Why GreenSpring Piano?

 

GreenSpring strives to provide world-class education including each facet of classical music performance. Pianists are integral to so much of our repertoire, ranging anywhere from solo sonatas and suites to chamber ensembles and accompaniment to the absolute pinnacle of the instrument: concerti. Our distinguished faculty will help students along every step of the way, bringing out their highest potential in every venue from the salon to the orchestral hall.

Summer Piano Institute

Pianists will spend One or Two Weeks at our venue in Richmond, Virginia during the most beautiful days of summer, enjoying the following training benefits:

  • Lessons: One-on-one lessons with renowned Richmond-based piano faculty

  • Coachings: Accompaniment and music preparation training from experienced professionals

  • Competition: Admission to our GreenSpring Summer Sonata and Concerto competition

  • Technique: Individual coachings aimed to keep the body free of practice-related injuries

  • Theory: Music theory classes to inspire an understanding of what makes standard repertoire special

  • History: Music history classes to further instill a fully-contextualized familiarity with the music

And so much more!

Audition Requirements

Audition only required for Conservatory Preparation Applicants.

Auditioners should provide a YouTube, Google Drive, or other accessible link showcasing the following two requirements:

  • One fast, technical étude or movement from performance repertoire

  • One slow, lyrical étude or movement from performance repertoire

There is no expected time limit for an audition - only that the two pieces show a broad range of musical experience.

Dates and Fees

  • Conservatory Preparation Program: July 15-26

  • All-Levels Summer Training: July 22-26

    All-Levels Half or Full Day Tuition + Room & Board:

    $375 or $750 + $200

    Conservatory Half or Full Day Tuition + Room & Board

    $750 or $1500 + $400

Scholarships considered upon request.

An advance deposit of $100 will be collected upon registration in order to reserve your place.

 

Photos courtesy of: Tanya Fernandez