Piano
Find your artistic identity, develop your technique and become a well-rounded 21st-century musician.
The Academy’s Piano Department is led by the internationally renowned concert pianist and curator Joanna MacGregor.
We’re a very international department, with around 80 young solo pianists coming from over 30 countries. We focus on developing artistic and professional potential through four years of undergraduate study, Master’s programmes, Professional and Advanced Diplomas, all the way to doctoral programmes.
You will benefit from a piano training programme which will develop the skills necessary for a contemporary career. You will:
- develop your performance skills as a soloist and chamber musician
- nurture your ability to curate festivals and concert series
- create recording opportunities
- build your confidence to compose, improvise and conduct
- explore early keyboards and work with living composers
- determine your artistic personality by developing your digital profile and collaborating with artists of all kinds
- enjoy a wealth of opportunities to hone creativity through our annual Piano Festival, public masterclasses and the Academy Wigmore Hall Piano Series.
There’s individuality and excitement involved in being a pianist here at the Academy.
My aim is to encourage young pianists to think imaginatively, be daring, and create opportunities for themselves.
Introduction to the Piano Department with Joanna MacGregor
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