Gerdi Troskie gives an overview of manageable repertoire for the beginner, including music for manuals only as well as manuals and pedals.

Margaret Phillips describes how she approached a truly unique recital challenge – performing the complete organ works of Bach in recital, not once but twice, and on two instruments of very different size and style.

Ann Elise Smoot discusses how a professional approaches a performance, and how to cope with nerves on the day.

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 […]

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