This download from the RCO Academy covers aspects of teaching technique to students, including posture, pedalling, and playing legato.  It addresses bad habits, particularly those that have been acquired initially on the piano, and suggests remedies, and includes a list of books for developing organ technique. Technique how to teach it This article originally appeared […]

This download from the RCO Academy, gives guidance to those teaching the organ – both those preparing for the Licentiateship in Teaching (LRTCO), and others who want to achieve a better result from their teaching.

French physiotherapist Coralie Cousin, who specialises in work with musicians, shares some of her observations on posture and gesture at the organ.

Peter Bassett wanted to find out whether his own personal experience of learning as an adult student of the organ was unique or, if not, whether other adult students struggled with the same sorts of challenges; and whether, in the light of research findings, some of the challenges could be addressed better, and how any […]

Where do we as ‘classical’ musicians stand, be we performers, teachers, examiners, promoters, listeners, or any combination of the above? Do we accept the status quo and acknowledge that we are just another niche interest in a crowded market place? Do we stand firm and hope that the integrity of our art will carry us […]