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Read our founder's article on LinkedIn about AI & Piano education! Hot off the press 🔥🎹

What 20 Years of Teaching Piano Taught Me About Learning (That AI Still Gets Wrong) After two decades of teaching piano, I’ve become increasingly interested in what music education reveals about how learning actually works — particularly in the context of current conversations about AI. I have spent most of my working life teaching piano.

Attention students: have you taken part in our Halloween/Christmas challenges and haven't received your goodies? 🎄🎁
Please let Kat/your tutor know this week >>>> Bathbombs, mugs and rubber ducks are awaiting collection! 🐥🛁🥤

Happy New Year to all our students and their families! We hope you all had a great festive season 🎅🏼🎄Back with you on Monday 5th Jan for more piano shenanigans😁 🎹.
Below we ve put Richter’s iconic January rendition from Tchaikovsky’s The Seasons for solo piano , enjoy ! :

Sviatoslav Richter plays Tchaikovsky - The Seasons - I. January (Moscow, 1982) Rare recording of Sviatoslav Richter playing Tchaikovsky's "January", live from the "December nights" festival in Moscow.Subscribe for more Russian music! ht...

Wishing all our students and their families a happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year!
ELP is now closed for the holidays and lessons will resume on 5th January 🎄🎅🏼
See you all next year !

"I Wish You Christmas" by John Rutter From "Christmas Through The Ages", December 2016The Michael O'Neal SingersMichael O'Neal, ConductorTom Alderman, OrganAllen Baston, PianoConcert recording av...

Something to warm your morning! 💖

Most slots have now gone! 🙂still available: Wednesdays 6.30-7.30pm fortnightly, Thursdays 4.30-5pm weekly, Fridays 6.15-7.15pm weekly, Saturdays 11-11.30am and 1.15pm!
That’s it folks! Do email us but please don’t use the form on the website as messages often disappear in the intranet black hole!!!

We are back from our summer break! We hope you all
had a lovely time!
Taking 🎹 lesson bookings now for the new term, some availability on Wednesdays (6.30pm and 7.30 fortnightly) , Thursdays (4.30-5pm weekly and 8-9pm) , Fridays (5.30pm onwards) and Saturdays (11.30-12 and 2pm onwards) ! These will go fast 🙂
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We are now closed for summer but back with you on September 8th! Please do email or call us with queries and we will revert asap! Thank you and happy summer! 🎹☀️🍉

Kat here :) I wanted to ask for your help towards my current fundraising attempt, towards the upkeep of the stray cats of Athens (Greece) which I look after daily. Live daily streaming practice sessions happening on Youtube in support of this venture - to read more about this, please visit, share and chip in - thank you so much:

Donate to help stray cats in Athens, Greece - Halandri area, organised by Kat Perdikomati Hi, my name is Kat and I'm a pianist and piano tutor based in… Kat Perdikomati needs your support for Donate to help stray cats in Athens, Greece - Halandri area

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Important! Please take heed and correct your children at home accordingly

5 Important Reasons Why You Should Maintain a Correct Posture While Playing The Piano.

1. Prevents Injury and Discomfort: Proper posture reduces the risk of injury to your hands, wrists, arms, back, and neck. Incorrect posture can lead to strain, fatigue, and long-term damage.

2. Improves Technique and Accuracy: Good posture enables you to play with better hand position, finger placement, and control. This, in turn, enhances your overall technique, accuracy, and musical expression.

3. Enhances Breathing and Relaxation: Maintaining correct posture allows for deeper, more relaxed breathing. This helps reduce performance anxiety, promotes focus, and supports overall well-being.

4. Supports Efficient Energy Use: Proper posture ensures that your energy is used efficiently, reducing unnecessary tension and fatigue. This enables you to practice for longer periods without exhaustion.

5. Fosters Good Habit Formation: Developing good posture habits from the beginning helps establish a strong foundation for future growth and development as a pianist. It also promotes discipline, self-awareness, and mindful practice.

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