Welcome

The California Piano Performance Workshop for Adults (CPPWA) is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to promoting improvement and excellence in piano performance by pianists who enjoy playing and listening to classical music. It was started in 2013 under the guidance of piano teacher Kathryn B. Hull by two of her adult students who wanted to improve their ability to perform for an audience and have practice goals.

The workshops are held at 3:00 P.M.on the third Sunday of each month. The participants perform “works in progress,” some of which will be played the next month as they improve. The pianists perform whatever they are working on, which includes works from Baroque to Contemporary. Beethoven, Chopin, Schubert and Debussy are the most performed. The group is very supportive, encouraging each performer and occasionally making helpful suggestions or commenting on improvement. Following the performances, snacks, wine and stimulating conversation is shared among friends.

The fees charged ($20 for performing and $10 to audit) go to help with miscellaneous expenses, but primarily to pay for a twice-a-year Master Class. A professional concert artist/teacher will listen to the pianists and give helpful suggestions for improvement as well as confirm good musicianship. A recital in the late spring is open to the public.

It is an informal, enthusiastic group who come from all walks of life – teaching, business, medicine, even piano teachers, many of whom continue to take lessons. If you are interested in participating, call Kathryn Hull 760-771-1041 or e-mail her at kathyhull@aol.com and let her know what you may be playing – or just come to listen and see if you would like to be an informed musician/pianist or to see if this would be a good fit for you.