
A three-part, five-day analysis plus four-day learning plan for Rachmaninoff's second sonata final movement emphasizes fingering, elbow motion, pedaling, and mental practice to grow harmony, dynamics, and inner singing.
When you enroll in the course, you'll have the chance to join weekly Zoom group meetings where each student has the opportunity to ask questions about their current topic of study and receive help and guidance with the exercises they've completed. For more information, visit the Retraining-Pianist website.
Before purchasing this course, it is expected that you've reviewed the course description and comprehend that this Udemy course is tailored for advanced pianists with proficient sight-reading and singing abilities. The content may be overwhelming for individuals at a beginner or intermediate level. Additionally, a solid grasp of VOL I-III is necessary to progress to VOL IV.
Please download 'VOL IV Mastery of Piano Technique' from the Lecture's Extra folder. This PDF includes linked illustrative videos and supplementary materials (highlighted within each lesson's titles in the book).
VOL IV builds upon previous knowledge from VOL I-III in the Mastery of Piano Technique. However, if you've completed VOL I, you can apply your skills to scales, arpeggios, octaves, and chords in this book. You'll learn to analyze and utilize these elements for warming up, strengthening fingers, and increasing speed while maintaining healthy stamina. Additionally, the course includes a daily routine for maintaining hand and finger muscle strength, efficient learning strategies, and performance preparation.
Warm up to strengthen finger tendons, ligaments, and hand muscles for stability and ease at the piano. Practice staccato and legato with control, sound imagination, and focus on the keyboard.
Discover the result of lesson 2 warm-up for mastering piano technique for advanced pianists today.
Master fast piano technique by applying piano dynamics, deep touch, and kinesthetic elbow and torso cues, using a two-day block plan to build speed safely.
Advance your piano technique through lesson 3 on scales, part of the mastery of piano technique for advanced pianists course.
The daily routine develops strength, speed, and stamina for piano performance, guiding a two-hour practice that rebuilds muscles after a break and improves grip, breathing, and forearm circulation.
Engage in a daily warmup with three types, then scales, arpeggios, octaves, and chords, using staccato and legato as you speed up through rounds to a fast final tempo.
Explore a clear, structured approach to preparing a new piece through three stages—analysis, learning, and performance practice—plus rehearsal, with time estimates, page-based planning, and strategies to overcome anxiety.
Dear Student,
The PianoWell Recovery Program 2025 is an updated version of this book, and it includes everything from this original volume — now presented with clearer structure and refined explanations.
All videos and study materials are now available in six major languages — completely free — and can be downloaded as PDFs in the first lecture of this course.
I hope this new edition support your practice even more deeply.
'Mastery of Piano Technique' comprises four volumes with 18+ hours of illustrated videos and 35+ hours of open lessons with fellow pianists. It is a comprehensive guide for professional pianists, focusing on mental practice, inner singing, efficient hand motion, and confident stage performance.
All the PDF materials in the folder are updated weekly, so be sure to check back regularly for the latest versions.
When you enroll in the course, you'll have the chance to join weekly Zoom group meetings where each student has the opportunity to ask questions about their current topic of study and receive help and guidance with the exercises they've completed. For more information, visit the Retraining-Pianist website.
This program is designed for advanced pianists pursuing their Bachelor's, Master's, or D.M.A. degrees in Piano Performance. Strong sight-reading and singing skills are required. Authored by Emma Leiuman, a classical pianist with extensive training and performance experience, including being a prize winner in international competitions. She's the creator of The PianoWell system, a teaching method for advanced pianists.
The playlist Mastery of Piano Technique playlist available for free on YouTube provides previews of the videos from the course, offering additional insight into the content.
VOL IV builds upon previous knowledge from VOL I-III in the Mastery of Piano Technique. However, if you've completed VOL I, you can apply your skills to scales, arpeggios, octaves, and chords in this book. You'll learn to analyze and utilize these elements for warming up, strengthening fingers, and increasing speed while maintaining healthy stamina. Additionally, the course includes a daily routine for maintaining hand and finger muscle strength, efficient learning strategies, and performance preparation.
The PDF includes linked videos and materials, and an interactive online version with weekly updates is available.
I recommend avoiding previous repertoire during this course to prevent confusion in memory while learning new skills. Ideal study time is during a gap year, dedicating 4 hours/day solely to practicing.
Each program topic involves 3 steps, taking about a week to complete:
- Review topic and watch relevant video: 1 hour
- Watch an open lesson video: 1 hour
- Practice following a practice video: 2-4 hours
By following this plan, the retraining program can be completed within 6 months (1.5 months per volume).