Suitable for pianists with around two years experience, who play at Grade 2/3 (ABRSM) standard. Develop your piano technique, hands co-ordination and confidence. Taught in the digital piano classroom with one keyboard per student with some work on acoustic piano.
Courses
Piano 3B
When & Where
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5 January 2026 - 23 March 2026 ( 16.5 hours, 11 weeks )
- Afternoon, Monday
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View course timetable
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Waterloo Centre
Quick Facts
- Availability Yes
- Tutor David Frankel
- Course Code W25CCLA10B
- Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course
What you will learn
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- play with improved posture and hand position
- demonstrate good warm-up and practice techniques and habits
- play with sensitivity of touch, e.g. differentiating between legato and staccato
- demonstrate independence of your hands and fingers
- demonstrate good music reading and writing skills, including elements such as dynamics, articulation and expression markings
- Play new and familiar repertoire in a variety of styles
Cost
Full fee
£180
Concession fee
£135
Class format and activities
Listening to tutor explanation and demonstration Playing with and to others in the class Playing individually to the tutor Listening to others and group discussion Aural and theory exercises You will need to follow and contribute to discussions in English. Music Study can include the use of digital resources such as listening to recordings, watching videos online, using appropriate mobile applications and following Microsoft Teams -Morley's virtual learning environment- to enhance your learning inside and outside the classroom. Music study also offers a range of benefits including being an enjoyable way to enhance wellbeing. Music practice at Morley can also serve to enhance skills relevant for employment including developing creativity, developing high-concentration levels, building self-confidence, working to deadlines, being able to control nerves and working as part of a team.
Entry requirements
This course is for those with the equivalent of at least one year experience of playing the piano, or returning to playing after a time away from the keyboard. You will need access to a piano (acoustic or digital) outside class. You should be willing and able to do short, regular practice sessions between classes: at least 20-30 minutes, at least 4-5 times a week.
What you need to know before you enrol
You should be careful when playing the piano to maintain good posture and take regular breaks to stretch and relax, to avoid overuse injuries. Achievement on your course will be measured by whether you meet the learning outcomes above. Your progress towards achieving the learning outcomes will be reviewed throughout the course. At the start of the course you will have an opportunity to discuss these with your tutor and set your own personal targets, linked to the learning outcomes and future goals i.e.: progression to another course. Excellent attendance and punctuality is required from all students. This course requires study/completion of activities outside of class time.
What you need
Notebook, pencil and eraser, and manuscript paper for music notation. Any piano repertoire you would like to work on. Text to be advised by the tutor. Other materials will be also supplied by the tutor. The College provides headphones for all students but you are encouraged to bring your own.
What you can do next
You may take this course for as many terms as you wish but you are encouraged to join one of the main piano courses when you start feeling more confident with your playing. Morley offers piano courses up to advanced level; the tutor can refer you to the appropriate level. You may also be interested in any Music Reading, Theory & Musicianship course, such as 'ABRSM Music Theory Grade 3/4/5', 'Aural Training & Musicianship 1'.
