Official Trailer ✅: Season 5 Episode 11 "Practising the Piano – Neuroscience, Technique, Musicality, and Performance Mastery for Pianists" feat. Graham Fitch - Pianist, Pedagogue, Writer & Broadcaster

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🎹 What does it truly mean to practice the piano with intention and mastery? 🧠🎶

Is it about repetition, discipline, or something deeper—an approach that harmonizes the mind, body, and artistry through the lens of tradition, cutting-edge neuroscience, and creative expression?

For Season 5, Episode 11 of The Piano Pod, I had the privilege of speaking with Graham Fitch —a pianist, educator, writer, broadcaster, and one of the leading figures in piano pedagogy. His extensive research spans historical traditions to groundbreaking neuroscience, reshaping how we think about piano practice, technique, and artistic interpretation.

In this episode, we explore the intersection of science, technique, and artistry, uncovering how pianists can practice more effectively, express more deeply, and perform with greater confidence.

Graham’s approach goes beyond repetition—he reveals how to practice with intelligence, purpose, and artistry, integrating technical mastery, cognitive science, and musical expression to unlock true potential at the piano.

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Episode Transcript

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The first thing that's changed, one of the things that's changed, is the student-centered

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approach to teaching. In the old days, the student was just sitting there on the piano
stool and the teacher told them what to do and there was never any real engagement with the
student and certainly very little respect for the student. I think that's the, you know, the
the student is the equal. The student should be a part of the process, the creative process.

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I think the teacher guides the student toward something that's authentic to them, that's
expressing something from within them, not pasted on, copied and pasted from a teacher.
We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming episode featuring Graham Fitch, a pianist,
educator, writer, and one of the leading figures in piano pedagogy. With his deep research into

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neuroscience and piano technique, Graham has revolutionized the way pianists practice, learn,
and perform. He shares insights into performance prep, feedback and reflection in piano training,
and the evolving role of piano pedagogy in today's world. He also offers an exclusive
glimpse into his groundbreaking online academy, Practicing the Piano, Transforming the Way Pianists

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Learn, Practice, and Refine Their Craft. I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to
piano technique. You only have to look at the great pianists who are playing to see a mastery
of the piano can come from any number of different national schools of playing. So, you know,

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tension can be physical and it manifests itself physically by tightened muscles or, you know,
locked positions kind of thing. But often it comes from the from the mind. The mind is fearful.
Whether you are a professional pianist, student, or teacher, or music lover, this episode is packed

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with practical, science-backed insights that will shape the way you think about piano learning.
So, tune in this Tuesday, February 11th at 8 p.m. Eastern Time on YouTube for this insightful
conversation. The audio will also be available on your GoToPodcast platforms. For sub-stack
subscribers, you can get exclusive early access to this episode. Don't miss this opportunity to

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learn from one of the most influential voices in piano education today. See you on Tuesday!