Mastery of Piano Technique for advanced pianists - Vol IV
What you'll learn
- How to warm-up hand muscles and speed up technique exercises in a healthy way
- Scales, arpeggios, octaves, chords
- Additionally, the course includes a daily routine for maintaining hand and finger muscle strength, efficient learning strategies, and performance preparation.
- Learn how to speed up any fast runs in pieces on the example of technique exercises
Requirements
- Complete Mastery of Piano Technique books 1-3
Description
'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).
Who this course is for:
- For serious students and advanced pianists
Instructor
- 5.0 Instructor Rating
- 76 Reviews
- 548 Students
- 4 Courses
Introducing Emma Leiuman, a classical pianist born in Moscow, Russia. She received her musical education at some renowned places:
• The Central Music School, where she learned from Kira Shashkina, the same teacher who taught Mikhail Pletnev.
• The Moscow State Chopin College, under the guidance of Professor Lev Naumov, who was a student of the famous Professor Heinrich Neuhaus.
• The Moscow State Conservatory, where she earned her Master's degree under Professor Pavel Nersessian, who is associated with both Moscow Conservatory and Boston University.
Emma's musical journey has taken her to perform recitals in various countries, including Russia, Germany, the USA, France, and Spain. She has also shared her knowledge through masterclasses and lectures at LASALLE College of the Arts in Singapore.
Emma is not just a pianist; she's also known for her innovative teaching method called The PianoWell© system, tailored for advanced and professional pianists.
Her 'Mastery of Piano Technique' book is a result of 25 years of research. It serves as a comprehensive guide for professional pianists, helping them enhance their skills in mental practice, inner singing, efficient hand motion, and confident stage performance.