Improv Planet

Improv Planet to portal kursów improwizacji fortepianowej i praktyki wykonawczej (w języku angielskim), który prowadzi John Mortensen, autor książek: The Pianist’s Guide to Historic Improvisation. Oxford University Press, 2020 oraz Improvising Fugue: A Method for Keyboard Artists. Oxford University Press, 2023

Kursy (płatne)

Keyboard Style and Era: Baroque

How do we play Baroque keyboard music with historical insight? This course guides the intellectually-curious amateur through ten unfamiliar, intermediate-level pieces. Demo performances, historical forays, and theoretical adventures are all included.

Introduction to Historic Improvisation

This course introduces the basics of 18th century improvisation: Rule of the Octave, cadences, modulations, bass motions, partimento, and diminutions. Includes many downloadable study documents. Over seven hours of instructional video.

Historic Improvisation II - After Furno (Course)

Continuing from the Intro class, this course covers all remaining bass motions after those explained in Furno. 44 video lessons (totaling six hours) provide the learner with a complete harmonic vocabulary of 18th century music.

Improvising Classical Variations

This practical course shows step-by-step how to evaluate, choose, and adapt thematic material, generate ideas for variations, and improvise variations in Classical style.

19th Century Preluding (Course)

This course teaches the art of preluding - improvising introductions to written compositions - in the style of the Romantic era. 27 video lessons guide learners through detailed study of historical documents and practical application at the keyboard.

The Four Pillars of Piano Technique (Piano Foundations I)

The Four Pillars of Technique is an exploration of the basic physical principles that govern a healthy and fluent approach to the piano. Each "pillar" (or concept) is explained and demonstrated with clarity and humor.

Tone Production at the Piano (Piano Foundations II)

What aspects of tone can one actually control? How do these work in combination? How does one get a great sound on this instrument? Learn from a practical, no-nonsense concert artist with years of experience on the international concert stage.

How to Practice (Piano Foundations III)

This course is about effective practicing of standard piano repertoire: making progress, avoiding pitfalls, and becoming a better musician!