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Melanie Spanswick

@ClassicalMel

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Multi-award-winning Musician, Educator, Writer, Teacher & Composer. Author of 30 piano-related books.

Windsor, UK
Joined February 2011
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Melanie Spanswick
4 years
It's arrived!! Women Composers - A Graded Anthology For Piano Book 3. Available from March 21st. @schottmusic @SchottMusicLDN @pianistmagazine
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NEW BOOK! It's here - the new Play it again: PIANO Prep Book has arrived. Many enjoy this series already, so do take a look at this new edition. Intended for late-beginner to Grade 1 level, it contains repertoire 37 pieces: https://t.co/XYQqeIDbZe @schottmusic @SchottMusicLDN
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The piano is an intoxicating instrument. Those who have played in their youth often harbour a desire to return to it later in life. Piano ‘returners’ make up an increasingly large cohort of amateur…
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Melanie Spanswick
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'Tubular Chimes' - my latest little elementary composition for @pianistmagazine, played just beautifully by the magazine's resident pianist Chenyin Li. You can find the whole score in Issue 146. https://t.co/n0J7BfP8sn
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Melanie Spanswick
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'Tubular Chimes' - my latest little elementary composition for @pianistmagazine, played just beautifully by the magazine's resident pianist Chenyin Li. You can find the whole score in Issue 146. https://t.co/n0J7BfP8sn
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So honoured to see “CHASM” featured in @pianistmagazine! 💿 “Bracing, thrilling… rock-solid technique & generous phrasing.” Thrilled that Chasm & Frenzy by @ClassicalMel are called “absolute gems of playful, melodic minimalism.” 💜 #Chasm #NewMusic #Piano
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Melanie Spanswick
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Delighted that my 'Ghostly Piano Tales' (Schott) has been selected as a Halloween book of choice on the popular Pianodao website. Do take a look: https://t.co/4lRZrbwxw4 @schottmusic @SchottMusicLDN
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Discover top spooky piano music collections perfect for Halloween! Suitable for all levels, these tunes can be enjoyed year-round.
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Melanie Spanswick
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Hi Everyone! Today's blog article is Part 3 of my 'Piano Pedagogy Spotlight' interview with Pianist Magazine's resident pianist Chenyin Li. This series continues to be really popular and I do hope you enjoy this post: https://t.co/m1Wt3gaEyA @pianistmagazine
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This post is Part 3 of my Piano Pedagogy Spotlight interview series with Chinese concert pianist and piano professor Chenyin Li. In this article, we discuss Chenyin’s performing career. Read …
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Melanie Spanswick
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Hi Everyone! Today's blog article is Part 3 of my 'Piano Pedagogy Spotlight' interview with Pianist Magazine's resident pianist Chenyin Li. This series continues to be really popular and I do hope you enjoy this post: https://t.co/m1Wt3gaEyA @pianistmagazine
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This post is Part 3 of my Piano Pedagogy Spotlight interview series with Chinese concert pianist and piano professor Chenyin Li. In this article, we discuss Chenyin’s performing career. Read …
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Melanie Spanswick
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Delighted that my 'Ghostly Piano Tales' (Schott) has been selected as a Halloween book of choice on the popular Pianodao website. Do take a look: https://t.co/4lRZrbwxw4 @schottmusic @SchottMusicLDN
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Discover top spooky piano music collections perfect for Halloween! Suitable for all levels, these tunes can be enjoyed year-round.
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80 Days Publishing
16 days
Prefer Digital? We've got you covered. Bolero for Download on 80 Days Publishing: https://t.co/0LdoCMI38g
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Melanie Spanswick
20 days
My series Play it again: PIANO is now available in Chinese! Huge thanks to the Shanghai Music Publishing House in China, and, of course, Schott Music, who have all worked hard to make this happen. https://t.co/Nut7DBKDYG @SchottMusicLDN @schottmusic
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Melanie Spanswick
17 days
I'm highlighting this wonderful new volume of piano music compiled by pianist, teacher and composer Alison Mathews. All proceeds are donated to charity with the hope of keeping music alive for children in Palestine. Do take a look: https://t.co/hOlKZqA6uN
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‘Seeds of Hope is a unique collection of 24 elementary to early intermediate piano solos and duets inspired by the courage of Palestinian children. Original compositions by internationally re…
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Melanie Spanswick
17 days
I'm highlighting this wonderful new volume of piano music compiled by pianist, teacher and composer Alison Mathews. All proceeds are donated to charity with the hope of keeping music alive for children in Palestine. Do take a look: https://t.co/hOlKZqA6uN
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‘Seeds of Hope is a unique collection of 24 elementary to early intermediate piano solos and duets inspired by the courage of Palestinian children. Original compositions by internationally re…
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Melanie Spanswick
20 days
My series Play it again: PIANO is now available in Chinese! Huge thanks to the Shanghai Music Publishing House in China, and, of course, Schott Music, who have all worked hard to make this happen. https://t.co/Nut7DBKDYG @SchottMusicLDN @schottmusic
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Melanie Spanswick
22 days
This video interview was such fun! Many thanks to pianist, author, teacher and composer @MarcelZidani for his excellent questions regarding top piano practice tips. Do have a look/listen... https://t.co/l9CuVrD6h1 @schottmusic @SchottMusicLDN
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UK-based Marcel Zidani is a concert pianist, teacher, and composer. He runs a large Facebook group called Adult Piano Beginners (click here to join) which currently hosts over 44,000 members, and i…
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Melanie Spanswick
26 days
The press are all ready here in Windsor this morning! #Trump2025
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Melanie Spanswick
29 days
Hi Everyone! Today's post continues my Piano Pedagogy Spotlight series with pianist Chenyin Li. In Part 2, Chenyin discusses her training and repertoire - do have a read! https://t.co/mMdWuttAWN @pianistmagazine
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Today’s post continues the Piano Pedagogy Series with Part 2 of four interviews featuring Chinese concert pianist and teacher Chenyin Li. In this post, we discuss Chenyin’s advanced stu…
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Melanie Spanswick
1 month
Hi Everyone! Today's blog post features the new Opus One Music Festival. In this post, festival director Shirley Wu writes about her exciting future plans - do have a read! https://t.co/YcjdxFFuTN @RoyalAcadMusic
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Over the summer, I had the good fortune to adjudicate at an up-and-coming music festival and competition in London held at the Royal Academy of Music (pictured above). The Opus One Summer Music Fes…
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Melanie Spanswick
29 days
Hi Everyone! Today's post continues my Piano Pedagogy Spotlight series with pianist Chenyin Li. In Part 2, Chenyin discusses her training and repertoire - do have a read! https://t.co/mMdWuttAWN @pianistmagazine
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melaniespanswick.com
Today’s post continues the Piano Pedagogy Series with Part 2 of four interviews featuring Chinese concert pianist and teacher Chenyin Li. In this post, we discuss Chenyin’s advanced stu…
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@ClassicalMel
Melanie Spanswick
1 month
Hi Everyone! Today's blog post features the new Opus One Music Festival. In this post, festival director Shirley Wu writes about her exciting future plans - do have a read! https://t.co/YcjdxFFuTN @RoyalAcadMusic
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melaniespanswick.com
Over the summer, I had the good fortune to adjudicate at an up-and-coming music festival and competition in London held at the Royal Academy of Music (pictured above). The Opus One Summer Music Fes…
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Melanie Spanswick
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I'm excited to share Part 1 of my four-part 'Piano Pedagogy Spotlight' interview series featuring Pianist Magazine's resident recording artist Chenyin Li - do have a read! Check out that performance of 'Feux follets' (Liszt) at the end! https://t.co/xnOJpYvSaS @pianistmagazine
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I’m continuing the popular ‘Piano Pedagogy Series’ on my blog today featuring the first of four substantial interviews with Chinese concert pianist and teacher Chenyin Li. Chenyin…
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