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For the Love of Music (part 2)
Painting with Sound For an instrument that appears so black and white, this could not be further from the truth. As soon as you begin to explore playing the piano, it quickly becomes evident that within its monochrome form exists a world of colour. This simple ladder of keys unlocks a stratosphere of musical hues…
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For The Love of Music (part 1)
As a musician, songwriter and artist I am ever propelled by the creative force, and therefore eternally destined to seek and serve this Master. A Master that has commandeered my senses countless times, continually capturing my imagination, commanding my emotions, and compelling me to create. I am well aware that I am not alone in…
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CAIT’S PIANO SURVIVAL KIT – Part 2
My piano survival kit consists of materials that I refer to if I feel a bit lost or I don't know what to practice. Keep it close and use it any time – there is absolutely no need to feel stuck, ever again!
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CAIT’S PIANO SURVIVAL KIT – Part 1
My piano survival kit consists of materials that I refer to if I feel a bit lost or I don't know what to practice. This can be kept and used at any time – there is absolutely no need to feel stuck, ever again!
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AN EXTENDED MUSICAL ADVENTURE, ANYONE?
Last year, I had some stunning musical adventures: For instance, I worked with General Major Andy Salmon as part of his personal journey to healing, following the difficult battles and campaigns of his career. The album we released, Journey through Conflict: Iraq, included him singing for the first time ever and also featured and Iraqi…
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HOW TO PRACTICE PIANO WITHOUT PRACTICING
We've all experienced the grind of the daily commute, often time spent curled and tensed up, gripping phones, waiting for claustrophobic journeys to end.
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PRACTISING PIANO: FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Why practising is at once difficult and meaningful Technique, style, coordination, sight-reading, fluency, harmony, rhythm, articulation… These are the most common challenges a pianist faces while practicing. Ultimately, this is the set of tools that a good musician needs to develop. Any motivated individual on the path to achieve proficiency and expressivity with their instrument…
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Kontakte by Stockhausen
Interview with Siwan Rhys and George Barton: Kontakte by Karlheinz Stockhausen Introduction LCSP Coach Siwan Rhys and George Barton form the percussion and piano duo GBSR. They recently discussed their recording of KONTAKTE by Karlheinz Stockhausen with Tom Donald. This was the first piece the duo performed together back in 2013. The album is set…
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Open Piano Evening 2.0
Open Piano Evening 2.0 The London Contemporary School of Piano's Open Mic Piano Evening has become a huge success with our students and like-minded people. These are people who are looking for a supportive space to perform, attempt new musical challenges and meet others who are going through the same process. The evenings are attended…
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PLAYING MUSIC YOU LOVE – Part 5
A question out of the blue: what is the goal of reading a book, if not accessing and enjoying the meanings conveyed by it? I choose a book to read because I think that specific book has some interest. By the same logic, you should dream of playing music you love not of learning…
