"Is it reasonable to expect the master's consummate ease at the piano when the daily routine of practice never glimpses it? One might as well expect perfection in the technique of swimming from daily golf-playing."
Abby Whiteside, The Pianist's Mechanism
Are you
- stuck in a rut in your practice?
- frustrated by a ceiling on technique?
Are you
- an Elementary-Intermediate player seeking to play fluently and expressively?
- an Intermediate-Advanced player seeking exquisite control over dynamics, rhythm, phrasing, balance, ornamentation, cantabile, chords, octaves and more?
- seeking to perform confidently, perhaps from memory?
Rethink Technique
Portals are gateways...to fluent, expressive playing without excess tension.
Received opinion would have us believe scales, arpeggios, technical exercises and studies are effective portals.
But do they invoke expressive, efficient whole-body coordination for real-life, joyful playing?
Piano Portals
- uncovers Elephants in the Practice Room that hold you back
- spotlights oft-overlooked elements of able players' techniques
- is a joyful, engaging substitute for conventional exercises
Free E-Book
We hate email pestering. We'd love you to enjoy occasional Piano Portals updates. In return, you'll receive the free e-book, Expressive Elementary Piano showcasing the 16 Supplementary Tools for fluent, expressive music-learning, even for more advanced players. The e-book accompanies the >>>Expressive Elementary YouTube Playlist<<< (click to view)
“Piano Portals has given me a new sense of connection to the music I am playing, releasing me from my head into my body, fingers and senses, so that all of my being is involved.”
Anne, Pianist
For Thoughtful Teachers
- Revitalise your own teaching or playing
- Uncover fresh, enjoyable solutions to students' difficulties
- Empower all to play, not just the Most Able
