Concert Pianist • Pianism Scientist • Medical Doctor
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Concert Pianist
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"a triumph of musical imagination" ... "it was a revelation" ... "hauntingly beautiful" ... "impeccable taste" ... "an astonishing wealth of detail"... "a recital to grip the attention"
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Book
"This book is a revelation. The universe of pianistic art is examined from all sides and put to the test."
(Prof Dr Altenmüller, Former Head, Institute of Music Physiology and Musician's Medicine, Germany)
(Prof Dr Altenmüller, Former Head, Institute of Music Physiology and Musician's Medicine, Germany)
Pianism Consultant
"...a foundation for healthier, more effective, and truly optimised pianism."
(Timothy Young, Head of Piano, Australian National Academy of Music)
(Timothy Young, Head of Piano, Australian National Academy of Music)
Upcoming Events
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May 16, 2026 – Masterclass. 10am - Workshop. Victorian Music Teachers Association (VMTA). Melbourne LINK
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May 18-21, 2026 – Piano Masterclasses at Australian National Academy of Music. Melbourne
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Piano Festival 2026, May 21-24.
Scotch College. Melbourne. More details in Brochure. All public events. All welcome. |
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May 22, 2026 – Piano Masterclass.
• 1:00pm. James Campbell Room. Scotch College, Melbourne. Book HERE or via code, above. |
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May 23, 2026 – Soloist: Beethoven Piano Concerto No.4 (Scotch College Orchestra)
Conductor: Bach's D minor Piano Concerto (with soloists Victoria Bilogan, William Cheah, Elaine Chin). • 7:30pm. Ian Roach Hall. Scotch College, Melbourne. Book HERE or via code, above. |
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May 24, 2026 – Lecture-Demonstration: '10 key tips to optimising performance and practice.'
• 11:30am. James Campbell Room. Scotch College, Melbourne. Book HERE or via code, above. |
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May 24, 2026 – Piano Duo with Eidit Golder.
Programme: 'Petrushka' by Stravinksy & 'Mother Goose Suite' by Ravel • 1:45-2:45pm. Ian Roach Hall. Scotch College, Melbourne. Book HERE or via code, above |
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May 28, 2026 – Piano Solo & Duo (with Kristian Chong).
Schubert programme: 3 Klavierstücke D946 (Roberts), Fantasie (duo), Sonata in Bb, D960 (Chong). Inaugural Concert for the Nightingale Performing Arts Piano Series • 7.00pm. Nightingale Gallery, Armadale, Melbourne. Book HERE. |
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May 29, 2026 – Masterclass. VCA Secondary School (VCASS) Melbourne
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May 30, 2026 – Piano and Actor (George Werther, AO). "Bach - A Diary of Life and Love"
Journey into the inner world of J.S.Bach – the inexplicable genius and man – in this emotionally-charged, full-length music and theatre performance. • 7:30 pm Church of All Nations, 180 Palmerstone St. Carlton, 3053. Tix: $30 (adult) BOOK / $20 (concession) BOOK / School kids FREE / Tix at Door also (tap-payment). |
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Jun 21, 2026 – Piano Talk-Workshop. Optimizing Pianism and Tips for Teachers. EPTA China group.
• 3-5pm. Royal College of Music, London |
Recent Past Events
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Mar 26, 2026 – MEDIA NEWS. Artists Spotlight article, posted by Move Records, Melbourne.
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Mar 15, 2026 – London International Piano Symposium:
'Re-thinking Piano Performance': Embodying the Performer. Royal College of Music, London. AM – Lecture Presentation on 'The Touch-Tone relationship' PM – Round-table book discussions with Prof. J Rink, Prof. L Richie, P Roskell. Also, with Prof A. McGreggor & Dr M Banger & Dr C MacKie |
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Dec 2, 2025 – Talk. 'Want to win? How to upgrade thinking and process to excel at anything!', City of London School for Boys, London.
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Oct 23, 2025 – Guest Speaker. Evening event. Savage Club, Melbourne
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Oct 23, 2025 – Masterclass. Xavier school with Genazzano Girls School, Melbourne
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Oct 21, 2025 – Lunchtime Talk. 'Optimising Pianism – Optimising interactions'. Hawthorn Rotary Club, Melbourne
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Oct 19, 2025 – Masterclass-Teaching workshop
10:30am-12:30pm, Lyra Piano Shop, Camberwell. Entry: $60 adult (+child free) (NB. Seating very limited - please book!) In this masterclass-workshop session, Dr Roberts will discuss evidence-based concepts from his new book, and will work hands on with 3 advanced students (diploma level and tertiary students) demonstrating how to improve practice, process habits, technique and interpretative skills. Suitable for piano students and teachers. |
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Oct 18, 2025 – Piano Solo. 'Timeless Music for a Time-Ticking World'.
Bach's Goldberg Variations, Debussy, Scriabin, Messiaen, Ravel & Poulenc. 3pm. St Mark's Church, Fitzroy. Melbourne. |
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Oct 17, 2025 – Masterclass. Piano class. Monash University, Melbourne
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Oct 16, 2025 – Talk. 'Optimising Learning'. Scotch College, Melbourne
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Oct 11, 2025 – Soloist. Mozart Concerto No.12 in A (K414). ProMusica Orchestra.
• 7:30pm. Scotch College, Melbourne. |
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Oct 7, 2025 – Masterclass. Piano Class. Australian National Academy of Music
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