An acoustic piano is the classic style of piano favoured by most pianists. It is full size, has weighted keys, and is the type used for examinations. Acoustic pianos produce the best tone and sound, are beautiful pieces of furniture, and create a statement of intent for you and the learner. Eric Carmen’s stirring and souring 1975 hit ‘All By Myself’ has long been a staple of anyone wanting a good emotional outpouring.

One of the finest among the astonishing gallery of young virtuoso cellists” + a pianist who “ranks among the small handful of performers in every generation whose abilities defy the imagination” Kimbell Art Museum Renzo Piano Pavilion With losses in the family, Sergei’s maternal grandmother stepped in to help raise the children. She regularly took the budding musicians to Russian Orthodox Church services. It was here where he first encountered orthodox liturgical chants and the sound of church bells. Classical Music auditions will be split into two parts: a performance and an informal interview, both with a panel of teachers from the Junior Conservatoire.

JDP-1 Junior Digital Piano with Headphones, Matte Black Overview

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The Casio CDP-S100 Compact Digital Piano is a fantastic affordable option, with 88 weighted keys offering more ‘realistic’ playing. Accompanist: Please note that an accompanist will be provided but you may bring your own accompanist if you wish. There will be no rehearsal with the accompanist prior to the audition. Receive your own personalised timetable, allowing for individual needs across one-to-one tuition, group lessons, choir, ensemble work and performing opportunities

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competitors will each perform a recital not to exceed 30 minutes in length. The recital must include: Using tuition apps makes it easier than ever before to start playing the piano. The JDP-1's built in USB port allows children to play such fun piano games from a compatible smartphone, laptop, computer or tablet (cables - not included.) With these sorts of simple and fun games, children will be playing songs in no time. Suggested teaching apps that could be used with the JDP-1 Piano include:: We want to make the performing arts as accessible to everyone as possible. Anyone who faces financial barriers to participate in the Junior Conservatoire can apply for a bursary or scholarship. As soon as you have been made an offer, you will be sent a link to the bursary and scholarship application form. The JDP-1 also comes with a sustain pedal, making sure players can reach an intermediate level, and a headphones output so kids can practice at any time without disturbing others. There's also an auxiliary input, which lets you plug in a phone or MP3 player so you can listen to or play along with your favourite songs. The JDP-1 is finished with a smart cabinet, complete with a matching stool, meaning it'll fit nicely into any home. Specifications

Entry to the programme is by audition only, however, we don’t have a minimum grade requirement – we look for the potential and dedication in every applicant. Less-advanced/younger percussion players may offer to perform on only two of these instruments. This should be agreed with the Juniors Music office in advance of the audition. Total performance time should not exceed twelve minutes. A build-up, where in the middle of a moment, the music swells, soars, rises and builds to an excruciating level of tension – Rachmaninov could do it just as well as any dance-floor DJ working a crowd up for a drop.mySCENA is a new web platform published in English and French by LSM, a non-profit charity dedicated to the promotion of music and the arts since 1996. LSM also publishes the La Scena Musicale classical music and jazz magazine and La SCENA arts magazine.