well be that there’s a Chopin prelude that you’ve been struggling with for years that you would desperately like to perfect\, or equally there might be Schubert Impromtu that you have always wanted to play\, but haven’t yet had the chance to really work on. Or you might just be looking for inspiration – recommendations of pieces that are suitable to your ability level – or from composers that you particularly love. \nEither way\, the chance to spend a long weekend immersed in the music of the world’s most inspiring composers is not to be missed. \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 £575\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/warren-mailley-smith-exploring-the-romantics-5-july/
LOCATION:Kent
CATEGORIES:Upper intermediate,Upper intermediate weekend
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190308T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190310T160000
DTSTAMP:20190306T223225Z
CREATED:20170911T104612Z
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SUMMARY:Chopin weekend with Warren Mailley-Smith - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Chopin’s lyrical and elegant Nocturnes and Preludes are firm favourites with our intermediate and advanced players\, and so we’re very excited to announce our first ever composer-specific weekend. \nWe’re incredibly lucky to have secured the services of Warren Mailley-Smith for this course. 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! \n \nOver the course of the weekend\, Warren will explore and demonstrate both the technical aspects of playing Chopin’s music as well as sessions on how to perform Chopin’s music to the best of our ability. \nHe’ll explain why Chopin sounds like Chopin and show us how Chopin intended us to play his pieces. In 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\, Warren will give a talk and recital on Chopin\, combining music from various points in his life with a biographical commentary that will help us understand the underlying emotions found in Chopin’s music. \n \nThere can be few people in the world more qualified to talk to us about memorisation\, so Warren (pictured here at a recording session with Classic FM) will also run a session on techniques for memorising pieces and how it can be useful when learning and developing your repertoire. \nIn between the workshop and masterclass sessions there will be time for private practise on one of our beautiful grand pianos. During these sessions\, Warren will drop in to each of the practice rooms to provide individual pointers and tips. \nThe course is intended for intermediate to advanced players who are keen to bring their favourite works by Chopin to life. It might well be that there’s a prelude that you’ve been struggling with for years that you would desperately like to perfect\, or equally there might be a Waltz that you have always wanted to play\, but haven’t yet had the chance to really work on. Budding Chopin devotees\, this is your moment! \nThis course has now sold out\, but Warren’s next weekend course in July has just been released and focuses on the music of Debussy and the Romantics. This course is expected to sell out\, so please 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 £475\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/chopin-weekend-mar19/
LOCATION:Finchcocks\, Finchcocks\, Goudhurst\, Kent\, TN17 1HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Advanced,Upper intermediate weekend
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190208T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190210T153000
DTSTAMP:20190131T000834Z
CREATED:20181015T173548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190131T000834Z
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SUMMARY:Upper Intermediate with Andrew Dunlop - ONE PLACE LEFT
DESCRIPTION:UPPER INTERMEDIATE COURSE WITH ANDREW DUNLOP \nOur Upper Intermediate course caters for people who are between grades 4 and grade 7\, and playing regularly. \nOur tutor for the weekend\, Andrew Dunlop\, is an examiner\, adjudicator and the Company pianist for the Northern Ballet\, having received his Doctorate from the Eastman School of Music in New York. \nMorning workshops will focus on warm-up techniques and an exploration of studies/etudes to help motivate and activate even the most reticent of fingers. Other topics to be explored during the weekend include strategies for efficient and effective sight-reading\, advanced pedalling techniques and a session on improvisation for the classically trained pianist. \nDaily masterclasses run in between the workshop sessions\, and will provide attendees with the opportunity to explore the full range of repertoire brought by other attendees. Performance skills and interpretation will be the main focus of these sessions. Everyone will be asked in advance to provide a list of their chosen repertoire to encourage collaboration between course participants. \nIn addition to masterclasses\, Andrew will provide 30 minutes of individual coaching to each attendee. During these sessions\, participants may wish to tackle areas of technical weakness\, explore further repertoire they are working on or focus on material covered in the workshops. \nEach attendee will have the use of their own grand piano for the weekend\, with food cooked by our in-house chef and with spacious accommodation in our grade 2 listed Coach house with panoramic views of the Finchcocks estate. \nFor booking enquiries\, please contact Emma 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 £475\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/upper-intermediate-feb19/
LOCATION:Kent
CATEGORIES:Upper intermediate
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190118T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190120T160000
DTSTAMP:20190101T145800Z
CREATED:20170911T104612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190101T145800Z
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SUMMARY:Upper Intermediate Weekend with Graham Fitch - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:PRACTISING THE PIANO WITH GRAHAM FITCH \nHave you ever sat at the piano\, uncertain as to what you should be doing in your practice time? Or wondered why it takes you so long to learn pieces? Would you like to eliminate mistakes and find a level of consistency and greater ease in your playing? Come along to Graham Fitch’s Practising the Piano weekend course and find answers to these questions and more. \nBring along pieces or passages you are struggling with\, and we will explore solutions to your problems. The aim of this course is to inspire and inform upper intermediate level pianists (between grades 6-8) of all ages in a safe and supportive environment. Performance skills are not a requirement\, so feel free to bring pieces that are in the learning stages or under development. \nEach day typically starts with a workshop in the Finchcocks cellars. In the afternoons\, there is time for private practice on one of our beautiful acoustic grand pianos and short sessions of individual tuition from Graham. In the later part of the afternoon\, we convene for a masterclass\, which involves a little bit of (very relaxed) performance in front of your classmates. At 7pm we have our pre-dinner talk or recital in the main house\, which is a chance to relax and be inspired\, before returning to the Coach House for dinner. \nFor booking enquiries\, please contact Emma 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 £475\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-course-jan19/
LOCATION:Finchcocks\, Finchcocks\, Goudhurst\, Kent\, TN17 1HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Upper intermediate,Upper intermediate weekend
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181207T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181209T170000
DTSTAMP:20181126T200425Z
CREATED:20170911T104612Z
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SUMMARY:Intermediate Weekend with Melanie Spanswick - ONLY ONE PLACE LEFT
DESCRIPTION:This course is designed for people who are between grade 4 and grade 7 in standard. \nWe’re very lucky to have Melanie Spanswick as our Course Director for this weekend. Melanie is a composer\, performer and writer and has run piano courses throughout Europe\, the USA and the Far East. \n \nMelanie’s sessions will cover some of the key topics that bridge the gap between intermediate and advanced players; exploring physical technique\, developing sight-reading skills and creating a strategy for memorisation. \nPhysical flexibility is an important aspect of piano playing\, and Melanie will be exploring ways of alleviating tension and stiffness whilst developing strong fingers. This will be done via a series of simple but useful exercises\, both at and away from the instrument! \nEach day typically 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. \nShortly afterwards\, we convene for a masterclass\, which involves a little bit of (very relaxed) performance in front of your classmates and perhaps a duet or two. \nIn the afternoons\, there is time for private practice on one of our beautiful acoustic grand pianos and with regular burst of individual supervision from Melanie. \nAt 7pm we have our pre-dinner talk or recital\, which is a chance to relax and be inspired\, before returning to the Coach House for dinner. \nFor booking enquiries\, please contact Emma 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 £475\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/intermediate-dec-18/
LOCATION:Finchcocks\, Finchcocks\, Goudhurst\, Kent\, TN17 1HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Lower intermediate,Lower Intermediate Weekend,Upper intermediate,Upper intermediate weekend
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181102T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181104T170000
DTSTAMP:20180927T114452Z
CREATED:20170911T104612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180927T114452Z
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SUMMARY:Upper Intermediate Weekend with Graham Fitch - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP WITH GRAHAM FITCH – SOLD OUT \nThe focus for Graham’s course is on developing performance skills\, including memorisation\, practising towards a performance\, aspects of style (Baroque and Classical styles expecially)\, technique and overcoming nerves and anxiety. In advance of the course\, each student is encouraged to practice a few pieces so that\, over the course of the weekend session\, they begin to feel happy performing in front of the group. \nThis course is designed for people who have reached a good (grade 5 – 8) standard. In many cases\, our students haven’t played for a few years and in some cases may not have access to the piano. If this is the case\, you are welcome to attend the course a little earlier in the day on Friday\, to give yourself time to get back into the swing of it. \nEach day typically starts with a workshop in the Finchcocks cellars. In the afternoons\, there is time for private practice on one of our beautiful acoustic grand pianos and individual tuition from one of our teachers. In the later afternoon\, we convene for a masterclass\, which involves a little bit of (very relaxed) performance in front of your classmates. At 7pm we have our pre-dinner talk or recital in the main house\, which is a chance to relax and be inspired\, before returning to the Coach House for dinner. \nThis course is being run by Graham Fitch. \nFor booking enquiries\, please contact Emma 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 £475\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-course-nov18/
LOCATION:Finchcocks\, Finchcocks\, Goudhurst\, Kent\, TN17 1HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Upper intermediate,Upper intermediate weekend
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180706T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180708T170000
DTSTAMP:20180611T110114Z
CREATED:20170911T104612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180611T110114Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz and Improvisation Weekend with Dr Mark Polishook
DESCRIPTION:The jazz workshop sessions that we run as part of our upper intermediate courses\, got such good reviews that we’re delighted to announce that we’ll be adding two weekend courses that focus exclusively on jazz and improvisation. \nDr Mark Polishook\, who hails from NYC\, is running both of our jazz courses and knows the international jazz scene like no-one else. Growing up in New York in the 1970s\, Mark’s interest in jazz led him to meet many of the jazz legends at a time when Louis Armstrong and Miles Davis were at the height of their fame. His inspiration as a teacher comes from the idea of of passing on the wisdom of the great players of the past to today’s aspiring jazz pianists\, and doing so in a way that is engaging\, accessible and inspiring. \n \nA lot of us grew up with system of ABRSM piano exams with a focus on classical and romantic composers\, and for many the world of jazz and improvisation is as mysterious as it is intriguing. Mark uses a combination of workshops and seminars to help pass on the wisdom of the jazz masters of the past to the jazz enthusiasts of the future. \nAs with all of our weekend courses\, there is plenty of time for private practice on one of our beautiful acoustic grand pianos. At 7pm we have our pre-dinner talk or recital in cellars\, which is a chance to relax and be inspired\, before returning to the Coach House for dinner. \n \nMark’s classes cater for anyone with a keen interest in jazz and improvisation and is suitable for all ability levels. \nFor booking enquiries\, please contact Emma 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 £475\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[cmsmasters_contact_form_sc formname="164" email="neil@finchcocks.com" fromname="wordpress"]\n\n\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-and-improvisation-piano-weekend-july18/
LOCATION:Kent
CATEGORIES:Events,Lower intermediate,Lower Intermediate Weekend,Upper intermediate,Upper intermediate weekend
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180323T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180325T170000
DTSTAMP:20180313T153059Z
CREATED:20170911T104612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180313T153059Z
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SUMMARY:Upper Intermediate Weekend with David Hall - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:We all want to play more notes more accurately more of the time. David will talk you through some tried and trusted practice techniques to improve accuracy and fluency of your playing. He’ll also run a masterclass session focused on performance which will examine ways to bring your music to life by searching for the song\, dance or story within which involves a little bit of (very relaxed) performance in front of your classmates. \nOn Saturday evening\, David will give a pre-dinner lecture / recital in the main house\, which is a chance to relax and be inspired\, before returning to the Coach House for dinner. David’s “Whistlestop tour of the piano” talks through the history of the piano and its repertoire with performances from each period of music history. This session consistently gets rave reviews from our students. \nAt some point over the weekend\, we’ll run a duet session. David will allocate pairs\, and this is a chance to boost your confidence when performing by dividing the nerves by two! \n \nIn between David’s sessions\, there is time for private practice on one of our beautiful acoustic grand pianos and Dave will drop in regularly to see how you are getting on. We have a large range of music available to borrow during the courses\, and its a lot of fun to rummage through and test out your sight reading. \nThis course is designed for people who have reached a good (grade 4 – 8) standard\, but might well be a bit rusty. For anyone who doesn’t have access to a piano\, you’re welcome to come a bit earlier on Friday and dust off the cobwebs before everyone else arrives. \nThis course is being run by David Hall (FRCO\, MA Cantab). \nFor booking enquiries\, please contact Emma 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 £475\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[cmsmasters_contact_form_sc formname="164" email="neil@finchcocks.com" fromname="wordpress"]\n\n\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-course-mar18/
LOCATION:Kent
CATEGORIES:Upper intermediate,Upper intermediate weekend
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180126T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180128T170000
DTSTAMP:20180123T224506Z
CREATED:20170911T104612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180123T224506Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz\, pop and busking with David Hall - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:For musicians who didn’t necessarily grow up with staves and clefs\, or indeed anyone who is sick of them\, Dave Hall’s course on “Jazz\, pop and busking” is a life-saver. \nFor pianists who grew up with traditional notation\, the world of chords and base lines is as beguiling as it is intriguing. For jazz and pop pianists\, traditional notation might well feel cumbersome and inaccessible. But there’s merit in both approaches\, and Dave Hall attempts to level the playing field by introducing classical pianists to chord notation and improvisation\, and helping pop and jazz pianists decode the mysteries of ledger lines and accidentals. \nDave’s sessions will include: “Reading chords quickly – lead sheets and notation”\, “Texture – constructing bass lines and finding the best voicings”\, “Melody – improvisation and composition” and “Rhythm and groove – making your performance convincing”. \n \nIn between David’s sessions\, there is time for private practice on one of our beautiful acoustic grand pianos and Dave will drop in regularly to see how you are getting on. We have a large range of music available to borrow during the courses\, and its a lot of fun to rummage through and test out your sight reading. \nThis course is designed for anyone who can play proficiently by ear\, or is an upper intermediate if they’ve had classical piano lessons (so roughly grade 4 – 8 standard). For anyone who doesn’t have access to a piano\, you’re welcome to come a bit earlier on Friday and dust off the cobwebs before everyone else arrives. \nThis course is being run by David Hall (FRCO\, MA Cantab). \nFor booking enquiries\, please contact Emma 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 £475\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[cmsmasters_contact_form_sc formname="164" email="neil@finchcocks.com" fromname="wordpress"]\n\n\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-course-jan18/
LOCATION:Kent
CATEGORIES:Upper intermediate,Upper intermediate weekend
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