16/09/2026
โก Excited to share our new upcoming Autumn piano workshop (8-12 yrs)! Bookings are now live (link in bio)โก
Ever wondered what makes music sound magical, mysterious or wondrous?
This October holiday - as the nights draw in and cooler seasons beckon - we're hosting a special workshop for children ages 8-12 years to explore the maths behind the music.
โก What makes the Harry Potter film score sound mystical?
โฐ๏ธ How does composer Grieg create sonic trolls in In the Hall of the Mountain King?
๐ช How does Holst create interplanetary wonder is his Planets suite?
Lord of the Rings, Swan Lake, Toccata in D - we decode and demystify the maths in the music in this 2 hour piano workshop, where lateral thinking and logic work together harmoniously.
Students will comprehend and learn to play a range of musical devices, giving them the tools to develop their own atmospheric and cinematic compositions.
Students will work as a group, in pairs and individually across the two hours on a range of musical activities.
Skill level: No experience needed โ just curiosity and creativity. This workshop has differentiated activities which makes it suitable for absolute beginners - grade 1 standard.
Maximum 10 places!
โจ To book, visit https://www.burntislandpianoschool.com/workshops โจ