Piano Tutorials: Goal-Oriented Video Guides

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These tutorials are the practical application of my teaching system. Whether you are following a Structured Syllabus or approaching the piano to play recreationally, these video guides provide the technical breakdowns and training required to bridge the gap between acknowledging a piece, understanding it and performing it with competence.

I have designed these tutorials to be intentional and goal-oriented, ensuring that every minute you spend at the instrument contributes to your overall growth as a musician. Here we focus on the deliberate practice required for real, tangible progress.

Menuet in g minor Petzold – FULL BREAKDOWN – LCM piano grade 2 syllabus 2018 – 2020
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Menuet in g minor Petzold – FULL BREAKDOWN – LCM piano grade 2 syllabus 2018 – 2020

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12 Jun, 2018

Menuet in g minor Petzold – FULL BREAKDOWN – LCM piano grade 2 syllabus 2018 – 2020

Emiliano Petronilli2026-04-13T12:58:10+01:0012 June 2018|Categories: Tutorials|0 Comments

This 50-minute session is a full breakdown of Petzold's Menuet in G Minor — but the practice strategies we work through apply to any piece at this level. If you're stuck on something and not sure why, this is worth [...]

21 Mar, 2018

LCM Step 1 – 2018 / 2020 syllabus all videos playlist

Emiliano Petronilli2026-04-13T11:34:34+01:0021 March 2018|Categories: Tutorials|0 Comments

Legacy Reference: This collection of videos was originally recorded for the 2018 LCM Step 1 syllabus. While this specific exam cycle has concluded, these performances remain an excellent technical benchmark for beginner students navigating their first musical milestones. The [...]

18 Mar, 2018

GAME OF THRONES opening theme – full piano lesson tutorial

Emiliano Petronilli2026-04-13T14:32:11+01:0018 March 2018|Categories: Tutorials|Tags: Piano Tutorial|0 Comments

The Game of Thrones theme is one of those pieces that everyone recognises instantly — and one of the most requested I get from students. In this Game of Thrones piano tutorial, I cover the full opening theme from scratch: [...]

15 Sep, 2017

Hold Back The River by James Bay – Piano cover performance video

Emiliano Petronilli2026-04-12T01:02:59+01:0015 September 2017|Categories: Tutorials|Tags: Contemporary Piano, Pop Piano Arrangements|0 Comments

In this video, I’m performing my own arrangement of James Bay’s "Hold Back the River." My goal was to translate that driving, rhythmic energy from the guitar over to the piano without losing the song's soulful feel; if you are [...]

16 Oct, 2015

Tones and Semitones – Whole and Half steps

Emiliano Petronilli2026-04-12T12:19:22+01:0016 October 2015|Categories: Tutorials|0 Comments

In music theory, we need a way to measure the distance between two notes, much like a measuring tape. That unit of measurement is tones and semitones (whole and half steps). Understanding these "musical rulers" is essential for anyone on [...]

5 Sep, 2015

Reading and writing music – the staff

Emiliano Petronilli2026-04-12T12:18:56+01:005 September 2015|Categories: Tutorials|0 Comments

Understanding how reading and writing music on the staff works is the first step to musical literacy. Think of the staff not just as a set of lines, but as a map where the vertical placing of a note tells [...]

4 Mar, 2015

Piano lesson: Trumpet Tune by William Duncombe

Emiliano Petronilli2026-04-12T12:18:31+01:004 March 2015|Categories: Tutorials|0 Comments

In this Trumpet Tune piano lesson, we break down William Duncombe’s classic Grade 1 piece. This is a fantastic study in articulation and precision, requiring the student to imitate the crisp, bright sound of a trumpet on the keyboard. From [...]

29 Jan, 2015

Key signatures and tonic triads, few concepts – ABRSM theory grade 3

Emiliano Petronilli2026-04-12T12:16:56+01:0029 January 2015|Categories: Tutorials|Tags: Circle of Fifths, Music Theory & Analysis|0 Comments

Welcome back to my theory kitchen! Today, we are diving into a fundamental skill for music theory exams: mastering key signatures and tonic triads. Understanding the relationship between these two elements is essential for accurately identifying keys and building stable [...]

Downton Abbey theme tune piano lesson
Downton Abbey theme tune piano lesson

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24 Nov, 2014

Downton Abbey theme tune piano lesson

Emiliano Petronilli2026-04-14T21:26:29+01:0024 November 2014|Categories: Tutorials|Tags: Intermediate Piano, Piano Tutorial|1 Comment

The Downton Abbey piano lesson is one of the most requested tutorials at my studio. John Lunn’s theme is a masterclass in atmosphere, using a haunting melody and a driving rhythmic pulse that sounds incredibly impressive on the piano. Teacher's [...]

9 Sep, 2014

Piano technique lesson – free fall exercise to strengthen fingers

Emiliano Petronilli2026-04-14T12:22:09+01:009 September 2014|Categories: Tutorials|Tags: Beginner Piano, Piano Technique|0 Comments

The piano drop and grip technique is a foundational exercise that I remember from my very first piano lessons. It is the most effective way to build a strong hand arch and learn to utilize arm weight. My first teacher [...]

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