Category Archives: Early Music

Playing the harpsichord – the perfect antidote to piano exams!

If you’re feeling a bit frazzled by all the intense preparation to get ready for your upcoming exam or recital performance, then take some time out to play some of your pieces on the harpsichord. Not only will it give … Continue reading

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SE22 Piano School October 2012 Newsletter

There’s never a quiet term for us and the Autumn term is no exception! We have four young pianists sitting their first ABRSM examinations; a syllabus about to be published for the Dulwich Piano Festival; a school trip during the … Continue reading

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Harpsichord Exam Results

Congratulations to our Junior Harpsichordists Merlin and Alice on achieving Merits at their Grade 2 exams. Well done to both! Thank you to Victoria College of Music for making our first Special Visit exam session an absolute breeze and sending … Continue reading

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2012 Events at The SE22 Piano School

After the Easter break, we will be heading into the last term of the Academic Year. The Summer term looks to be one of the biggest in terms of exam entries and also festivals. The Dulwich Piano Festival, June 24th … Continue reading

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The Spinet on a Winter’s Afternoon in East Dulwich

I met up with my fellow teacher and companion in piano adventures, Frances Wilson from Cross Eye Pianist. Frances had just been to the Dulwich Picture Gallery to review the latest exhibit for OneStopArts. She came over to try the … Continue reading

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