IN TOUCH WITH TIME - 6 wks Online Hybrid Classical Piano Intensive

Welcome to the IN TOUCH WITH TIME Piano Intensive!

How do you use TIMING to shape musical elements including melody, harmony, dynamics, and pedaling?

Level up with fellow piano enthusiasts and your instructor Steinway Artist Hsing-ay Hsu in this virtual event. Whether you're a committed amateur or a seasoned player, this is the perfect opportunity to structure your practice and challenge yourself with new ideas, motivation, inspiration!

TO REGISTER:
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https://www.hsingayhsu.com/time

NUTMEG STUDIO NYC

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IN TOUCH WITH TIME™HYBRID ONLINE & IN-PERSON PIANO INTENSIVEWEEKLY FORMAT: Prep Work + Lecture + Masterclass + Discussion
Advanced Live Training for Lifelong Learners and Piano Teachers. Auditors welcome.

• How do you use TIMING to shape musical elements including melody, harmony, dynamics, and pedaling?
• How do you integrate spontaneous mindful listening and consistent artistic vision?

Level: Advanced Live Course for Adult Classical Pianists, Professional Track Students, and Piano Teachers. Small intimate class size with individual attention.Auditors welcome.

Goal: Develop the tools to bring greater depth, mindful flow, and artistry to your playing. Learn how to shape musical expression through the tools of rubato and pedaling. This intensive will help you

• refine your sense of timing,
• decide on the scope of rubato,
• balance freedom with structural emphasis,
• use pedaling expressively to create dramatic color and legato lines.

Rep: We will deep dive into "Spruce" by Sibelius, one segment at a time, to master the timing skills and concepts. You are welcome to work on your own 3 min excerpt of another piece.

Dates: FEB 21 - MAR 28, 2026. 5 live modules with additional unlimited email support throughout the course.

Week 1-3: ZOOM ONLINE SATURDAYS 8amMT/10am ET FEB 21, FEB 28, MAR 7

Week 4 options: Live masterclass in Arvada CO MAR 12 or NYC MAR 21 or Online THU MAR 19 1-3pm ET or another time that works for you

Week 5: ZOOM ONLINE SATURDAY 8amMT/10am ET MAR 28

*Scholarships for Piano Teachers available. Email thenutmegstudio@gmail.com for an application form.

WHAT THIS COURSE WILL TEACH YOU

MUSICAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT

• Learn how to shape musical expression through rubato and pedaling
• Refine your sense of timing
• Decide on the scope of rubato
• Balance freedom with structural emphasis
• Pedal to create color and legato lines
• Develop the tools to bring greater depth, flow, and artistry to your playing
• Master your skills of rubato with a whole-brain, whole-body approach
• Improve motor skills and advanced technique
  
  

CRITICAL THINKING AND ENGAGEMENT

• Learn how to ask questions, dig deeper, and get more detailed
• Practice interactive communal learning to give and receive multiple feedback

LIFELONG LEARNING AND PERSONAL GROWTH

• Expand your mindfulness within a community
• Find the motivation to practice with purpose
• Build confidence by practicing performance anxiety skills
• Challenge yourself to try new ideas