New! Licentiate level diploma tapas Starting on Tuesday 13th October at 10am Then 17th November 12th January 9th Feb

All sessions are 60 mins. 😍 A set of four sessions, one per month

😍 Each session will work on JUST A FEW BARS of Licentiate Diploma level repertoire

😍 Music will be provided

😍 This gives you a snapshot of the repertoire at this level without the pressure to learn all of it

😍 A maximum of FOUR pianists per group

😍 Supportive, small group sessions with lots of humour, support and sensitivity

😍 Background, analysis of repertoire, practice techniques, individual feedback

😍 You do NOT have to play in front of others, unless you choose to

😍 Deeper understanding of incredible music - and lots of musical chat with like-minded people!

😍 Links with the wider arts and literature and even LIFE as you work with Joanna

😍 Ideas on interpretation

😍 Suggested next steps.

Friday 16th October at 5pm Then: 20th November 9th Jan 12th Feb

😍 A set of four sessions, one per month

😍 Each session will work on JUST A FEW BARS of Associate Diploma level repertoire (Licentiate on request!)

😍 Music will be provided

😍 This gives you a snapshot of the repertoire at this level without the pressure to learn all of it

😍 A maximum of FOUR pianists per group

😍 Supportive, small group sessions with lots of humour, support and sensitivity

😍 Background, analysis of repertoire, practice techniques, individual feedback

😍 You do NOT have to play in front of others, unless you choose to

😍 Deeper understanding of incredible music - and lots of musical chat with like-minded people!

😍 Links with the wider arts and literature and even LIFE as you work with Joanna

😍 Ideas on interpretation

😍 Suggested next steps.

Thursday 15th October at 2pm Then: 19th November 14th January 11th February

😍 A set of four sessions, one per month

😍 Each session will work on JUST A FEW BARS of Associate Diploma level repertoire (Licentiate on request!)

😍 Music will be provided

😍 This gives you a snapshot of the repertoire at this level without the pressure to learn all of it

😍 A maximum of FOUR pianists per group

😍 Supportive, small group sessions with lots of humour, support and sensitivity

😍 Background, analysis of repertoire, practice techniques, individual feedback

😍 You do NOT have to play in front of others, unless you choose to

😍 Deeper understanding of incredible music - and lots of musical chat with like-minded people!

😍 Links with the wider arts and literature and even LIFE as you work with Joanna

😍 Ideas on interpretation

😍 Suggested next steps.

Monday 12th October at 9.15am Then: 16th November 11th January 8th February

😍 A set of four sessions, one per month

😍 Each session will work on JUST A FEW BARS of Associate Diploma level repertoire (Licentiate on request!)

😍 Music will be provided

😍 This gives you a snapshot of the repertoire at this level without the pressure to learn all of it

😍 A maximum of FOUR pianists per group

😍 Supportive, small group sessions with lots of humour, support and sensitivity

😍 Background, analysis of repertoire, practice techniques, individual feedback

😍 You do NOT have to play in front of others, unless you choose to

😍 Deeper understanding of incredible music - and lots of musical chat with like-minded people!

😍 Links with the wider arts and literature and even LIFE as you work with Joanna

😍 Ideas on interpretation

😍 Suggested next steps.

Whether you’re doing Grade 8 or not, this piece is an absolute GEM of Mozart’s, and it’s worth knowing how to prepare it with joy and attention to detail!

This 60 minute online workshop will include:

• Understanding the background of the work
• Discussing aspects of style and why it’s a “Turkish” rondo
• How to embrace its mischief and theatrical nature
• How to practise effectively and use specific practice techniques
• Questions of articulation
• How to manage the octave passages
• Issues of velocity in semiquaver passages
• Managing the passages of thirds
• Communicating character.

You do NOT need to play in front of others in this workshop, and you do not need to have learnt it (although some basic knowledge of the piece might be helpful). We will definitely have fun and be creative, too!

Whether you’re doing Grade 8 or not, this piece is an absolute GEM of Mozart’s, and it’s worth knowing how to prepare it with joy and attention to detail!

This 60 minute online workshop will include:

• Understanding the background of the work
• Discussing aspects of style and why it’s a “Turkish” rondo
• How to embrace its mischief and theatrical nature
• How to practise effectively and use specific practice techniques
• Questions of articulation
• How to manage the octave passages
• Issues of velocity in semiquaver passages
• Managing the passages of thirds
• Communicating character.

You do NOT need to play in front of others in this workshop, and you do not need to have learnt it (although some basic knowledge of the piece might be helpful). We will definitely have fun and be creative, too!

Starting on DAY ONE of 2026…start as you mean to go on!

You will join a private Facebook group for a seven day challenge based on daily Facebook lives with Joanna García, with fun, thoughtfulness, reflection, understanding, and action points to stimulate growth and self-awareness.

You can join live, or simply catch up another time. No pressure!

Challenge includes:

• practical understanding of performance anxiety and what YOUR performance anxiety looks like to you
• practical strategies for meeting that PA…and beginning to accept and release
• daily self reflection tasks (a journal is advisable but not necessary)
• accountability prompts
• mini tasks to combat PA
• a supportive community with Joanna to guide you
• mini challenges to push you further - ONLY if you choose!
• Joanna’s inimitable energy and humour!

NB First Facebook live at 11.11am, 1st January 2026. Then six further lives 2nd: 11.11am 3rd: 11.11am 4th: 11.11am 5th: 8pm 6th: 8pm 7th: 8pm

🎵 Do you struggle to memorise music? Or maybe you can memorise it… but it feels a bit shaky when you perform? 😬

You’re definitely not alone! Many pianists rely mainly on muscle memory — but research shows that’s simply not enough if you want your playing to feel truly secure and confident.

✨ Join me for my online workshop where I’ll share practical, easy-to-apply strategies to help you memorise music more effectively — and enjoy the process too!

You’ll leave feeling inspired, with a clear plan and a fun little challenge to put your new ideas into action. 🎯

🎹 Who’s it for? Pianists from around Grade 2 right up to diploma level — and don’t worry, you won’t have to play in front of anyone during the workshop!

Aimed at ADULT pianists (Grade 5 to Advanced), this mini course of three group lessons (maximum 3 participants) will look at the background and interpretation of the first movement of Beethoven’s “Moonlight” Sonata. We will explore practice techniques and technical issues, too.

Dates: Wednesday 26th April and 3rd and 10th May at 10am (60 mins).

The course fee is non-refundable, but recordings of the lessons will be available to be shared for course attendees only.

Please note that you should have a reasonable working knowledge of the first movement prior to the start of the course.