If you play piano at around grade 8 standard, join one of these workshops to develop your playing by studying a wide repertoire, learning to make your own stylistic and interpretive decision under your tutor's guidance.
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.
Please note: We offer a wide variety of financial support to make courses affordable. Just visit our online Help Centre for more information on a range of topics including fees, online learning and FAQs.
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 rhythm/pulse co-ordination.
What will we cover?
The choice of repertoire will usually include two - three composers per term
Advanced technical and stylistic topics.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
Show an improved stylistic awareness
Demonstrate developed fluency of rhythm and pulse co-ordination
Demonstrate your technique further to approach more advanced repertoire
Demonstrate an improved tone quality
Display a subtle pedalling technique
Make independent decisions in regards to pedalling, ornaments and articulation
Produce layered texture of 2-3 voices.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
You will have a playing standard approaching grade 8 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.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
You may continue in Piano workshop 8 for as long as you wish. When you are ready, you may then progress to ‘Piano repertoire’ or ‘Piano: advanced workshop’. Your tutor will advise you. If you are new to City Lit piano classes, please take a moment to read our Piano Department page, which lists our full sequence of piano classes.
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.
Gisela is a multi-skilled musician: She works as a pianist, piano accompanist, classical soprano, cellist and teacher. Following undergraduate studies in Frankfurt-am-Main and a postgraduate diploma (piano) in Weimar, Gisela obtained a MMus in Accompaniment at the Guildhall School for Music and Drama. She has also studied singing privately with Jessica Cash, focussing primarily on oratorio and art songs. Gisela performs regularly in recitals as a soloist (as pianist or singer) and also sings and plays in a variety of chamber ensembles. In her freelance work she accompanies concerts, exams and recitals for professionals, students of various music colleges and Grade exam canditates. She is a consultant for Islington Sixth Form college, with her roles ranging from accompaniment and teaching to the conducting of exams and auditions. Gisela has taught at City Lit since 2001. Presently, she teaches Chamber music (Advanced and Intermediate) and Piano.
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Petros Moschos has appeared as soloist and chamber musician in Greece, Germany, Italy, Czech Republic, Ukraine, Spain, Switzerland, Israel, Ireland, Venezuela, Canada, USA and UK in various festivals and venues including St John's Smith Square and Soutbank Centre. Awards include the Lilan Davies Piano Prize (Royal Academy of Music) and the prestigious Mykoniou Prize (Athens Academy). Petros has been soloist with many international orchestras and has recorded for Greek and American TV, as well as BBC3, Czech, Israeli and Bavarian radios. His solo debut CD was released in 1999 followed by two piano-duo CDs co-produced by Bavarian Radio and Genuin Musikproduktions. Additionally, he collaborates with pianist Dimitris Karydis, and their team Duo Antithesis has been awarded top prizes in prestigious international competitions such as the Murray Dranof Competition (USA) Schubert Competition (Czech Republic), Bellini Competition (Italy), Donostia Hiria (Spain) and others. He studied in Athens and London (Royal Academy of Music and City Uiversity) where he gained qualifications up to doctoral level. He teaches piano workshops at City Lit.
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 rhythm/pulse co-ordination.<br/> </p>If you play piano at around grade 8 standard, join one of these workshops to develop your playing by studying a wide repertoire, learning to make your own stylistic and interpretive decision under your tutor's guidance.<ul><li>The choice of repertoire will usually include two - three composers per term</li><li>Advanced technical and stylistic topics.</li></ul><ul><li>Show an improved stylistic awareness</li><li>Demonstrate developed fluency of rhythm and pulse co-ordination</li><li>Demonstrate your technique further to approach more advanced repertoire</li><li>Demonstrate an improved tone quality</li><li>Display a subtle pedalling technique</li><li>Make independent decisions in regards to pedalling, ornaments and articulation</li><li>Produce layered texture of 2-3 voices.</li></ul><p>You will have a playing standard approaching grade 8 or equivalent. You need to be able to follow written and verbal instructions in English and engage in class discussions.</p><p>All courses use Google Classroom to share materials and messages, including any homework tasks.</p><ul><li>Classes are taught through tutor explanation and demonstration, and playing/listening workshop style.</li><li>Sessions may also include aural skills, musicianship and theoretical study where applicable.</li><li>A regular practice routine is essential to progress on this course.</li></ul><p>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/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> IMSLP</a>. 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=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">City lit piano repertoire books</a>.</p><p>You may continue in Piano workshop 8 for as long as you wish. When you are ready, you may then progress to ‘Piano repertoire’ or ‘Piano: advanced workshop’. Your tutor will advise you. If you are new to City Lit piano classes, please take a moment to read our <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/choosing-piano-class-city-lit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Piano Department page</a>, which lists our full sequence of piano classes.<br/><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" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Musicianship and music theory at City lit </a> which lists our full sequence of musicianship and music theory classes.</p>MusicPiano workshopsvirtual3034639Piano: workshop 8379379https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/product/p/i/piano-workshop-8-1024_49.jpgInStockEveningThuKeeley StreetAvailable courses5-10 weeksWeekday2026-09-17T00:00:00+00:00AdvancedSep 2026Performing artsME259A379379Piano: workshop 8379265379Petros Moschospiano-workshop-8/me259a-2627If you play piano at around grade 8 standard, join one of these workshops to develop your playing by studying a wide repertoire, learning to make your own stylistic and interpretive decision under your tutor's guidance.0000-Available|2026-09-17 00:00:00<p>Acquire a deeper understanding of the stylistic interpretation of a wide range of piano repertoire. 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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=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">City lit piano repertoire books</a>.</p><p>You may continue in Piano workshop 8 for as long as you wish. When you are ready, you may then progress to ‘Piano repertoire’ or ‘Piano: advanced workshop’. Your tutor will advise you. If you are new to City Lit piano classes, please take a moment to read our <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/choosing-piano-class-city-lit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Piano Department page</a>, which lists our full sequence of piano classes.<br/><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" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Musicianship and music theory at City lit </a> which lists our full sequence of musicianship and music theory classes.</p>MusicPiano workshopsvirtual3038743Piano: workshop 8379379https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/product/p/i/piano-workshop-8-1024_50.jpgInStockDaytimeTueKeeley StreetAvailable courses5-10 weeksWeekday2027-01-12T00:00:00+00:00AdvancedJan 2027Performing artsME252B379379Piano: workshop 8379265379Gisela Meyerpiano-workshop-8/me252b-2627If you play piano at around grade 8 standard, join one of these workshops to develop your playing by studying a wide repertoire, learning to make your own stylistic and interpretive decision under your tutor's guidance.0000-Available|2027-01-12 00:00:00<p>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 rhythm/pulse co-ordination.<br/> </p>If you play piano at around grade 8 standard, join one of these workshops to develop your playing by studying a wide repertoire, learning to make your own stylistic and interpretive decision under your tutor's guidance.<ul><li>The choice of repertoire will usually include two - three composers per term</li><li>Advanced technical and stylistic topics.</li></ul><ul><li>Show an improved stylistic awareness</li><li>Demonstrate developed fluency of rhythm and pulse co-ordination</li><li>Demonstrate your technique further to approach more advanced repertoire</li><li>Demonstrate an improved tone quality</li><li>Display a subtle pedalling technique</li><li>Make independent decisions in regards to pedalling, ornaments and articulation</li><li>Produce layered texture of 2-3 voices.</li></ul><p>You will have a playing standard approaching grade 8 or equivalent. You need to be able to follow written and verbal instructions in English and engage in class discussions.</p><p>All courses use Google Classroom to share materials and messages, including any homework tasks.</p><ul><li>Classes are taught through tutor explanation and demonstration, and playing/listening workshop style.</li><li>Sessions may also include aural skills, musicianship and theoretical study where applicable.</li><li>A regular practice routine is essential to progress on this course.</li></ul><p>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/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> IMSLP</a>. 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=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">City lit piano repertoire books</a>.</p><p>You may continue in Piano workshop 8 for as long as you wish. When you are ready, you may then progress to ‘Piano repertoire’ or ‘Piano: advanced workshop’. Your tutor will advise you. If you are new to City Lit piano classes, please take a moment to read our <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/choosing-piano-class-city-lit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Piano Department page</a>, which lists our full sequence of piano classes.<br/><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" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Musicianship and music theory at City lit </a> which lists our full sequence of musicianship and music theory classes.</p>MusicPiano workshopsvirtual3038746Piano: workshop 8379379https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/product/p/i/piano-workshop-8-1024_52.jpgInStockDaytimeTueKeeley StreetAvailable courses5-10 weeksWeekday2027-04-13T00:00:00+00:00AdvancedApr 2027Performing artsME252C379379Piano: workshop 8379265379Gisela Meyerpiano-workshop-8/me252c-2627If you play piano at around grade 8 standard, join one of these workshops to develop your playing by studying a wide repertoire, learning to make your own stylistic and interpretive decision under your tutor's guidance.0000-Available|2027-04-13 00:00:00<p>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 rhythm/pulse co-ordination.<br/> </p>If you play piano at around grade 8 standard, join one of these workshops to develop your playing by studying a wide repertoire, learning to make your own stylistic and interpretive decision under your tutor's guidance.<ul><li>The choice of repertoire will usually include two - three composers per term</li><li>Advanced technical and stylistic topics.</li></ul><ul><li>Show an improved stylistic awareness</li><li>Demonstrate developed fluency of rhythm and pulse co-ordination</li><li>Demonstrate your technique further to approach more advanced repertoire</li><li>Demonstrate an improved tone quality</li><li>Display a subtle pedalling technique</li><li>Make independent decisions in regards to pedalling, ornaments and articulation</li><li>Produce layered texture of 2-3 voices.</li></ul><p>You will have a playing standard approaching grade 8 or equivalent. You need to be able to follow written and verbal instructions in English and engage in class discussions.</p><p>All courses use Google Classroom to share materials and messages, including any homework tasks.</p><ul><li>Classes are taught through tutor explanation and demonstration, and playing/listening workshop style.</li><li>Sessions may also include aural skills, musicianship and theoretical study where applicable.</li><li>A regular practice routine is essential to progress on this course.</li></ul><p>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/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> IMSLP</a>. 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=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">City lit piano repertoire books</a>.</p><p>You may continue in Piano workshop 8 for as long as you wish. When you are ready, you may then progress to ‘Piano repertoire’ or ‘Piano: advanced workshop’. Your tutor will advise you. If you are new to City Lit piano classes, please take a moment to read our <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/choosing-piano-class-city-lit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Piano Department page</a>, which lists our full sequence of piano classes.<br/><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" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Musicianship and music theory at City lit </a> which lists our full sequence of musicianship and music theory classes.</p>MusicPiano workshopsvirtual3038773Piano: workshop 8379379https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/product/p/i/piano-workshop-8-1024_51.jpgInStockEveningThuKeeley StreetAvailable courses5-10 weeksWeekday2027-01-14T00:00:00+00:00AdvancedJan 2027Performing artsME259B379379Piano: workshop 8379265379Petros Moschospiano-workshop-8/me259b-2627If you play piano at around grade 8 standard, join one of these workshops to develop your playing by studying a wide repertoire, learning to make your own stylistic and interpretive decision under your tutor's guidance.0000-Available|2027-01-14 00:00:00<p>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 rhythm/pulse co-ordination.<br/> </p>If you play piano at around grade 8 standard, join one of these workshops to develop your playing by studying a wide repertoire, learning to make your own stylistic and interpretive decision under your tutor's guidance.<ul><li>The choice of repertoire will usually include two - three composers per term</li><li>Advanced technical and stylistic topics.</li></ul><ul><li>Show an improved stylistic awareness</li><li>Demonstrate developed fluency of rhythm and pulse co-ordination</li><li>Demonstrate your technique further to approach more advanced repertoire</li><li>Demonstrate an improved tone quality</li><li>Display a subtle pedalling technique</li><li>Make independent decisions in regards to pedalling, ornaments and articulation</li><li>Produce layered texture of 2-3 voices.</li></ul><p>You will have a playing standard approaching grade 8 or equivalent. You need to be able to follow written and verbal instructions in English and engage in class discussions.</p><p>All courses use Google Classroom to share materials and messages, including any homework tasks.</p><ul><li>Classes are taught through tutor explanation and demonstration, and playing/listening workshop style.</li><li>Sessions may also include aural skills, musicianship and theoretical study where applicable.</li><li>A regular practice routine is essential to progress on this course.</li></ul><p>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/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> IMSLP</a>. 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=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">City lit piano repertoire books</a>.</p><p>You may continue in Piano workshop 8 for as long as you wish. When you are ready, you may then progress to ‘Piano repertoire’ or ‘Piano: advanced workshop’. Your tutor will advise you. If you are new to City Lit piano classes, please take a moment to read our <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/choosing-piano-class-city-lit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Piano Department page</a>, which lists our full sequence of piano classes.<br/><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" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Musicianship and music theory at City lit </a> which lists our full sequence of musicianship and music theory classes.</p>MusicPiano workshopsvirtual3038776Piano: workshop 8379379https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/product/p/i/piano-workshop-8-1024_53.jpgInStockEveningThuKeeley StreetAvailable courses5-10 weeksWeekday2027-04-15T00:00:00+00:00AdvancedApr 2027Performing artsME259C379379Piano: workshop 8379265379Petros Moschospiano-workshop-8/me259c-2627If you play piano at around grade 8 standard, join one of these workshops to develop your playing by studying a wide repertoire, learning to make your own stylistic and interpretive decision under your tutor's guidance.0000-Available|2027-04-15 00:00:00<p>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 rhythm/pulse co-ordination.<br/> </p>If you play piano at around grade 8 standard, join one of these workshops to develop your playing by studying a wide repertoire, learning to make your own stylistic and interpretive decision under your tutor's guidance.<ul><li>The choice of repertoire will usually include two - three composers per term</li><li>Advanced technical and stylistic topics.</li></ul><ul><li>Show an improved stylistic awareness</li><li>Demonstrate developed fluency of rhythm and pulse co-ordination</li><li>Demonstrate your technique further to approach more advanced repertoire</li><li>Demonstrate an improved tone quality</li><li>Display a subtle pedalling technique</li><li>Make independent decisions in regards to pedalling, ornaments and articulation</li><li>Produce layered texture of 2-3 voices.</li></ul><p>You will have a playing standard approaching grade 8 or equivalent. You need to be able to follow written and verbal instructions in English and engage in class discussions.</p><p>All courses use Google Classroom to share materials and messages, including any homework tasks.</p><ul><li>Classes are taught through tutor explanation and demonstration, and playing/listening workshop style.</li><li>Sessions may also include aural skills, musicianship and theoretical study where applicable.</li><li>A regular practice routine is essential to progress on this course.</li></ul><p>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/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> IMSLP</a>. 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=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">City lit piano repertoire books</a>.</p><p>You may continue in Piano workshop 8 for as long as you wish. When you are ready, you may then progress to ‘Piano repertoire’ or ‘Piano: advanced workshop’. Your tutor will advise you. If you are new to City Lit piano classes, please take a moment to read our <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/choosing-piano-class-city-lit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Piano Department page</a>, which lists our full sequence of piano classes.<br/><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" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Musicianship and music theory at City lit </a> which lists our full sequence of musicianship and music theory classes.</p>MusicPiano workshopsvirtual379379265ME252A,ME259A,ME252B,ME252C,ME259B,ME259CNONETue,Thu15/09/26 - 24/11/2610:30 - 13:0010:3013:0010 sessions (over 11 weeks)105-10 weeksDaytime,EveningWeekdayKSKeeley StreetGisela Meyer,Petros MoschosAdvancedAvailable courses2026-09-15T00:00:00+00:00,2026-09-17T00:00:00+00:00,2027-01-12T00:00:00+00:00,2027-04-13T00:00:00+00:00,2027-01-14T00:00:00+00:00,2027-04-15T00:00:00+00:00Sep 2026,Jan 2027,Apr 2027Performing arts379379Piano: workshop 8piano-workshop-8/me252a-2627,piano-workshop-8/me259a-2627,piano-workshop-8/me252b-2627,piano-workshop-8/me252c-2627,piano-workshop-8/me259b-2627,piano-workshop-8/me259c-2627If you play piano at around grade 8 standard, join one of these workshops to develop your playing by studying a wide repertoire, learning to make your own stylistic and interpretive decision under your tutor's guidance.0000-Available|2026-09-15 00:00:00<p>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 rhythm/pulse co-ordination.<br/> </p>If you play piano at around grade 8 standard, join one of these workshops to develop your playing by studying a wide repertoire, learning to make your own stylistic and interpretive decision under your tutor's guidance.<ul><li>The choice of repertoire will usually include two - three composers per term</li><li>Advanced technical and stylistic topics.</li></ul><ul><li>Show an improved stylistic awareness</li><li>Demonstrate developed fluency of rhythm and pulse co-ordination</li><li>Demonstrate your technique further to approach more advanced repertoire</li><li>Demonstrate an improved tone quality</li><li>Display a subtle pedalling technique</li><li>Make independent decisions in regards to pedalling, ornaments and articulation</li><li>Produce layered texture of 2-3 voices.</li></ul><p>You will have a playing standard approaching grade 8 or equivalent. You need to be able to follow written and verbal instructions in English and engage in class discussions.</p><p>All courses use Google Classroom to share materials and messages, including any homework tasks.</p><ul><li>Classes are taught through tutor explanation and demonstration, and playing/listening workshop style.</li><li>Sessions may also include aural skills, musicianship and theoretical study where applicable.</li><li>A regular practice routine is essential to progress on this course.</li></ul><p>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/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> IMSLP</a>. 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=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">City lit piano repertoire books</a>.</p><p>You may continue in Piano workshop 8 for as long as you wish. When you are ready, you may then progress to ‘Piano repertoire’ or ‘Piano: advanced workshop’. Your tutor will advise you. If you are new to City Lit piano classes, please take a moment to read our <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/choosing-piano-class-city-lit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Piano Department page</a>, which lists our full sequence of piano classes.<br/><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" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Musicianship and music theory at City lit </a> which lists our full sequence of musicianship and music theory classes.</p>MusicPiano workshopsconfigurable
