Hi all,
We have lots planned between now and Christmas, including different webinars, workshops, and the launch of our annual competition (more details coming soon!).
Our main project, which we’re especially excited to share with you, is our Students and Young Professionals webinar series — a four-part series designed to guide emerging musicians through the essentials of starting a teaching career and developing their skills.
This series will guide you through the essentials of starting your teaching career in music and cover the following topics:
- Running a music school/studio
- Choosing and managing repertoire
- Interview and job preparation
- Overcoming common teaching challenges
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to strengthen your teaching skills, this series is packed with practical advice, inspiration, and strategies to help you succeed.
Stay tuned for registration details — you won’t want to miss it! 🎶
Please see below for a full schedule.
| Event | Date/Location | About |
| Prepare for Success – Poco Music Theory in Practice with Ying Ying Ng | When? Sunday 16th November, 2pm. Where? Online, Zoom. | Get ready for Music Theory in Practice … pedagogical insights, visual strategies & creative tools for inspiring today’s piano students with guest speaker and author, Ying Ying Ng. ✨ Discover fresh, practical approaches to make music theory meaningful, engaging, and deeply musical. Sign up as a member to register. |
| Hit the Right Note: Starting Your Own Music Studio (Student and Young Professionals Webinar) | When? Sunday 23rd November, 3pm. Where? Online, Zoom. | Are you thinking about starting your own music studio? Perhaps you’re a music teacher ready to take the next step and establish your own space, but you’re unsure where to begin. Whether you need advice on renting a suitable venue, setting fair lesson fees, creating contracts, or attracting new students, this session will offer valuable insights into every stage of the journey. Bethan Scolding, founder of Greenwich Music School, will lead this discussion and share her experience of building and managing a successful music education hub. She’ll be joined by our panel of music teachers — Anna McWatters, Talia Girton, and Inês Costa — who will offer their perspectives and practical advice from across the sector. *This webinar is the first in a four-part series curated specifically for students and young professionals. Register now (open to members and non-members): https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/PYkAZGq7TEujRx92h-qgWQ#/registration |
| So you want to be a piano teacher? Essential Resources, Repertoire and What to Prepare for | When? Sunday 7th December, 3pm. Where? Online, Zoom. | Are you preparing to teach piano – perhaps for the first time – or looking to refresh your approach? This webinar offers a practical, scenario-based exploration of what piano teaching involves, focusing on the skills, resources, and support that help teachers thrive. Led by Greta Gasser, with Bethan Scolding and Adam Heron from EPTA UK’s Student and Young Professionals group, the session will walk through four realistic teaching scenarios: the first lesson, choosing repertoire, developing core skills, and motivating disengaged students. The discussion will highlight essential tools and strategies that our Student and Young Professional members have found most helpful — from lesson planning and creative skill development to keeping learning engaging for both teacher and student. Register now (open to members and non-members): https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/wAL6yr-7SP2wXBM4It_t3g#/registration https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/wAL6yr-7SP2wXBM4It_t3g#/registration |
| EPTA UK Piano Competition 2026 | Regional heats will take place between December 2025 – February 2026. National Finals at Steinway Hall, London on 28 March 2026. | The EPTA UK Piano Competition aims to inspire and celebrate young pianists and teachers across the country, promoting musical excellence through performance. Open to pianists aged 25 and under (as of 31 August 2026), the competition offers graded, age, and duet classes, with regional heats leading to the National Finals at Steinway Hall, London on 28 March 2026. All entrants receive written and verbal adjudication, with prizes awarded at the final stages. More details coming soon. |
