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

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Let's get Classical with Julian Jacobson

April 12, 2024 6:30 pm

Preparing for your Diploma / Grade 8 Exam with Stephen Savage

May 24, 2024 6:30 pm

The Complete Pianist with Margaret Fingerhut

May 31, 2024 6:30 pm

The Embodied Pianist with Elena Riu

June 28, 2024 6:30 pm

Chamber Music Weekend

July 12, 2024 6:30 pm

Intermediate Piano Summer School with Mark Tanner

July 22, 2024 6:30 pm

Advanced Piano Summer School with Mark Tanner

July 25, 2024 6:30 pm

Foundation Stage Piano Summer School

July 29, 2024 6:30 pm

An Empowering Approach to Continuing Musicianship Growth and Performing Skills at the Piano

August 23, 2024 6:30 pm

Freedom in Piano Playing with Charlotte Tomlinson

September 20, 2024 6:30 pm

Multiple Pianists, Multiple Hands and Multiple Pianos – An Extravagant Piano Extravaganza

October 4, 2024 6:30 pm

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

October 25, 2024 6:30 pm

Piano Music from the First Viennese School with Graeme Humphrey

November 8, 2024 6:30 pm

Release the Pianist Within with Stephen Marquiss

November 22, 2024 6:30 pm

**NEW COURSE** The Romantic Piano with Nicholas Walker

December 6, 2024 6:30 pm

The Pianist's Technical Toolbox with Alisdair Hogarth

January 31, 2025 6:30 pm

**NEW COURSE** The Piano Teacher's Survival Guide with Anthony Williams

February 17, 2025 6:30 pm

French piano music: the lighter alternative with Julian Jacobson

February 21, 2025 6:30 pm

The Confident Pianist with Timothy Barratt

April 25, 2025 6:30 pm

**NEW COURSE** Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven Sonatas and Variations with Sarah Beth Briggs

May 9, 2025 6:30 pm

Preparing for your Diploma / Grade 8 Exam with Stephen Savage

May 23, 2025 6:30 pm

The Embodied Pianist with Elena Riu

June 27, 2025 6:30 pm

Chamber Music Weekend

July 11, 2025 6:30 pm

Foundation Stage Piano Summer School

July 18, 2025 6:30 pm

Intermediate Piano Summer School with Mark Tanner

July 21, 2025 6:30 pm

Advanced Piano Summer School with Mark Tanner

July 24, 2025 6:30 pm