Previous events
Here are a few words about the guest speakers at our previous events. Don’t forget you can come and see for yourself and register for our next event below.
Main Speakers
Dr Kris Worsley
February 2026 A journey through Beethoven
“Really interesting having in depth information about Beethoven and in particular understanding the structure of Pathétique sonata. Great practical analysis that I can use directly in lessons.”
Jeni Warder
October 2025 Making Composing Possible
“Jeni was brilliant: such good resources, such good delivery and just so comfortable with what she does. Really inspiring presentation and a great Q&A after.”
Karen Marshall
February 2025 A neurodiversity piano teaching toolkit
“I love the way Karen presents, and she’s always ahead of the curve when it comes to relevant topics. I liked the fact she talks about personal experiences.”
Joanna Garcia
June 2024 Creative teaching approaches for elementary level pieces
June 2025 Creative teaching approaches for intermediate level pieces
“Brilliant session – Joanna gave so many creative ideas that I will definitely be using, especially more wider listening and composition”
Dr Sally Cathcart
October 2024 Fun Festive Projects
“My take aways from Sally included the joy of being creative with students and taking inspiration from a score to start to create our own music. She reinforced for me that my use of creativity away from the piano is a valuable approach when teaching.”
Morning Speakers
Kris Worsley
February 2026 Kodaly Teaching Methods
“I was struck again by the importance of making time for and prioritising wider musicianship skills, rather than being slaves to a method book and note reading.”
Elza Lusher
February 2026 Dogs and Birds: Piano for Children Aged 3-7 Using Kodaly Principles
“It was great to see her passion and the importance of training the whole musician and teaching wider skills, not just note reading, even when teaching very young students.”
Sarah Wills
October 2025 Playing together: duets, trios and more!
“Sarah was brilliant. She shared numerous ideas that I’ll certainly be following up in my teaching this term.”
Trish Cummings
October 2025 Improvising on your feet! Developing a listening ear, singing voice and greater musicianship
“Trish was full of passion for the subject and I came away eager to learn more.”
Iain Cunningham
June 2025 Guiding students to choose the right piano
“So interesting – I felt we could have gone on asking questions about this all day.”
Simon Ravens
June 2025 Examining the examiner
“Simon’s video was really interesting to watch beforehand, and then he led an excellent discussion about the topics raised. Very thought provoking.”
Ruth Alberici
February 2025 Producing your own resources for piano teaching
“Such a helpful presentation.”
Maggie Sharman
February 2025 Strategies for teaching sight reading
“I really appreciated the idea of thinking about the big picture. And I liked the break out groups to put some ideas into practice.”
