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Pianist Magazine @pianistmagazine.bsky.social · 14h

New Podcast Episode!

Pianist editor, Erica, chats with Ivana Gavrić about her upcoming release Throwback to Dance, solo works from Grieg to Cheryl Frances-Hoad, and her top playing tip: remember to breathe.

https://pianistpiano.com/Ivana

Pianist Magazine @pianistmagazine.bsky.social · 1d

In this inspiring clip, Clare Hammond shares how her passion for contemporary music and underrepresented composers - especially women and composers of colour - has shaped her career. ✨

Listen to the full episode now. https://pianistpiano.com/ClareHammond

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Pianist Magazine @pianistmagazine.bsky.social · 2d

Get 35% off your annual Pianist subscription! 🎶

Bring sheet music to life with tap-to-play audio, follow step-by-step tutorials, and enjoy expert tips in every issue. Play, listen, and learn like never before!

35% off for a limited time only – subscribe now. https://pianistpiano.com/35off

Pianist Magazine @pianistmagazine.bsky.social · 3d

Huge congratulations to Canadian pianist Élisabeth Pion, winner of the 2025 Honens International Piano Competition! 🇨🇦👏

Her performance of Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3 with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra wowed both the audience and judges. 🥇🎹

Find out more. https://pianistpiano.com/Honens

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Pianist Magazine @pianistmagazine.bsky.social · 4d

In this moment from our conversation with pianist Clare Hammond, she reflects on how deeply music can communicate - even to those who’ve never heard classical music live before. 🎶

Listen to the full episode now on The Pianist Podcast. https://pianistpiano.com/ClareHammond

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Pianist Magazine @pianistmagazine.bsky.social · 5d

Where are you on your piano journey? Beginner, returning after a break, or mastering advanced repertoire?

Tell us in the comments! 👇✨

#PianoCommunity #LearnPiano #PianistLife

Pianist Magazine @pianistmagazine.bsky.social · 7d

TONIGHT! Don’t miss the Finals of the 2025 Honens International Piano Competition - where the world’s top young pianists compete for one of classical music’s most prestigious prizes. 🎶

Watch live or on demand - the music, the passion, the drama.

Tune in here. 👉 https://pianistpiano.com/4hpPT3P

Pianist Magazine @pianistmagazine.bsky.social · 8d

In this Pianist Podcast episode, Clare Hammond talks about the desire to bring live classical music into prisons and schools – and the joy of seeing people experience the sounds of the piano for the first time. ✨

Listen to the full episode! https://pianistpiano.com/ClareHammond

Pianist Magazine @pianistmagazine.bsky.social · 9d

Break your music into small units of one bar, pause, and count before moving on - then gradually expand from one bar to two, and beyond.

Practise makes progress!

#PianistTips #MusicLearning #PianoTechnique

Pianist Magazine @pianistmagazine.bsky.social · 10d

Eric Lu (USA) wins 1st Prize at the 19th International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition!

A true celebration of extraordinary talent and the music of Chopin! 🎶

See the full list of winners here: https://pianistpiano.com/42Pc2CF

#ChopinCompetition #Piano #ClassicalMusic

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Pianist Magazine @pianistmagazine.bsky.social · 11d

Join our Pianist Webinar tonight all about Healthy Technique. Penelope Roskell will teach you how to feel at ease with the piano.

Pianist Prime & Prime Plus members get FREE access to all webinars – sign up now! https://pianistpiano.com/PenelopeWebinar

Pianist Magazine @pianistmagazine.bsky.social · 12d

Try conducting yourself to feel the flow - every slur and every phrase!

#PianoPractice #MusicalMovement #LearnPiano #BrahmsOp118 #PianoTips

Pianist Magazine @pianistmagazine.bsky.social · 14d

Join Clare Hammond as she chats with Pianist editor Erica Worth about her brand-new album of British Piano Concertos by Britten, Walton, and Tippett, released this month on the BIS label.

Listen now! https://pianistpiano.com/ClareHammond @clarehammondpiano.bsky.social

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Pianist Magazine @pianistmagazine.bsky.social · 22d

Think you’ve got what it takes to compose a stunning solo piano piece? Here’s your chance to shine – and win a Kawai ES520 white piano worth over £1700!

Enter now. https://pianistpiano.com/ComposingComp26

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Pianist Magazine @pianistmagazine.bsky.social · 15d

Our brand-new webinar series kicks off on 20th October with the incredible Penelope Roskell!

Join us for an inspiring session packed with expert advice, practical techniques, and performance insights from one of the UK’s leading piano pedagogues.

👉 https://pianistpiano.com/PenelopeWebinar

Pianist Magazine @pianistmagazine.bsky.social · 16d

Discover Donald Waxman’s Exotunes - fun, unpredictable little pieces that blend exercises with music! Not your average piano pattern 👀✨
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#PianoPractice #LearnPiano #PianistMagazine #playpiano #howtoplaythepiano

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Pianist Magazine @pianistmagazine.bsky.social · 17d

Join pianist and educator Samantha Ward tonight for her webinar on approaching scales and sight-Reading. 🎶

Learn how to make scales more musical, strengthen your technique, and transform the way you sight-read.

There’s still time to join! 👉 https://pianistpiano.com/4mR9D1s

Pianist Magazine @pianistmagazine.bsky.social · 20d

Our latest blog, The Scale of Things, breaks down everything you need to know about scales and arpeggios - what they are, why they matter, and how to master them like a pro.

Read the full guide 👉 https://pianistpiano.com/3ITfUMg

Pianist Magazine @pianistmagazine.bsky.social · 21d

In this snippet from our latest podcast, Jean-Efflam Bavouzet explores the parallels between music and architecture, and how structure shapes feeling. 🏛️✨

Listen to the full episode now. https://pianistpiano.com/4jNTybX

Pianist Magazine @pianistmagazine.bsky.social · 22d

Think you’ve got what it takes to compose a stunning solo piano piece? Here’s your chance to shine – and win a Kawai ES520 white piano worth over £1700!

Enter now. https://pianistpiano.com/ComposingComp26

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Pianist Magazine @pianistmagazine.bsky.social · 23d

Join Samantha Ward for our Pianist Webinar on 14th October. all about Approaching Scales & Sight-Reading.

Discover practical tips on how to tackle scales and sight-reading effectively in your own practice at home.

Book your spot. https://pianistpiano.com/4mR9D1s

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Pianist Magazine @pianistmagazine.bsky.social · 24d

From just £9.99/month, unlock 15 years of Pianist magazine archives, exclusive discounts, free webinars, and a vibrant community of piano enthusiasts. Want the full experience? Pianist Prime Plus brings the bi-monthly print magazine straight to your door.

https://pianistpiano.com/Prime

Pianist Magazine @pianistmagazine.bsky.social · 25d

In the latest Pianist podcast, Jean-Efflam Bavouzet shares how phrasing in classical piano – from Haydn to Schubert – is about understanding the subtle separations that make music speak. Listen to the insights he gained from his teachers.

https://pianistpiano.com/4jNTybX

Pianist Magazine @pianistmagazine.bsky.social · 28d

Our latest podcast episode is out! Pianist editor Erica Worth sits down with Jean-Efflam Bavouzet to talk Ravel, Debussy, Haydn…and model railways 🚂.

He also shares his no.1 tip for pianists: practise every day – even just 15 minutes.

Tune in now. https://pianistpiano.com/4jNTybX

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Pianist Magazine @pianistmagazine.bsky.social · 29d

Meet our new cover star: British concert pianist Clare Hammond ✨

Winner of the Royal Philharmonic Society’s Young Artist Award (2016), Clare talks to us about British concertos and her mission to bring classical music to new audiences.

Read the full feature! https://pianistpiano.com/146