Study Group #1: Chopin's Prelude in E minor

Welcome to our very first Study Group — a space for collaborative, peer-led learning!

We’re starting with one of the most moving works in the piano repertoire: Chopin’s Prelude in E minor, Op. 28 No. 4.

Why this piece? Because we’re leading up to the International Chopin Competition, and what better way to prepare than by immersing ourselves in Chopin’s language together. This isn’t a formal class — it’s a chance to learn side by side, share ideas, and discover new layers of the music. I’ll be working on the piece right along with you, and I can’t wait to see what insights we uncover as a group.

🗓️ What to expect:
Starting September 8th, we’ll explore:

Melody and balance — bringing out the singing line above the chords
Left-hand harmony — keeping the pulse steady and clear
Rubato and expression — shaping time without losing flow
Tone and pedaling — finding colors that bring the Prelude to life
Your own questions, discoveries, and perspectives!

We’ll also meet for two live Zoom sessions to share progress, exchange ideas, and celebrate our work on this piece. (Times and clickable links below!)
 

Livestream Presentation: September 11th at 11am PT

Zoom session #1: September 11th at 11:20am PT

Note: This zoom session will start with approximately a 15-20 minute short lecture and deep dive on the piece with Dominic, before we dive into all of your questions and conversations!

Zoom session #2: September 19th at 11am PT

✅ How to participate:

1. Sign up Here!

2. Download or open the score for the Prelude in E minor

3. Introduce yourself below!

4. Join the prompts and discussions

5. Share your thoughts, questions, or even a short recording if you’d like

Zoom Study Group #2 Video!

https://youtu.be/fvAsw5bfgKE

Dominic's Annotated Score Here!

Annotated Score link