2024

The piano is probably the most natural and, from a physical perspective, the apparently simplest instrument to play. It is very easy to produce sound by simply striking a key. However, playing the piano is quite challenging for pianists who take it seriously and want to play increasingly larger and longer compositions.

• Is it possible to enjoy playing regardless of the level of difficulty and length?

• How is it possible to practise with endurance without becoming physically tired?

• How do you achieve a wide range of sound production?

Among other things, the lecture will shed light on how to help yourself or your pupil with the following challenges and will also provide practical examples from the piano literature:

• Overcoming technical challenges and difficulties through a musical approach and "switching on" the right movements throughout the playing apparatus;

• dealing with small hands and other "specialities".

• to develop enjoyable and beautiful playing through a better understanding of one's own body.

 The lecture lasts about two hours and allows both passive participation as a listener and active participation by asking questions.

The target group is piano teachers, as well as students and anyone who is interested in piano playing.

 Pre-registration: until 1 July at:

info@giftedinmusic.at; Subject: Lecture
(please provide the following information: First name, surname, educational institution or place of work )

Participation fee:

• Participants: inside the GIM 2024: free of charge

• Pupils and students: €12 with pre-registration, €15 on site

• Teachers: inside: 17€ with pre-registration, 20€ on site

Bank details:

• Gifted in Music Foundation

• AT94 2081 5000 4217 5596

• Payment reference: Lecture. Registration fee

You are also welcome to attend other activities on 6 July free of charge:

• 11am- Opening concert (Spiel!Raum)

• Approx. 12.30 to 14.00 - Lunch break

• 2 pm- Lecture "Piano playing - Work hard or Enjoy"

• After lunch break until approx. 19.30- Possibility to visit the lessons of our lecturers (please make an appointment)