Piano Techniques for Modern Music

Four modules connect physical playing habits with contemporary piano examples. Zahili Gonzalez Zamora develops posture and hand position before finger, arm and wrist techniques, then pedaling. Exercises give learners a way to compare their sound and coordination rather than treating technique as an abstract set of rules.

What you will learn

• Develop controlled finger and arm movements
• Connect wrist technique with chord playing
• Apply and listen critically to pedaling

Who this suits

The course is listed Beginner but requires basic music theory, including notation reading. Learners need access to a piano or keyboard to complete the playing exercises.

Before you enroll

The workload includes lessons, exercises and assessment, with practice beyond viewing time. Online instruction cannot provide the same individualized feedback as a teacher observing your playing. Work gradually and prioritize relaxed control over speed. A completion certificate records course achievement rather than a graded instrumental examination result.

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Put it into practice

Record a short original exercise before and after a practice session. Listen for evenness and phrasing, then identify one specific technique to revisit with slower, deliberate practice.

Source and review

This overview is based on the provider's published information, checked on 12 October 2026. It is an editorial assessment, not a claim that we completed the resource. Time filters are approximate study ranges; projects and exercises can take longer.

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