This thesis explores various piano techniques utilized across Europe,

providing a comprehensive analysis of their distinct methods and

pedagogical approaches. By examining these diverse techniques, I aim to

identify the elements that have been most beneficial to my personal

development as a pianist. Through comparative analysis and personal

reflection, the study highlights the significance of tailored learning in

mastering the piano. The conclusions drawn emphasize that aspiring pianists

should seek out and adopt the techniques that best suit their individual needs

and aspirations. The pursuit of personalized piano and keyboard techniques

is essential for achieving proficiency and artistic fulfillment.

This thesis starts from a scientific conception of what happens to our

muscles when we play, because we are nothing else then athletes, and we

need to treat our practice as a work out session. Then we need to remember

that we have to express our emotions through the infinite piano repertoire,

and to do that we have to remember Brugnoli’s words about what is the

“cantabile” and how to make a silent keyboard sing with his own voice.

Either you are a teacher or a student in search of answers I hope this text can

give you some creative ideas to develop your daily practice and what can

work well for you and use it for the future.

As you could hear from my concert my technique is not the best you could

find but surely is a work I have done the last twenty years and my research

approach is not finished yet, so that is my best suggestion, never feel to be

done with piano, it gives you always something new.