When pianists stop hiding


Hi Reader,

Being a pianist can be lonely. You work hard, don’t always nail it, and nerves creep in. That’s why I love our performance workshops: good music, real camaraderie, low pressure (especially when I’m running them 😁). That human connection makes everything else feel lighter. The isolation melts—you play for supportive peers, watch others face the same challenges, and think, these are my people.

And you don’t have to perform to benefit. One member who calls herself “the most junior” told me she learns tons just by watching: “I’m finding out how hard it really is—and that’s not without value… What I appreciate here is that it’s realistic. It’s so discouraging if you think it’s easy for everyone else and you’re the only one struggling.” Here's what another audience member had to say

The point of these workshops is simple: beat performance anxiety with regular, low-stakes events, a warm audience, and a great reason to practice. Want a quick primer before you join? Here's my Youtube playlist on performance anxiety:

Last weekend I hosted one for my in-person students; this Monday I’m hosting one for my online community. We have two live performance workshops every month—one open to everyone, and one centered on intermediates (advanced folks tend to pack the first room). At the intermediate workshop you can choose feedback or just perform and soak it in.

Start your free trial now—you can watch Monday’s workshop live, and you reserve your own spot for a future date if you're performance inclined.
👉https://www.skool.com/pianowithrebeccab/about

Doors are open for about 7 more days. When they close, we switch back to the waitlist and the free trial goes away. If you want a supportive place to perform (or just watch), get feedback when you want it, and feel less alone at the piano, now’s the moment.

Warmly,

Rebecca

PS Prefer a 1:1 tune-up first? Get 50% off your first private lesson:
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Rebecca Bogart

I help passionate adult classical pianists realize their musical dreams through artistic intuition, actionable, specific feedback and transformative practice strategies.

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