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This course remains available as an archive of the original 2021 edition. Since its publication, the research has continued to evolve, and I would like every student of this course to have free access to the latest PianoWell Program.
Please begin your studies with the updated program linked below. The original videos remain available here for those who wish to compare the evolution of the ideas or study the earlier demonstrations.
Practice speech singing exercises mapping major and minor intervals to emotional meanings, using interval tables and internal magical speech to express tension, anticipation, romance, and nostalgia.
Explore musical speech through playing exercises, using syllabic cues like mm, uh, i'm, and to guide expression in advanced piano technique.
Practice musical speech by coordinating hands and imagining the score, texture, and movement, including glissando and articulation. Focus on posture, throat relaxation, and playing with emotion across three tempos.
Master phrasing through singing exercises that balance fluid energy from a distance and static energy up close, shaping intonation and energy between notes without pressure, from phrases to sentences.
Develop advanced piano phrasing through focused playing exercises in lesson 2 of the master piano technique for advanced pianists, volume iii.
Develop phrasing skills through focused practice in this lesson from the mastery of piano technique for advanced pianists – vol iii.
Discover your true voice by distinguishing true from false voice. Learn to express emotion through authentic intonation and confident projection while releasing fear and suppression.
Practice true voice exercises over a week, isolating intonation and weight while avoiding old sensations, then progress from slow, rhythm-free, sound-free playing to rhythm with articulations, and expressing space between notes.
Develop piano technique through singing exercises and musical image training in this advanced lesson of the mastery of piano technique, vol iii.
Master musical image through playing exercises that cultivate control within a sequence of events, strengthening advanced piano technique for precise, expressive performance.
Develop advanced piano technique by exploring your true voice, listening to the environment, and using musical image to express joy or sadness while reducing tension.
Develop musical image through focused practice to enhance expressive piano performance. Tailor technique and interpretation for advanced pianists.
Develop trill technique by starting slowly, counting notes, and safely speeding up with left-hand anchors and imagined musical cues, using Martha Argerich-inspired fingering like 1-3-2-3 for long trills.
Learn to identify musical form elements and structure blocks, using phrasing and templates to shape energy, build climaxes, and achieve flowing, expressive piano technique.
Master the graduation of energy across a whole piece to create flow and speech-like playing. Learn to identify blocks and sentences, apply form templates, and balance rising, climax, and conclusion.
Learn to feel and express energy levels across musical form in singing exercises, mapping introduction, development, intensification, rising, climax, and conclusion for advanced piano technique.
Develop control of musical image, form, speech, and phrasing while shaping sound imagination across dynamics and tempo. Practice slow, phrasing (H.M.S. phrase) and crescendos to reveal character and energy.
Master energy-driven piano technique by shaping form with still energy, movement, and climax; practice musical image and phrasing to express energy between notes and mood changes.
Adopt a learning system that finishes a piece in 8 hours, reduces frustration, and prioritizes authentic, self-driven musical expression over perfection and external approval.
Timing organizes imagined sounds and intervals to shape tempo, reflect character, and master rubato, then return to the inner pulse using a metronome to realign tempo.
mastering timing connects musical image to the pulse, making tempo reflect the piece's character. practice covers five variants and three-element exercises linking image, form, and timing.
Develop an inner pulse to organize intonation and musical movement in time, using a structured approach: choose a pulse unit, align tempo, and integrate image, form, and timing.
Lesson 6 analyzes the student's result within the mastery of piano technique for advanced pianists vol iii, highlighting progress in piano technique.
Develop self-confidence to overcome stage fright, projecting fiery, outgoing energy through intonation, musical image, form, and phrasing, while aligning posture with performance to engage and inspire the audience.
Develop fiery, outgoing self-confidence to fuel fast, outward energy on stage, and integrate posture and true voice with musical image, form, and timing for expressive piano playing.
Boost self-confidence through targeted piano technique practice, mastering expressive touch, precision, and consistent progress for advanced pianists.
Evaluate a student's result to demonstrate progress in advanced piano technique, highlighting performance accuracy, expressive control, and refined touch.
Learn to perform with artistry by anchoring visuals, inner pulse, and posture on stage, using guided mental practice to fuse imagery with heartbeat and timing.
This course was originally published in 2021 as Mastery of Piano Technique. Since then, the research has continued to evolve into the PianoWell System—a more comprehensive framework presented through illustrated books, guided videos, and additional learning resources.
The latest edition is available at:
pianowell-system website
This 2021 edition comprises four illustrated volumes, more than 18 hours of guided videos, and over 35 hours of recorded open lessons. It introduces the core principles that later developed into the PianoWell System.
This program is designed for advanced pianists, piano teachers, and university-level students seeking a deeper understanding of technique, sound production, movement, memorization, and artistic performance.
Authored by Emma Leiuman, concert pianist and creator of the PianoWell System, this course presents an integrated approach to piano playing based on more than three decades of research and practical experience.
VOL III
Volume III explores the artistic aspects of piano performance, expanding the principles of mental practice into musical phrasing, expression, interpretation, memorization, and performance preparation.
It examines how inner hearing, movement, and musical intention come together in performance, while also addressing stage fright, confidence, and the psychological aspects of public playing.
It is recommended to complete Volumes I and II before beginning this volume.
The PDF includes links to the accompanying videos and supporting learning materials.
For the best results, I recommend setting aside previously learned repertoire while working through the program. This helps avoid interference during the retraining process. Ideally, the program is undertaken during a period when several hours of focused daily practice are possible.
Each topic is designed to be studied in three stages:
Study the chapter and watch the corresponding video.
Observe the practical application in an open lesson.
Practise the material using the guided exercises.
Most dedicated pianists complete the complete four-volume program in approximately six to nine months, depending on their pace of study and available practice time.