Mastering Intermediate Technique is an online course designed to help pianists at an intermediate level overcome technical challenges and play with greater fluidity and ease. Through twelve detailed instalments featuring over 80 examples from the repertoire, the course teaches you how to instil a whole-body technique, enabling you to express yourself authentically and effortlessly at the piano.
Course features
Numerous high-quality videos covering everything from a refresher of basic technical foundations through to more advanced elements of playing such as cultivating singing tone, building speed, infusing your playing with vibrant rhythm and exploring the stylistic possibilities of the piano
Rich selection of musical examples from perennial favourites to hidden gems teaching technique in an engaging way through actual music rather than abstract exercises
Detailed supplementary notes, activities and exercises specifically designed to help you put concepts into practice
Opportunities to ask questions and obtain guidance from an award-winning pianist and pedagogue
What you’ll gain
Whole-Body Freedom - Move beyond tension and develop efficient, natural movement
Expressive Musicianship – Integrate technique with musical intention through a rich collection of pieces specially chosen to reinforce each concept
Actionable Insights - Learn practical strategies to overcome technical challenges with clarity and confidence
Lifelong Foundation – Discover tools and build a solid foundation for further progress to advanced levels of playing
Part 2 Contents
Unit 3 – The Three Families of Sound
Introducing three tone qualities - round, rhythmic and ringing - that form an expressive palette for bringing music to life
Learning to produce these essential sounds with ease and apply them to repertoire examples for greater nuance and creativity in your playing
Experimenting with tone layering and contrast - powerful tools for vivid musical storytelling
Unit 4 – Slurs and Expressive Motion
Unlocking freedom of movement through the deceptively simple two-note slur - the gesture that connects technique to musicality
Progressing from two-note groups into flowing sequences, refining balance and alignment while building momentum
Exploring shaping, finger substitutions, and avoiding the dreaded “second note kick” in repertoire examples by Beethoven, MacDowell, and Florence Price
Transitioning to three- and four-note slurs, discovering how wrist arcs, weight transfer, and timely release contour expressive lines in works by Mozart and Chaminade
Expanding your range of motion through “over and in” and “under and out” gestures, preparing both hands for the basic Three-Dimensional Form on five notes
Together, these ten video lessons with detailed notes and guided practice steps will enrich your sound palette and integrate expressive shaping into your technique - building a direct bridge between physical freedom and musical artistry!
Purchase options
You can sign-up for the full course and receive each instalment as soon as it's published or you can purchase instalments individually. The second instalment can be purchased here or by clicking on the button below for a once-off cost of £64.
Alternatively you can save on the individual instalment prices and purchase lifetime access to all twelve instalments here for £500.
