Piano Music

Why Every Jazz Pianist Should Study Bill Evans

2026-03-10T13:57:52+00:00

Few musicians have shaped the language of jazz piano as profoundly as Bill Evans. Emerging in the late 1950s, Evans transformed the role of the jazz pianist through lyrical touch and emotional harmony, as well as having great influence with his collaborative approach to ensemble playing. His influence extends far beyond his own recordings, and permeates modern jazz piano vocabulary, continuing to shape how pianists think about harmony, rhythm, and musical interaction. He is also considered one of the most influential pianists in developing modern solo piano language. For these reasons, every jazz pianist, regardless of style or experience, should study [...]

Why Every Jazz Pianist Should Study Bill Evans2026-03-10T13:57:52+00:00

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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