3-day “Luxurious Playing” course with William Westney – upper intermediate – advanced – WAITING LIST

We are thrilled to be welcoming back concert pianist and keynote speaker Professor William Westney, as part of his visit to the UK, to 2025’s programme – this time extended to three days! His previous visits have been extremely special for all involved so we can’t wait for more.

This 3-day 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 book The Perfect Wrong Note (2003) and Eros at the Piano (2023) will naturally be incorporated into the sessions.

William Westney is internationally known as a master artist, master teacher and bestselling author. After winning the top piano prize in the Geneva International Competition, he performed as concerto soloist and recitalist throughout the US, Europe and Asia to critical acclaim. His innovative performance workshop, The Un-Master Class^®, captured the attention of the New York Times, which published a feature article on it; Westney has given the workshop hundreds of times around the world. In demand as a public speaker, he has delivered keynote addresses at pedagogy conferences in Korea, England, and throughout the US. Articles based on his interdisciplinary research about performance have appeared in such scientific journals as Brain and Cognition. Westney’s celebrated book The Perfect Wrong Note has sold over 50,000 copies worldwide and continues to be widely influential. He received the Frances Clark Keyboard Pedagogy Award from Music Teachers National Association in recognition of his unique contributions to music teaching. Dr. Westney recently retired after 42 years as Distinguished Professor and Artist-in-Residence at Texas Tech University. www.williamwestney.com

As well as a one-to-one lesson with William, tuition will include three workshops and the chance to play in and observe two performance masterclasses also. Themes to be explored are:

• A quick warm-up that can change your life
• Effortless speed through “deconstructing” the scale
• Technique Clinic: bring all your questions!

In between the workshop and performance class sessions, there will be time for private practice on one of our beautiful grand pianos including our new Steinway. During these sessions, William will drop in to each of the practice rooms to provide individual pointers and tips.

This is a fantastic opportunity to come and be inspired by a leading thinker, teacher, speaker and performer of the piano world. We can’t wait to experience his teaching in person and anticipate spaces to be snapped up very quickly. Book early to avoid disappointment!

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