Finchcocks

21/08/2026

Student recital in the main hall: such a lovely way to celebrate the week's work- and our guests! Well done everyone, it was a beautiful evening 🎶

20/08/2026

A break from playing! Wine tasting last night on the terrace. A real treat and plenty of laughter 🥂

19/08/2026

Last night, a "Concert in B" by the astoundingly talented Florian Mitrea Pinching ourselves to hear such virtuoso music played up so close!

18/08/2026

Aha! The sound we love, second to the piano - the moment something clicks...

“Eureka!” might be the phrase – or it might be a more gentle shift in your thinking. Either way, those lightbulb moments are as exciting for teacher as student. During...

18/08/2026

"Exploring the Romantics" with Florian Mitrea First performance class of the week and the house is ringing with beautiful music!

16/08/2026

Sometimes you just need to spend time with the chickens...

'tricia caught taking some time out last week!

14/08/2026

"A Jazz Journey" concert with & on the last night of this week's Piano Holiday... followed by a very happy 3-course meal. Smiles all round!

13/08/2026

Yesterday we took Piano Holiday guests to see the Burnett Collection of historic keyboards (all of which used to live at Finchcocks when it was a piano museum). It was a beautiful afternoon hearing about the keyboards from Coach House Pianos Gary Branch and catching up with founder Katrina.

12/08/2026

Our piano holidays consist of a one-to-one lesson each day, plenty of time to practise, chat, enjoy the countryside, go for a morning dip in the pool - and enjoy a three course dinner made by our visiting chef Mark Churchward in the evening!

Here's James in his lesson with Dave Hall His first visit here, all the way from Scotland!

11/08/2026

Another Piano Holiday is afoot! Our three international visitors are getting a very confusing impression of a British summer...