Play the Music, Not Just the Notes

In this course, you will discover the origin of the Nocturnes, Chopin's compositional genius, and the emotional depth behind every phrase. Go beyond playing the notes, truly understand the musical style. 

Overcome the Technical Challenges

I break down the challenging passages into manageable steps. From polyrhythm to rubato and pedaling to dynamic control, you will learn strategies to practice efficiently and effectively, maximizing your progress.

Capture the Emotional Soul

Learn how to interpret the piece's romantic spirit, understand the harmonic progression and modulation that shift the musical mood, and develop the musical intelligence to play it expressively and authentically.

About This Course

The B-flat minor nocturne is a masterpiece that captures the heart of Romantic piano music. But let's be honest—it's also challenging. The polyrhythm, delicate phrasing, and emotional depth can feel overwhelming if you're learning it alone. That's why I created this 116 minutes of piano course to make your learning process easier. I've broken down every section of this nocturne into 11 detailed, digestible lessons. These lessons will help you build a solid technical foundation, learn practice strategies, gain insights on phrasing, articulation, color contrast, pedaling, and rubato. By the end of this course, you won't just know how to play the notes — you will understand the music. You'll play it with confidence, elegance, and the emotional expression that the composer intended. Ready to transform your playing? Let's get started.

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Course Curriculum

4 Chapters · 13 Lessons

    1. Learning Goals, Warm-ups, and Learning Steps Free preview

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      Lesson 1: Mastering the Right Hand

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      Lesson 2: Shaping the Phrases

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      Lesson 3: Learning the Left Hand

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      Lesson 4: Putting Hands Together

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      Lesson 5: It's Time to Add the Pedal

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      Lesson 6: Learning the Right Hand

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      Lesson 7: Learning the Left Hand & Putting Hands Together

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      Lesson 8: Putting the Cherry on Top

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      Lesson 9: Learning the Right Hand

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      Lesson 10: Learning the Left Hand and Playing Hands Together

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      Lesson 11: The Finishing Touch

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      Course Exit Survey

About the Artist Teacher

Hi, I'm Dr. Tingting Zhang, a passionate pianist and educator with 30 years of teaching experience. I have taught students of all ages and levels. I see how music has transformed my students and enriched their lives. That's why in addition to teaching in my award-winning piano studio in California, I want to share my knowledge with more music lovers like you. I hope that my piano courses will help you improve your technique, develop deeper understanding of various musical styles, and ultimately reach your full musical potential.  I hold Master of Music and Doctor of Music degrees in Piano Performance and Pedagogy from Northwestern University School of Music.

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