| Piano Olympics is an event,
based on the Russian Technical Regimen for the
Piano as outlined by Alexander Peskanov in his
Piano Olympics Manual. The Piano Olympics faculty
(teachers trained in the Russian Technical
Regimen) will work with students to prepare them
in the various levels of Piano Olympics. Students
then have the option to enter the Olympics Events
when they are scheduled. The Piano Olympics Event itself is not a competition. It’s a showcase which measures each student’s progress in musical skills. The students are evaluated by the participating teachers according the standards set forth in the Manual. Several days of the Piano Olympics week are devoted to hearing technique from the seven levels required in the manual, plus etudes and pieces. Participating teachers offer constructive criticism. Students gain a sense of companionship and teamwork through the experience of performing for each other, and teachers have the opportunity to express their ideas in a friendly atmosphere. And besides all this, it’s fun! The Piano Olympics always concludes with an awards ceremony where the Piano Olympics Consultant joins forces with participating teachers and students, performing a marathon of scales. This is an exciting program and a fun way to learn at the same time. Students who wish to enter Olympics events must be studying with a teacher who is certified in the Russian Technical Regimen. |
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