International Piano Summer School, 3 - 8 August 2025
Description:
The Piano Summer School offers a comprehensive and broad-ranging programme designed for talented pianists aged 13 to 17 who wish to expand their musical abilities.
Up to 100% funding is available towards fees and travel expenses with all applications for financial assistance being warmly welcomed. Please contact the School Bursar for more information: bursar@smms.uk
This intensive course includes expert tuition, individual coaching, solo performance opportunities, and collaboration with a chamber music coach.
Participants also benefit from workshops in mindfulness, and yoga, providing a holistic introduction to the musical, mental, and physical skills necessary to grow as a pianist. The programme is ideal for those aspiring to study at conservatoire or university, as well as those looking to hone their skills in a supportive and encouraging atmosphere.
One-to-one piano lessons
One-to-one chamber music sessions
Collaborative sessions, including Chamber Music coaching
Introduction to Improvisation
Daily workshops covering Alexander Technique, sight-reading, mindful practicing, and memorisation
Daily yoga sessions
Performance classes
Final concert at St Mary’s Cathedral, part of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Informal concerts by staff and participants
The course is led by acclaimed pianist, Helena Buckmayer.
Up to 100% funding is available towards fees and travel expenses with all applications for financial assistance being warmly welcomed. Please contact the School Bursar for more information: bursar@smms.uk
This intensive course includes expert tuition, individual coaching, solo performance opportunities, and collaboration with a chamber music coach.
Participants also benefit from workshops in mindfulness, and yoga, providing a holistic introduction to the musical, mental, and physical skills necessary to grow as a pianist. The programme is ideal for those aspiring to study at conservatoire or university, as well as those looking to hone their skills in a supportive and encouraging atmosphere.
One-to-one piano lessons
One-to-one chamber music sessions
Collaborative sessions, including Chamber Music coaching
Introduction to Improvisation
Daily workshops covering Alexander Technique, sight-reading, mindful practicing, and memorisation
Daily yoga sessions
Performance classes
Final concert at St Mary’s Cathedral, part of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Informal concerts by staff and participants
The course is led by acclaimed pianist, Helena Buckmayer.
| Telephone: | 01315387766 |
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| Email: | Send email |
| Website: | www.stmarysmusicschool.co.uk |
| Organisation: | St Marys Music School |
| Ages: | Teenagers (13-17) |
| Location: | Midlothian, Scotland (Map) |
| Accommodation: | yes and/or non-residential |
| Categories: | Music Music > Instrumental Music > Keyboard Music > Instrumental Music > Keyboard > Piano |
| Keywords: | keyboard piano scotland summer school edinburgh |
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