Author Archives: Rhiana Henderson

All about… Student Concerts

By Rhiana Henderson | Published: July 13, 2019
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Why have student concerts, and why is it important for our pupils to perform?

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What do you say inside your head to yourself as you perform?

By Rhiana Henderson | Published: July 5, 2019

In the season of student concerts, this blog post from Lucinda Mackworth-Young (25/03/2018) is particularly relevant to many teachers and students at the moment. ‘What do you say inside your head to yourself as you perform? Anything at all? I’m hoping the answer is: “Nothing”. I’m hoping that you don’t talk to yourself, but concentrate […]

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Why should teachers continue to learn?

By Rhiana Henderson | Published: June 28, 2019

Why is continuing education important for piano teachers, and how can we justify it in our busy lives?

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The Piano Teachers’ Course Launches ‘PTC Online’

By Rhiana Henderson | Published: June 21, 2019
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PTC Online is a brand new initiative from The Piano Teachers’ Course UK, bringing you easy-to-follow video tutorials and exclusive downloadable content…

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An apposite endorsement…

By Rhiana Henderson | Published: October 30, 2014

This is a ringing endorsement from a member of the PTC Class of 2013-14.  “Three months after the end of the course I’m so glad that I did it, and although last year I wasn’t sure whether to apply, it was one of the best decisions I ever made. Before the course, I was teaching […]

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ANDREI GAVRILOV Masterclass and Concert

By Rhiana Henderson | Published: February 11, 2014

  Andrei rarely performs in the UK, so don’t miss out on this opportunity to see one of the most experienced and individual pianists of our time sharing his musical ideas and words of wisdom. MASTERCLASS Sunday 9th March at Sheffield High School Hall 10 Rutland Park Sheffield S10 2PE Spectator tickets for this are now […]

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What Resources and Materials do Piano Teachers really need for today’s pupils?

By Rhiana Henderson | Published: January 31, 2014

1 week to go until Music Education Expo. Our TeachMeet session is on Saturday 8th @ 12.45 exploring: What Resources and Materials do Piano Teachers really need for today’s pupils! Facilitated by Lucinda and Sally. See you there…    

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PTC at Music Education Expo 2014

By Rhiana Henderson | Published: January 22, 2014

  We’re just a couple of weeks away from the 2014 Music Education Expo – held at The Barbican Exhibition Halls on Friday 7th & Saturday 8th February. PTC will be there on both days – we’re on stand S3.B.   On Saturday 8th at 12.45pm, Lucinda will be hosting another TeachMeet session     […]

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A Piano Curriculum for the future – by Sally Cathcart

By Rhiana Henderson | Published: October 29, 2013

For the last couple of years I have been working on developing a piano curriculum. Why – you might ask? Well, we all need a map to guide our teaching, something that tells us where we are heading and gives the details of the stages by which we are going to get there. A CURRICULUM […]

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The new Tutor line-up for PTC 2013-14

By Rhiana Henderson | Published: September 26, 2013

The core of any good course is the quality of the people who teach it. PTC has been blessed with a quartet of Principal Tutors for the past five years, who have – with insight, care and tenacity – forged the course into what it is now. Therefore it is with great sadness that we […]

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