A free online course for pianists

Skills for effective practice & performance preparation

If you are a pianist studying music at a higher education institution, you can take part in this free course for a research project!

About PractiseWell

PractiseWell is a 9-week online course on effective practice and performance preparation for pianists

Based on the latest research

PractiseWell was developed based on the latest research, as well as in consultation with conservatoire piano teachers.

Learn through videos and activities

Each module is delivered through several short videos and contains practical activities that you can try out during your normal practice.

Work wherever and whenever you want

PractiseWell is a fully online course, meaning that you can work through it independently in your own time. All you need is internet.

You are eligible to take part if you...

Check out the FAQ for more information.

Are studying piano within a music degree

Want to learn how to practise effectively

Can commit to at least 30 min/week for 9 weeks

Are happy to fill out a few questionnaires

Have access to a computer and internet

Features of PractiseWell

Resources to help you with your practice journey!

Practice diary app

Use our app PracLog to keep track of your practice sessions

Workbook

PractiseWell comes with a workbook with all the activities

Summary sheets

Each module has a downloadable summary sheet

Bite-sized videos

Learn new skills and strategies through short videos (4 min duration on average)

Musical examples

Musical examples and demonstrations show exactly how strategies can be used

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PractiseWell was developed as part of doctoral research undertaken by Akiho Suzuki at the Royal Northern College of Music and Manchester Metropolitan University, and is funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (UK Research and Innovation). This study has been granted ethical approval by the Conservatoires UK Research Ethics Committee.