Weekend Piano Courses

Piano courses at Jackdaws Take place in the Lehane-Wishart studio and use the Steinway B piano. Weekends for pianists at Jackdaws offer a wide variety of options with an inspirational selection of Course Leaders, each an expert in their chosen specialism. Most will follow masterclass format, where each pianist works on their chosen repertoire in turn, observed by the group. There may also be an opportunity to work on duets and accompanying, depending on the course. During the breaks in teaching, you can use one of our practice rooms to apply what you have learnt, or reflect on the session as you enjoy the surroundings in the garden.

A standard weekend course runs from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon, with lunch and dinners included, along with refreshments to keep you topped up, all provided on site at Jackdaws. Bed and Breakfast can be arranged for those of you travelling from further afield.

Jackdaws Studio in Great Elm

The Confident Pianist with Timothy Barratt

April 24, 2026 6:30 pm –

April 26, 2026 4:00 pm

The Austrian Connection: Haydn, Mozart, Schubert and Brahms with Sarah Beth Briggs

May 8, 2026 6:30 pm –

May 10, 2026 4:00 pm

French piano music: the lighter alternative with Julian Jacobson

May 22, 2026 6:30 pm –

May 24, 2026 4:00 pm

The Piano Teacher's Survival Guide with Anthony Williams

June 26, 2026 6:30 pm –

June 28, 2026 4:00 pm

Chamber Music Weekend

July 10, 2026 6:30 pm –

July 12, 2026 4:00 pm

Weekend Intermediate Piano Summer School with Mark Tanner

July 17, 2026 6:30 pm –

July 19, 2026 4:00 pm

Longer Intermediate Piano Summer School with Mark Tanner

July 20, 2026 6:30 pm –

July 23, 2026 4:00 pm

Advanced Piano Summer School with Mark Tanner

July 23, 2026 6:30 pm –

July 26, 2026 4:00 pm

The Embodied Pianist with Elena Riu

September 4, 2026 6:30 pm –

September 6, 2026 4:00 pm

Reimagine Your Playing: Release the Music with Stephen Marquiss

September 18, 2026 6:30 pm –

September 20, 2026 4:00 pm

The Art of Practice and Performance with Phillip Leslie

October 2, 2026 6:30 pm –

October 4, 2026 4:00 pm

**NEW COURSE** The Romantic Pianist with Karl Lutchmayer

October 16, 2026 6:30 pm –

October 18, 2026 4:00 pm

**NEW COURSE** Making it Simple for Pianists with Nicholas Walker

October 30, 2026 6:30 pm –

November 1, 2026 5:00 pm

Multiple Pianists, Multiple Hands and Multiple Pianos – An Extravagant Piano Extravaganza with Anthony Williams

November 13, 2026 6:30 pm –

November 15, 2026 4:00 pm

Creative Practising – How to Keep Your Piano Practice Fresh with William Howard

March 5, 2027 6:30 pm –

March 7, 2027 4:00 pm

Piano Pathways: A Weekend for Every Player with Philip Fowke

April 2, 2027 6:30 pm –

April 4, 2027 4:00 pm

The Confident Pianist with Timothy Barratt

April 23, 2027 6:30 pm –

April 25, 2027 4:00 pm

**NEW COURSE** Beethoven 2027 with Sarah Beth Briggs

May 7, 2027 6:30 pm –

May 9, 2027 4:00 pm

**NEW COURSE** The Classy Classics for piano with Julian Jacobson

May 21, 2027 6:30 pm –

May 23, 2027 4:00 pm

**NEW COURSE** The Persuasive Pianist - A World of Pure Imagination with Anthony Williams

June 25, 2027 6:30 pm –

June 27, 2027 4:00 pm

Chamber Music Weekend

July 9, 2027 6:30 pm –

July 11, 2027 4:00 pm

Weekend Intermediate Piano Summer School with Mark Tanner

July 16, 2027 6:30 pm –

July 18, 2027 4:00 pm

Longer Intermediate Piano Summer School with Mark Tanner

July 19, 2027 6:30 pm –

July 22, 2027 4:00 pm

Advanced Piano Summer School with Mark Tanner

July 22, 2027 6:30 pm –

July 25, 2027 4:00 pm

The Embodied Pianist with Elena Riu

September 3, 2027 6:30 pm –

September 5, 2027 4:00 pm