MAY 12 PIANO PLAYTHROUGH @ THE RED HEDGEHOG

Our regular, monthly piano meetups are relaxed, regular performance practice sessions when we play in front of a small group of fellow pianists.

OUR INSTRUMENT

We perform on a beautiful BECHSTEIN B GRAND, which has a lovely tone, is well regulated and tuned and a delight to play.

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HOW LONG CAN I PLAY?

We each play a piece in turn and continue until we run out of time or run out of things to play. Usually there's time for at least two pieces each, sometimes three.

WHAT TYPE OF MUSIC CAN I PLAY?

Classical, pop, jazz, blues, improvisation, show tunes, duets with a partner, exam pieces. Anything, for your own pleasure and progress.

WHAT IS THE LEVEL OF PLAYING ABILITY IN THE GROUP?

Roughly beginners to grade 8 and sometimes beyond. (Doesn’t matter!).

I'M NERVOUS PLAYING IN FRONT OF PEOPLE - IS THIS GROUP FOR ME?

Yes. Our events are relaxed and supportive; a 'safe place' for you to gain experience playing in front of others and learn how to handle nerves.

YOU WILL ...

- gain performance experience

- reduce nerves by playing among friends in a relaxed environment

- meet other learners

- hear new pieces and be inspired to try them yourself

- gain confidence in your technique by repeating pieces either in this or subsequent meetups. You don't need to astonish us with new works each time!

WILL THERE BE ANY COACHING OR ADVICE?

No. Other than expressions of encouragement, we specifically ask everyone to keep their opinions of other's playing to themselves, since one person's 'helpful advice' is another's 'stinging criticism'.

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