Accelerate! Piano offers talented pianists in Years 10–12 the chance to refine their skills through practical workshops, masterclasses, and bootcamps across 2026. 

Led by Adam Pinto and Cecilia Sun the program includes the opportunity to attend activities alongside UWA students, free concert tickets, and learn from a host of industry professionals.  

Topics include:

• Choosing and preparing for your performance exam repertoire  
• Refining your practise programme 
• Mechanics of the Piano – “Under the Lid!” 
• Historical keyboards  
• Tips for optimising pianism 
• Developing a positive mindset for elite performance 
• Courage in Performance  
• Musicianship skills for pianists

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Accelerate Session 1
Friday 20 February | 4.30–6pm 

Open Piano Class
  Monday 13 April | 1-3pm 

ATAR Bootcamp
 Wednesday 15 April | 10am-3pm 

Accelerate Session 2
Friday 8 May | 4.30–6pm 

Piano Showcase Concert
Monday 25 May | 6–7.30pm 

Accelerate Session 3
Friday 17 July | 10am–12pm 

WA Day of Piano
 Sunday 19 July | 10am–2pm 

ATAR Piano Workshops
Sunday 9 August | 2–4pm 

Accelerate Session 4
 Friday 11 September | 4.30–6pm

Cost: Full scholarship program (there is no cost to participants)
Application details: Entry is via audition. Record yourself playing your best piece (on a phone is fine) and send it to us along with a statement about why you'd like to be part of Accelerate.
Questions? Email [email protected] or call 6488 7836

Apply now