Intermediate course with Melanie Spanswick – Few places remaining
This course is designed for people who are between grade 4 and grade 7 in standard. We're very lucky to have Melanie Spanswick as our Course Director for this weekend. Melanie...
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Upper intermediate weekend
Upper Intermediate with Graham Fitch – Sold out
UPPER INTERMEDIATE COURSE WITH GRAHAM FITCH The focus for Graham's course is on developing performance skills, including memorisation, practising towards a performance, aspects of style (Baroque and Classical styles especially),...
Upper intermediate course with Graham Fitch – one place left
Finchcocks Finchcocks, Goudhurst, Kent, United KingdomUPPER INTERMEDIATE COURSE WITH GRAHAM FITCH The focus for Graham's course is on developing performance skills, including memorisation, practising towards a performance, aspects of style (Baroque and Classical styles especially),...
Music and mindfulness: Piano and yoga with Tom Poster and Elena Urioste – long weekend – intermediate to advanced – three places left
Finchcocks Finchcocks, Goudhurst, Kent, United Kingdom17627|https://finchcocksstg.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/2019-04-07-Finchcocks-Piano-schoolEd-Ovenden-268-1024x683.jpg|large Join pianist Tom Poster and violinist Elena Urioste for a three day weekend of mindful practising, empowering movement, breathing, and exploring the spirit of camaraderie within music-making. Tom and...
Upper intermediate course with Graham Fitch – sold out
UPPER INTERMEDIATE COURSE WITH GRAHAM FITCH The focus for Graham's course is on developing performance skills, including memorisation, practising towards a performance, aspects of style (of any repertoire you choose...
Chopin weekend with Warren Mailley Smith – one place left
Finchcocks Finchcocks, Goudhurst, Kent, United KingdomChopin's lyrical and elegant Nocturnes and Preludes are firm favourites with our intermediate and advanced players, and so we're very excited to announce the return of our very popular first...
Applied theory weekend with Dave Hall – just released
This course is designed for people who would like to brush up on their music theory. It will aim to cover the major topics found in the ABRSM grade 5...
Piano retreat weekend – private practice, delicious food and individual tuition – three places left
This course is designed for anyone who just wants a weekend away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It would suit anyone who wants a bit of time...
Rachmaninoff weekend with Warren Mailley Smith – two places left
Finchcocks Finchcocks, Goudhurst, Kent, United KingdomRachmaninoff's fearsome reputation as a composer, has sometimes put his repertoire out of reach of the amateur pianist, but his lyrical late romantic style and mastery of counterpoint make him...
Intermediate Weekend with Dave Hall – two places left
Finchcocks Finchcocks, Goudhurst, Kent, United Kingdom17573|https://finchcocksstg.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/2019-04-07-Finchcocks-Piano-schoolEd-Ovenden-167-Copy-1024x683.jpg|large This course is designed for people who have are between grade 4 and grade 6 in standard. It would also suit players who reached a reasonably high standard but...
Spring retreat weekend with Warren Mailley-Smith – sold out
Finchcocks Finchcocks, Goudhurst, Kent, United Kingdom17356|https://finchcocksstg.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Spring-at-Finchcocks-1024x768.jpg|large This spring retreat is designed for anyone who just wants a UK-based weekend away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, emails and the boredom of 2020s lockdowns....
Exploring the Impressionists with Warren Mailley-Smith – sold out
Finchcocks Finchcocks, Goudhurst, Kent, United KingdomThe piano music of the French impressionists has a special place in the development of any pianist’s repertoire. The music of Debussy, Satie and Ravel in particular calls for very...
Beethoven weekend with Graham Fitch – sold out
Finchcocks Finchcocks, Goudhurst, Kent, United KingdomFinchcocks is keen to join in the global celebrations of the 250th anniversary of Beethoven's birth. In this course dedicated to the music of Beethoven, Graham Fitch will guide you...
Baroque and Bach with Graham Fitch – sold out
Finchcocks Finchcocks, Goudhurst, Kent, United KingdomHaving Graham Fitch on our staff, it seemed too good an opportunity to miss scheduling a weekend of Baroque and Bach! Graham studied harpsichord as a second instrument with Ruth...
Jazz for Classical Pianists weekend with David Hall – sold out
Finchcocks Finchcocks, Goudhurst, Kent, United KingdomThis course is designed for classically trained pianists (intermediate - advanced) who would love to delve into or brush up on their jazz skills! David Hall (FRCO, MA Cantab) will...
Applied Theory weekend with David Hall
Finchcocks Finchcocks, Goudhurst, Kent, United KingdomThis course is designed for people who would like to brush up on their music theory. It will aim to cover the major topics found in the ABRSM grade 5...
Chopin weekend with Warren Mailley-Smith – sold out
Finchcocks Finchcocks, Goudhurst, Kent, United KingdomChopin's lyrical and elegant Nocturnes and Preludes are firm favourites with our intermediate and advanced players, and so we're very excited to announce the return of our very popular first...
Intermediate weekend with David Hall – sold out
Finchcocks Finchcocks, Goudhurst, Kent, United KingdomThis course is designed for people who are now confident in the basics of the piano, want to deepen learning before trying an Upper Intermediate course or grade, and who...
Piano retreat – mixed ability – sold out
Finchcocks Finchcocks, Goudhurst, Kent, United KingdomFancy a UK based, luxury weekend away in a grade 1 listed country manor, surrounded by 9 grand pianos? Our piano retreat is designed for anyone who just wants a...
Improvisation and harmony weekend with David Hall – mixed ability
Finchcocks Finchcocks, Goudhurst, Kent, United KingdomThis course, run by Finchcocks Musical Director David Hall, is ideal for anybody who wants to develop their keyboard skills of harmonisation, composition and improvisation in a classical style It...
Upper Intermediate – Advanced weekend with Florian Mitrea – sold out
Finchcocks Finchcocks, Goudhurst, Kent, United KingdomOur Upper Intermediate - Advanced weekend course is designed for pianists grades 6-8+. Whether you're a grade 8 player in need of a confidence boost, a former advanced player who...
Beethoven weekend with Graham Fitch – intermediate to advanced – sold out
Finchcocks Finchcocks, Goudhurst, Kent, United KingdomBeethoven's 250th birthday celebrations last year were a bit of a washout, so we're keeping the party going! In this course dedicated to the music of Beethoven, Graham Fitch will guide you in exploring the physical, emotional and intellectual challenges of the music, paying particular attention to the interpretation of the numerous markings for dynamics...
Upper intermediate – Advanced weekend with William Westney – sold out
Finchcocks Finchcocks, Goudhurst, Kent, United KingdomWe are thrilled to be hosting concert pianist and keynote speaker Professor William Westney, as part of his visit to the UK, in this year's programme. This weekend course, for upper intermediate to advanced level pianists, focuses on musical communication, physical enjoyment, and addressing technical challenges in a healthy way. Principles from Dr. Westney’s best-selling...
Keyboard Music from the Baroque with Steven Devine – mixed ability – sold out
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 weekend course Keyboard Music from the Baroque, Steven Devine will explore this incredibly fertile period of keyboard music, looking at style, technique, repertoire and instruments. Although...
Understanding your playing: Applied theory with David Hall – intermediate – sold out
Finchcocks Finchcocks, Goudhurst, Kent, United KingdomThis course, run by Finchcocks Musical Director David Hall, is ideal for anybody who wants to develop their keyboard skills of improvisation, harmonisation and transposition. It is aimed at all...
Chopin weekend with Warren Mailley-Smith – sold out
Finchcocks Finchcocks, Goudhurst, Kent, United KingdomBack by very popular demand, this will be our fourth Chopin weekend here at Finchcocks with Warren Mailley-Smith. 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 the return of our very popular first composer-specific weekend. We're incredibly lucky to have...
3-day Exploring the Impressionists with Warren Mailley-Smith – intermediate – advanced – sold out
Finchcocks Finchcocks, Goudhurst, Kent, United Kingdom23070|https://finchcocksstg.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Nemiah-2-1024x768.jpg|large The piano music of the French impressionists has a special place in the development of any pianist’s repertoire. The music of Debussy, Satie and Ravel in particular calls for very special control of tone, texture, colour and use of pedal. The amazing scope of musical pictures painted by these composers calls for a course...
Beyond Stage Fright – Tackling performance nerves – Upper Intermediate – Advanced – sold out
Finchcocks Finchcocks, Goudhurst, Kent, United KingdomBeyond Stage Fright – Tackling performance nerves is designed for upper intermediate to advanced players, those working towards grade 8 standard or a performance diploma. It is also suitable for piano teachers. Running the weekend is the incredibly knowledgeable, encouraging and warm Charlotte Tomlinson. A specialist, international speaker on the topic, and a pianist herself,...
Jazz for classical pianists with David Hall – mixed ability – sold out
Finchcocks Finchcocks, Goudhurst, Kent, United KingdomThis course is designed for classically trained pianists (intermediate - advanced) who would love to delve into or brush up on their jazz skills! David Hall (FRCO, MA Cantab) will help you combine solid piano technique, aural skills and jazz music theory to help you explore a sound world perhaps different to the one you...
Piano retreat – mixed ability – waiting list
Finchcocks Finchcocks, Goudhurst, Kent, United KingdomFancy a UK based, luxury weekend away in a grade 1 listed country manor, surrounded by 9 grand pianos? Our piano retreat is designed for anyone who just wants a...
Upper Intermediate weekend with Graham Fitch – sold out
Finchcocks Finchcocks, Goudhurst, Kent, United KingdomOur Upper Intermediate weekend course is designed for pianists grades 5-8. Whether you're a confident grade 5 level player, or a grade 8 player in need of a confidence boost...
American Civil Rights & Black Renaissance Music with Beatrice Nicholas – mixed ability
We are very excited to welcome British classical concert pianist and composer Beatrice Nicholas for a weekend of musical exploration, inspiration and discussion on the theme of Black Renaissance Music for piano. Beatrice enjoys an international career as a solo concert pianist, performing works by Bach through to the present day, with notable performances at...
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 weekend course Keyboard Music from the Baroque, Steven Devine will explore this incredibly fertile period of keyboard music, looking at style, technique, repertoire and instruments. Although...
Retreat weekend with Beatrice Nicholas – mixed ability – WAITING LIST
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...
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...