Penelope Roskell: Piano Technique from Elementary to Intermediate

Schedule

Sat Aug 23 2025 at 11:00 am to 01:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Forsyth Brothers Limited | Manchester, EN

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A practical workshop on healthy, effortless piano technique with Penelope Roskell, for teachers and developing pianists.
About this Event

Join internationally renowned pianist, teacher, and author Penelope Roskell for a practical and interactive piano workshop at Forsyths, exploring healthy, effortless technique from elementary to intermediate level.

This hands-on session is ideal for piano teachers and beginner to intermediate pianists who wish to develop strong technical foundations and play with greater ease. Penelope will share a wealth of musical, engaging ideas drawn from her new Essential Piano Technique books (Levels 2 and 3), offering clear strategies you can immediately apply in your teaching or practice.

Penelope Roskell is Professor of Piano and Pedagogy at Trinity Laban and Chair of EPTA UK. This event is presented in partnership with Forsyth Music Shop and EPTA UK (Manchester region), with support from Faber Music as part of their launch series. Penelope will also be teaching at Chetham’s Summer School the week prior.

Featured Books:

  • Essential Piano Technique series (now five books, with Levels 2 & 3 launching on 7th May 2025)
  • The Complete Pianist (award-winning book, available in-store)

All featured books will be available to purchase at the event, with special offers and discounted prices (details TBC). Books will also be available at Chetham’s Summer School (19–22 August).

The workshop is open to teachers, students, and the wider piano community.

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Forsyth Brothers Limited, 126 Deansgate, Manchester, United Kingdom

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