Pianist Webinar - Developing Stamina, Part 1 with Mark Tanner

Mark will begin by laying out a few of the building blocks to developing stamina, so that we approach with confidence learning lengthier, more demanding music – and of course practise effectively for longer periods.

He’ll guide you through ways of feeling relaxed as you practise, especially during more intense, detailed sessions, and how to diversify your approach to avoid physical or mental fatigue.

He’ll describe how to use repetition in constructive ways, avoiding boredom, tension or inadvertently hardwiring mistakes!

Mark will offer ideas for choosing repertoire in a rounded, balanced way, so that we work at our weaknesses as we enjoy playing to our strengths, and also how to monitor progress as we begin to sense our stamina increase.

The emphasis will be on suggesting practical ways of spending profitable time in the company of our instrument, so that progress and pleasure go hand in hand.