Film Music

Film Scores that Every Pianist Should Know

2026-05-06T08:03:04+01:00

Film music has a unique ability to live beyond the screen. A great score can instantly recall a scene, a character, or an emotion years after the credits have rolled. For pianists, film music offers something especially rewarding: melodies that audiences recognise, harmonies rich with colour, and arrangements that range from beautifully simple to thrillingly virtuosic. Whether you are an intermediate player seeking engaging repertoire, or an advanced pianist wanting dramatic concert pieces, film scores provide a treasure trove of material. Here are some of the film scores that every pianist should know. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-Zcc-OvzA8 The Piano – Michael Nyman It would [...]

Film Scores that Every Pianist Should Know2026-05-06T08:03:04+01:00

Piano Music Picks Across Genres

2026-02-25T15:12:09+00:00

Listening is one of the most overlooked aspects of piano development. Students often focus understandably on technique, sight-reading and repertoire preparation, yet forget that the ear is the true guide of musical refinement. What you listen to shapes how you phrase, how you balance tone, and how you understand style. At the London Piano Institute, we encourage our students not only to practise thoughtfully, but to listen actively. Below is a curated selection of piano music across genres — classical, jazz, contemporary and film — with notes on what each can teach you as a developing pianist. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvNsPyp5O2I Classical Depth: Frédéric [...]

Piano Music Picks Across Genres2026-02-25T15:12:09+00:00
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