For generations, pianists have been taught to "tuck the thumb under" as the key to playing scales and arpeggios well - yet this technique often breeds tension, mechanical sound and unevenness.
Join Fred Karpoff’s workshop on Sat 15th November @ 14:30 GMT to discover a more organic approach to scales and arpeggios that replaces rigidity with ease, freedom and musical continuity. Fred will show you how to:
Identify common technical limitations
Avoid the three most common causes of injury
Break free of thumb-under habits
Restore natural motion and sound with three dimensional shaping
Make your scales flow with continuous alignment
Liberate your arpeggios with "the throw"
…and transform scales and arpeggios from technical hurdles into vehicles of musical expression!
Ticket price
Tickets cost only £20 (£12 for Online Academy subscribers) and also include access to the workshop recording and resources afterwards.
Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock the secrets behind sparkling scales and arpeggios that feel as good to play as they sound!
About your presenter
Fred Karpoff is an award-winning pianist and educator with decades of experience performing, teaching, and mentoring pianists around the world. His approach emerged through both artistry and adversity—recovering from injury, reimagining technique, and committing to a whole-body philosophy of movement and sound.
Fred’s signature three-dimensional technique integrates body, mind, and music to foster expressive mastery. As the creator of Entrada Piano and winner of the Frances Clark Keyboard Pedagogy Award, he has helped thousands of pianists transform their playing by uniting technical freedom with musical intention.
What people say about Fred’s work:
“I’m so appreciative of the insights I’ve gained through Fred’s approach—both as a player and a teacher. My technique has improved and refined, and I now have tools that serve me and my students alike. This work provides a unique and valuable service to the piano community.” — Veda Journagan
“I could never adequately express what a positive difference Fred's training has made in my teaching. I use it with both beginning and advanced students—it even helps train the beginning piano hand and makes difficult passages more approachable. I only wish I had been exposed to this much earlier in my teaching career.” — Lynette Cook
“My teacher introduced me to Fred’s work. As I gained understanding on achieving proper technique, my playing immediately improved—and, more importantly, I started having fun again. I continue to use these concepts to supplement my lessons, and my teacher values them as a shared framework to explore new challenges.” — John Griffin
“Fred’s demonstrations are both empowering and deeply supportive. His approach offers a technical system that allows my musical instincts to be expressed with ease. I love hearing and seeing what it does for my students.” — Heather Waldrop
“Before I discovered Fred’s approach, I was playing through serious pain and making no progress. His clear, thorough explanations and demonstrations completely transformed my playing. I heartily recommend his work to everyone!” — Paavo Jumppanen