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37 In the School of Keyboard Studies we will challenge, encourage and support you in reaching your full potential. Our high-profile and committed international tutors create a nurturing environment in which to work, and give you the skills essential to becoming a versatile professional.
Keyboard Studies Principal Study available in Piano Accompaniment* Organ Harpsichord *available at undergraduate level from Year 3
Through expert one-to-one tuition, and outstanding performance opportunities you will build your technical resources, interpretative insight and communication skills. We attract students from all over the world, and the international diversity of the School enriches the learning experience of all our students due to the wide range of styles and approaches adopted. RNCM students have recently had masterclasses with our International Chair Stephen Hough, as well as internationally-acclaimed visiting artists, such as András Schiff, Stephen Kovacevich, Richard Goode, Imogen Cooper, John Lill, Peter Donohoe, Paul Lewis and Jean-Efflam Bavouzet.
The standard and number of instruments available to you is exceptional. Each piano tutorial space has a Steinway and these, alongside our Yamaha pianos, furnish the RNCM with one of the most impressive fleets in Europe. Our practice facilities are also impressive, with no piano being more than ten years old. Organists have access to instruments in the College’s venues, and benefit from the institution’s close association with the cathedrals in Manchester, Salford and Blackburn. For period performance we have a fine array of harpsichords and fortepianos in our collection of historical musical instruments.
Getting in touch Admissions/audition enquiries: admissions@rncm.ac.uk Keyboard Studies course enquiries: louise.jones@rncm.ac.uk