Concert Pianist • Pianism Consultant • Author • Medical Doctor
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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"
"impeccable taste" ... "an astonishing wealth of detail"... "a recital to grip the attention"
"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)
"...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 30, 2026 – Piano and Actor (George Werther) – An intimate portrait of J.S.Bach. Church of all Nations, Carlton
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May 29, 2026 – Masterclass. VCA Secondary School (VCASS) Melbourne
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May 28, 2026 – Piano Solo and Duo (with Kristian Chong). Schubert programme. Nightingale Gallery, Armadale, Melbourne
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May 21-24, 2026 – Piano Festival. Scotch College, Melbourne
• May 24, 1:45pm – Piano Duo with Eidit Golder. Works by Stravinksy and Ravel • May 24, 11:30am – Lecture-Demonstration • May 23, 7:30pm – Beethoven Piano Concerto No.4 |
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May 18-21, 2026 – Piano Masterclasses at Australian National Academy of Music. Melbourne
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May 16, 2026 – Masterclass. 10am -Workshop. Victorian Music Teachers Association. VMTA.
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Mar 15, 2026 – Book Presentation. London International Piano Symposium: 'Re-thinking Piano Performance'. Royal College of Music, London.
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Recent Events
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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 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 7, 2025 – Masterclass. Piano Class. Australian National Academy of Music
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Oct 6, 2025 – Masterclass. Piano class. Melbourne Conservatory of Music
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Sep 25, 2025 – Talk & Masterclass. 'Optimizing Practice and Performance'. Channing Girls School, London
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Sep 18, 2025 – Talk & Masterclass. 'Optimizing Practice and Performance'. City of London School for Boys, London
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May 14, 2025 - Presentation. 'Optimizing Pianism - Optimizing Anaesthesia' - Anaesthetic Meeting, Kettering NHS Trust
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May 10, 2025 – Workshop. 'Optimising Performance' (for college musicians). William Goodenough House, London
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Apr 3, 2025 – Talk. Book Launch Presentation. Churchill Room, Goodenough College, London. 8pm
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