If you play piano at around grade 7 standard, join one of these lively workshops to develop your playing by studying a wide range of piano repertoire, with a focus on technique, tone production, pedalling and performance skills.
Learning modes and locations may be different depending on the course start date. Please check the location of your chosen course and read our guide to learning modes and locations to help you choose the right course for you.
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Acquire a deeper understanding of the stylistic interpretation of a wide range of piano repertoire. Emphasis will be placed on improving technique, tone production, pedalling technique and a rhythm/pulse co-ordination. *There may be other classes at this same level taught by different tutors: please check the drop-down menu for other course dates/times **If you are unsure which course is best for you, please contact the music department (music@citylit.ac.uk) where our teachers will help you select a class at the right level.
What will we cover?
- Repertoire for this module draws on music and studies of a grade 7 standard (the tutor will specify a selection) - You may also include works of your own choice - Technical problems, style and performance skills will be discussed - Scales: all major scales from level 6 plus Gflat/Fsharp and all minor scales from level 6 plus Csharp and Gsharp (harmonic and melodic, 3 octaves, hands together). - Arpeggios in the same keys (3 octaves hands together).
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
- Produce layered texture of 2-3 voices - Demonstrate increased fluency and rhythm/pulse co-ordination - Develop your technique further to cope with more advanced repertoire - Demonstrate an improved tone quality - Display a subtle pedalling technique - Play a legato chord sequence - Analyse and define harmonic progression with use of dynamics.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
You are a playing standard approaching grade 7 or equivalent. You need to be able to follow written and verbal instructions in English and engage in class discussions.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
- All courses use Google Classroom to share materials and messages, including any homework tasks. - Classes are taught through tutor explanation and demonstration, and playing/listening workshop style. - Sessions may also include aural skills, musicianship and theoretical study where applicable. - A regular practice routine is essential to progress on this course.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Students should have access to a piano (acoustic or digital) for practice between classes and budget approximately £15 per term for scores. Music may be purchased new or second-hand. Suitable scores may also be available from IMSLP To see the repertoire and any required music books you will need to bring to this course please refer to our list as follows: City lit piano repertoire books [external website].
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
This course comprises three terms across the academic year, after which you may move on to Piano workshop 8, or you may repeat this course to gain more experience. Your tutor will advise you.
Please note: we have multiple courses at different times throughout the week. You may wish to support your learning through a focus on reading, writing and hearing music and musical patterns. For more details about musicianship and music theory please visit our blog: Musicianship and music theory at City lit which lists our full sequence of musicianship and music theory classes.
We’re sorry. We don’t have a bio ready for the tutor of this class at the moment, but we’re working on it! Watch this space.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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Emphasis will be placed on improving technique, tone production, pedalling technique and a rhythm/pulse co-ordination.<br/>*There may be other classes at this same level taught by different tutors: please check the drop-down menu for other course dates/times<br/>**If you are unsure which course is best for you, please contact the music department (music@citylit.ac.uk) where our teachers will help you select a class at the right level.If you play piano at around grade 7 standard, join one of these lively workshops to develop your playing by studying a wide range of piano repertoire, with a focus on technique, tone production, pedalling and performance skills.- Repertoire for this module draws on music and studies of a grade 7 standard (the tutor will specify a selection)<br/>- You may also include works of your own choice<br/>- Technical problems, style and performance skills will be discussed<br/>- Scales: all major scales from level 6 plus Gflat/Fsharp and all minor scales from level 6 plus Csharp and Gsharp (harmonic and melodic, 3 octaves, hands together). <br/>- Arpeggios in the same keys (3 octaves hands together).- Produce layered texture of 2-3 voices<br/>- Demonstrate increased fluency and rhythm/pulse co-ordination<br/>- Develop your technique further to cope with more advanced repertoire<br/>- Demonstrate an improved tone quality<br/>- Display a subtle pedalling technique<br/>- Play a legato chord sequence<br/>- Analyse and define harmonic progression with use of dynamics.You are a playing standard approaching grade 7 or equivalent. You need to be able to follow written and verbal instructions in English and engage in class discussions.- All courses use Google Classroom to share materials and messages, including any homework tasks.<br/>- Classes are taught through tutor explanation and demonstration, and playing/listening workshop style.<br/>- Sessions may also include aural skills, musicianship and theoretical study where applicable.<br/>- A regular practice routine is essential to progress on this course.Students should have access to a piano (acoustic or digital) for practice between classes and budget approximately £15 per term for scores. Music may be purchased new or second-hand. Suitable scores may also be available from <a href="http://imslp.org/"> IMSLP</a><br/>To see the repertoire and any required music books you will need to bring to this course please refer to our list as follows: <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a0zAXTERFh-iDm-UaX50OdGAXx3FbwyKHwx8vK2PPSg/edit?usp=sharingtarget=_blankrel=noopener">City lit piano repertoire books</a> [external website].This course comprises three terms across the academic year, after which you may move on to Piano workshop 8, or you may repeat this course to gain more experience. Your tutor will advise you. <br/><br/>Please note: we have multiple courses at different times throughout the week. <br/>You may wish to support your learning through a focus on reading, writing and hearing music and musical patterns. For more details about musicianship and music theory please visit our blog: <a href="http://www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/musicianship-music-theory-courses-city-lit"> Musicianship and music theory at City lit </a> which lists our full sequence of musicianship and music theory classes.MusicPiano workshopsvirtual2673012Piano: workshop 7299299https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/product/p/i/piano-workshop-7-1024_44.jpgInStockDaytimeThuKeeley StreetAvailable courses11 weeks or longerWeekday2026-04-23T00:00:00+00:00AdvancedApr 2026Performing artsME249C299299Piano: workshop 7239209299Phillip Lesliepiano-workshop-7/me249c-2526If you play piano at around grade 7 standard, join one of these lively workshops to develop your playing by studying a wide range of piano repertoire, with a focus on technique, tone production, pedalling and performance skills.0000-Available|2026-04-23 00:00:00Acquire a deeper understanding of the stylistic interpretation of a wide range of piano repertoire. Emphasis will be placed on improving technique, tone production, pedalling technique and a rhythm/pulse co-ordination.<br/>*There may be other classes at this same level taught by different tutors: please check the drop-down menu for other course dates/times<br/>**If you are unsure which course is best for you, please contact the music department (music@citylit.ac.uk) where our teachers will help you select a class at the right level.If you play piano at around grade 7 standard, join one of these lively workshops to develop your playing by studying a wide range of piano repertoire, with a focus on technique, tone production, pedalling and performance skills.- Repertoire for this module draws on music and studies of a grade 7 standard (the tutor will specify a selection)<br/>- You may also include works of your own choice<br/>- Technical problems, style and performance skills will be discussed<br/>- Scales: all major scales from level 6 plus Gflat/Fsharp and all minor scales from level 6 plus Csharp and Gsharp (harmonic and melodic, 3 octaves, hands together). <br/>- Arpeggios in the same keys (3 octaves hands together).- Produce layered texture of 2-3 voices<br/>- Demonstrate increased fluency and rhythm/pulse co-ordination<br/>- Develop your technique further to cope with more advanced repertoire<br/>- Demonstrate an improved tone quality<br/>- Display a subtle pedalling technique<br/>- Play a legato chord sequence<br/>- Analyse and define harmonic progression with use of dynamics.You are a playing standard approaching grade 7 or equivalent. You need to be able to follow written and verbal instructions in English and engage in class discussions.- All courses use Google Classroom to share materials and messages, including any homework tasks.<br/>- Classes are taught through tutor explanation and demonstration, and playing/listening workshop style.<br/>- Sessions may also include aural skills, musicianship and theoretical study where applicable.<br/>- A regular practice routine is essential to progress on this course.Students should have access to a piano (acoustic or digital) for practice between classes and budget approximately £15 per term for scores. Music may be purchased new or second-hand. Suitable scores may also be available from <a href="http://imslp.org/"> IMSLP</a><br/>To see the repertoire and any required music books you will need to bring to this course please refer to our list as follows: <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a0zAXTERFh-iDm-UaX50OdGAXx3FbwyKHwx8vK2PPSg/edit?usp=sharingtarget=_blankrel=noopener">City lit piano repertoire books</a> [external website].This course comprises three terms across the academic year, after which you may move on to Piano workshop 8, or you may repeat this course to gain more experience. Your tutor will advise you. <br/><br/>Please note: we have multiple courses at different times throughout the week. <br/>You may wish to support your learning through a focus on reading, writing and hearing music and musical patterns. For more details about musicianship and music theory please visit our blog: <a href="http://www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/musicianship-music-theory-courses-city-lit"> Musicianship and music theory at City lit </a> which lists our full sequence of musicianship and music theory classes.MusicPiano workshopsvirtual239299209ME249B,ME249CNONEThu15/01/26 - 26/03/2611:00 - 13:0011:0013:0011 sessions (over 11 weeks)1111 weeks or longerDaytimeWeekdayKSKeeley StreetPhillip LeslieAdvancedAvailable courses2026-01-15T00:00:00+00:00,2026-04-23T00:00:00+00:00Jan 2026,Apr 2026Performing arts299299Piano: workshop 7piano-workshop-7/me249b-2526,piano-workshop-7/me249c-2526If you play piano at around grade 7 standard, join one of these lively workshops to develop your playing by studying a wide range of piano repertoire, with a focus on technique, tone production, pedalling and performance skills.0000-Available|2026-01-15 00:00:00Acquire a deeper understanding of the stylistic interpretation of a wide range of piano repertoire. Emphasis will be placed on improving technique, tone production, pedalling technique and a rhythm/pulse co-ordination.<br/>*There may be other classes at this same level taught by different tutors: please check the drop-down menu for other course dates/times<br/>**If you are unsure which course is best for you, please contact the music department (music@citylit.ac.uk) where our teachers will help you select a class at the right level.If you play piano at around grade 7 standard, join one of these lively workshops to develop your playing by studying a wide range of piano repertoire, with a focus on technique, tone production, pedalling and performance skills.- Repertoire for this module draws on music and studies of a grade 7 standard (the tutor will specify a selection)<br/>- You may also include works of your own choice<br/>- Technical problems, style and performance skills will be discussed<br/>- Scales: all major scales from level 6 plus Gflat/Fsharp and all minor scales from level 6 plus Csharp and Gsharp (harmonic and melodic, 3 octaves, hands together). <br/>- Arpeggios in the same keys (3 octaves hands together).- Produce layered texture of 2-3 voices<br/>- Demonstrate increased fluency and rhythm/pulse co-ordination<br/>- Develop your technique further to cope with more advanced repertoire<br/>- Demonstrate an improved tone quality<br/>- Display a subtle pedalling technique<br/>- Play a legato chord sequence<br/>- Analyse and define harmonic progression with use of dynamics.You are a playing standard approaching grade 7 or equivalent. You need to be able to follow written and verbal instructions in English and engage in class discussions.- All courses use Google Classroom to share materials and messages, including any homework tasks.<br/>- Classes are taught through tutor explanation and demonstration, and playing/listening workshop style.<br/>- Sessions may also include aural skills, musicianship and theoretical study where applicable.<br/>- A regular practice routine is essential to progress on this course.Students should have access to a piano (acoustic or digital) for practice between classes and budget approximately £15 per term for scores. Music may be purchased new or second-hand. Suitable scores may also be available from <a href="http://imslp.org/"> IMSLP</a><br/>To see the repertoire and any required music books you will need to bring to this course please refer to our list as follows: <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a0zAXTERFh-iDm-UaX50OdGAXx3FbwyKHwx8vK2PPSg/edit?usp=sharingtarget=_blankrel=noopener">City lit piano repertoire books</a> [external website].This course comprises three terms across the academic year, after which you may move on to Piano workshop 8, or you may repeat this course to gain more experience. Your tutor will advise you. <br/><br/>Please note: we have multiple courses at different times throughout the week. <br/>You may wish to support your learning through a focus on reading, writing and hearing music and musical patterns. For more details about musicianship and music theory please visit our blog: <a href="http://www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/musicianship-music-theory-courses-city-lit"> Musicianship and music theory at City lit </a> which lists our full sequence of musicianship and music theory classes.MusicPiano workshopsconfigurable
