Train Like a Concert Pianist
Professional Video Masterclasses for Intermediate, Advanced and Professional Pianists
Learn directly from internationally acclaimed Hungarian concert pianist, professor and international competition juror István I. Székely, a distinguished representative of the Franz Liszt Tradition through his own musical education.
Far beyond generic tutorials, PianoMasterClass is a complete artistic training system. We don’t simply teach what to play—we teach how to think, practise, prepare, and perform like a concert pianist
Meet István I. Székely
Internationally Recognised Teacher
Professor at Centro Superior Katarina Gurska in Madrid and in Franz Liszt Center in La Nucia, Spain. Lecturer in Universities, Festivals and Master Classes Worldwide.
International Jury Member
Frequent Jury member of over 30+ International Piano Competitions: Isidor Bajic in Serbia, Béla Bartók and Takács in Austria, Samsons Francois in France, Orbetello, Rospigliosi and Acquaviva in Italy, José Porta and Alicante, Villa de Xabia in Spain, Scherzo, Ashdod, Tartini in Slovenia, Takács, Gothenburg International Piano Competition in Sweden, Great Piano Masters, Franz Liszt Center, Golden Piano Talents etc.
Concert Pianist
One of the most outstanding performers of his generation with hundreds of recitals held worldwide.
Direct Line to Franz Liszt
István has a direct pedagogical line through his mentors to Franz Liszt: Orsolya Szabó➛Pál Kadosa➛Arnold Székely➛István Thomán➛Franz Liszt. He represents one of the finest piano schools.
Your Artistic Training Includes:
Professionally produced, in-depth video masterclasses that you can study at your own pace—with lifetime access and all future updates included
Piano Competitions
Directly from a Jury Member
- We reveal everything: What are we looking for, what are the important aspects and points, how to prepare yourself properly
- Nervous Tempo
- Unreliable Memory
- The First Impression
- Wrong notes: should you worry?
- The importance of the right tempo
Pro Practice
A complete structure for your preparation
- The most efficient and professional way of practising
- From moment one to the concert stage
- The professional preparation of the piece
- How to practise the repertory at each phase
- Concert day
The Art of Scales
The Armoury of your Technique
- Boost your technique
- The highest level and quality of scale playing
- Elite training of your technique Armoury
- The connection with the piano
- The secret A-B-A-C-A technical preparation
Stage Fright
The ideal way to win over it
- Why do we have it?
- How to behave on the stage
- What is the only way to be prepared for it, how to accept it?
- Creativity as the key of success
- The fear from the mistakes
- The importance of honesty
The Perfect Posture
So often forgotten but so important!
- How important it is to sit properly, a detailed explanation
- Avoid injuries
- An overview and description of the correct way: everything will depend on it
F. Chopin: Ballade No.1
A detailed walkthrough
- In-depth explanation and walkthrough of the Score and Chopin’s annotation
- A detailed information about common mistakes
Legato, Phrasing, Cantabile
Old School in Modern Times
- How to create it?
- Electricity in the phrase
- How to speak and sing on the piano: a forgotten quality
The Brahms Exercises
The ultimate music-related exercise book
- No more mechanical playing
- Use your technique to serve the music
- Feel comfortable while you play: Enjoy your profession!
PianoMasterClass
Professional Video Masterclasses-
What International Juries Look For
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Stage Fright
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Legato, Phrasing, Cantabile
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Elite Practice
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Professional Technique Development
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Brahms Exercises in Detail
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The Perfect Posture
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Chopin Ballade No.1 Walkthrough
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14 days Money Back Guarantee
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All Future Video Masterclasses Included
Our Core Values
International Level
Expert Guidance
Exclusive Content
Excellence
Feedback from Our Students
Talent is not the problem. Preparation is.
What is missing is a clear, professional preparation system-something rarely taught
How Talented Pianists Lose Competitions-And How to Fix it Before the Jury Hears the First Note
A Structured Online Masterclass System trusted by international jury members and professional performers-designed for pianists, piano students and parents who want real results, not guesswork.
The PianoMasterClass Solution
How to build repertoire the most professional way
How to transform practise into performance security
How to prepare musically, mentally and structurally
How to perform under pressure with clarity and confidence
Why Talented Pianists and Students Fail on Stage
Most performance problems are not technical! Jury Members hear the same issues again and again: Secure practise at home, insecurity on stage Musical ideas disappearing under pressure Memory lapses despite "knowing" the piece Over-practice without strategic preparation
This program is for you if you want to:
Know what Competition Juries really look for
Learn the ultimate way of practising
Follow the Franz Liszt Tradition
Learn to handle Stage Fright
Bring your playing to another level
Feel comfortable on the stage while performing in a concert, competition, recording or exam, or even in your piano lesson
Most performance problems are not technical!
Jury Members hear the same issues again and again:
Secure practise at home, insecurity on stage
Musical ideas disappearing under pressure
Memory lapses despite "knowing" the piece
Over-practice without strategic preparation
