🎹 Week 1: Pick Your Piece!
(Starting September 15th!)

This week is all about choosing your Chopin repertoire. Whether you’re stepping into Chopin’s world for the very first time or you’ve played his music before, the goal is to select a piece that inspires you—and challenges you just enough.

We’ve curated a list to help guide your choice:

🎹 Beginner-Friendly Selections (Level 1–3)

Perfect for players new to Chopin. These works focus on melody, expression, and clarity of touch.

• Prelude in E minor, Op. 28 No. 4

• Waltz in A minor, B. 150 (Posthumous)

• Prelude in B minor, Op. 28 No. 6

🎼 Intermediate Selections (Level 4–6)

For players ready to explore deeper expression, voicing, and rubato.

• Nocturne in C♯ minor, Op. Posth.

• Mazurka in A minor, Op. 67 No. 4

• Waltz in C♯ minor, Op. 64 No. 2

• Prelude in D-flat major, Op. 28 No. 15 “Raindrop”

🎶 Advanced Selections (Level 7–8+)

For seasoned players seeking to embrace Chopin’s full virtuosity and emotional range.

• Ballade No. 1 in G minor, Op. 23

• Scherzo No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 31

• Polonaise in A-flat major, Op. 53 “Heroic”

• Nocturne in D-flat major, Op. 27 No. 2

✅ Your Week 1 Task:

• Pick your piece

• Comment below with what you’ve chosen (and why, if you’d like!)

• If you’re unsure, ask for recommendations—we’re here to help!

This week is all about inspiration and intention—no pressure to start practicing yet. Next week, we’ll dive into analysis and interpretation with Eloise Kim.

Let the journey into Chopin’s world begin!