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Inspiring CPD for Piano Teachers
Explore our programme of practical and creative professional development workshops designed to support piano teachers at every stage of their teaching journey.
Our next CPD workshops will be in 2027. Please join our mailing list to be the first to hear about them.
PTC workshops are suitable for all teachers, whether you are just starting out or have years of experience. If you are looking for renewed inspiration or an energising refresher for your teaching, these sessions will leave you feeling invigorated and provide dozens of new ideas for lessons.
Our tutors are highly experienced teachers and experts in their respective fields.
Attend in person or online
We recommend attending in person at The Purcell School of Music wherever possible, as this provides the full workshop experience, including opportunities to connect with other teachers and continue conversations beyond the sessions. Find out more about the venue here.
For those unable to travel to Bushey, online attendance is available, making these workshops accessible to teachers worldwide. Online attendees will be able to participate live and benefit from the same expert teaching and practical ideas, wherever they are based.
Refreshments and meals
Join us for tea/coffee before each workshop. Each half-day includes a mid-morning or mid-afternoon break with tea/coffee and cakes or biscuits. Lunch can normally be purchased separately as well as overnight accommodation, including dinner, bed and breakfast.
CPD Library
Explore recordings of previous PTC workshops and continue your professional development at a time that suits you. Please contact us to find out how to purchase access.
2026 CPD Workshops
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Teaching Beyond Exams available from November 2026
Using exam resources holistically to motivate and develop confident, creative and musical pianists
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Ilga demonstrates how technical work can be transformed into expressive, musical playing and compares the requirements of different examination boards. She also investigates how pupils can deepen their musical communication and stylistic understanding, enabling them to perform repertoire with greater confidence, imagination and artistry.
Explore practical ways to help pupils become confident, independent musicians who can play without relying on the printed score. Drawing on the harmonic language found in Trinity improvisation, LCM Keyboard Harmony, ABRSM and other boards’ repertoire, Lucinda demonstrates how easy it is to teach pupils to play without notation - improvising and accompanying well-known songs.
Discover the wealth of repertoire available across different examination syllabuses, and how thoughtful repertoire choices can motivate and help to shape pupils' musical development. Jill shares practical ideas for selecting, teaching and bringing pieces to life, helping teachers use repertoire to develop technique, interpretation and expressive, confident playing.
Kris Worsley
The Sound Behind the Notes
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Discover practical ways to use the aural and musicianship elements in examination syllabuses to develop pupils' listening skills, musical understanding and confidence. These sessions demonstrate how often-overlooked areas of exam preparation can become a springboard for richer musical learning. Kris shares ideas that can be woven naturally into lessons, helping pupils develop their listening skills and become more confident and independent.
Previous Workshops
2025 CPD Workshops
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About the Guest Lecturers
Graham Fitch
Graham Fitch maintains an international reputation as a pianist, teacher, workshop leader and writer. Graham is a regular writer for Pianist Magazine, and has many video demonstrations on the magazine’s YouTube channel. Graham runs a busy private practice in London, and counts among his long-term students Daniel Grimwood, James Baillieu, and Gemma Webster - with many others active in the profession. In addition to teaching talented youngsters and working with professional pianists and piano teachers, Graham is very interested in helping amateur pianists develop their playing.
Graham is a guest tutor on The Piano Teachers’ Course UK and is also a tutor at the Summer School for Pianists at Stowe, and gives sell-out courses at Finchcocks throughout the year, as well as courses in Blonay, Switzerland, three times a year. Graham has published an ebook series based on his popular blog, www.practisingthepiano.com, and curates a considerable library of written and video content by himself and other contributors on his website, the Online Academy. He is presently co-authoring two chapters for the upcoming Oxford Handbook of Piano Pedagogy.
Website: www.grahamfitch.com
Roberta Wolff
Roberta Wolff is a pianist, educator, coach, and speaker whose work bridges performance, teaching, leadership, and professional development. She is the module leader for the PGCert in Performance Teaching at Guildhall School and she mentors staff through the Catalyst programme. As a freelancer, Roberta supports musicians and educators in deepening artistic confidence, refining facilitation skills, and strengthening professional identity. Her approach is grounded in reflective practice and attuned to the subtle, relational dimensions of teaching and learning. She delivers sector-wide workshops, and offers coaching and mentoring for instrumental teachers, portfolio professionals, and education leaders. Across all her work, she offers a thoughtful, research-informed approach grounded in a deep understanding of the personal and professional dimensions of a life in music.
Andrew Eales
Andrew Eales is one of the UK’s leading piano educators, with over thirty years’ experience running a successful teaching practice in Milton Keynes. He works with students of all ages and levels, from beginners to diploma candidates. He is a published composer, with works featured in ABRSM and LCM syllabuses, and the author of How to Practise Music, published worldwide by Hal Leonard, for whom he has also compiled several piano anthologies, including The Joy of Graded Piano series. His piano education website Pianodao is widely appreciated, with many thousands of subscribers from all around the world.