Description

Penelope Roskell, the acclaimed author of the award-winning book The Complete Pianist, is celebrated as a leading authority on natural and healthy piano techniques. Her Essential Piano Technique series builds upon the principles outlined in her book, providing young pianists with a solid foundation for developing healthy playing habits, thereby facilitating their rapid and confident progression in the early stages of learning. This series is designed to complement existing tutor books, enhancing the instruction of proper technique, and includes comprehensive notes for teachers that outline learning objectives and offer practical teaching tips. Additionally, it features links to free videos demonstrating techniques in action, along with engaging activities, illustrations, and original music. The inclusion of teacher accompaniment duets enriches the musical experience. As a Professor of Piano and Piano Pedagogy at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in London, Roskell is a prominent figure in the realm of healthy piano playing and serves as a Piano Adviser to the British Association for Performing Arts Medicine. Her expertise is further underscored by her performances in major concert halls across more than thirty countries.