School of Virtuosity with Sara Davis Buechner

Want to unlock the potential in your fingers? Here's how.

Imagine effortlessly tackling Liszt's most challenging passages. Or bringing new life to Chopin's intricate Études. But alas, you find yourself frustrated by uneven scales, clumsy trills, and limited reach. All issues that put a ceiling on your passion and motivation. Is it possible to overcome these hurdles as a pianist?

Yes, it is. Join pianist Sara Davis Buechner as she delves into Alberto Jonás’s "Master School of Modern Piano Playing and Virtuosity." She unveils the techniques of great pianists in detail and shows you how to start applying them right away, complete with storied repertoire examples. Practice along, stay the course…and harness the secrets to virtuosic confidence.

Increase your reach and control with targeted hand extension exercises, so you can handle expansive chords and octaves in any piece you play.
Master fluid scales, repeated notes, and trills so you can navigate challenging works from Schumann, Liszt, Chopin, and many more with ease.
Learn unique fingerings, chromatic double note scales, and advanced fingerings — and achieve precision and finesse in your playing.

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meet YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Sara Davis Buechner

Sara Davis Buechner is a celebrated concert pianist known for her musical command, artistry, and independence. Her technique and interpretive prowess have earned her global acclaim.

In her twenties, Buechner won top prizes at major piano competitions, including Queen Elisabeth, Leeds, Mozart, and the Tchaikovsky Competition. She soon launched her career, performing at famous venues like Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the Hollywood Bowl — early successes that would build a strong foundation for her artistic journey.

Over the ensuing years, Buechner would play with leading orchestras such as the New York Philharmonic, San Francisco Symphony, and Philadelphia Orchestra. She has premiered works by contemporary composers like John Corigliano, Michael Brown, and Yukiko Nishimura. Her recordings feature music by Ferruccio Busoni, Gershwin, and others, winning awards such as Germany’s Deutsches Schallplattenpreis.

Buechner has begun to shape a new generation of pianists through her teaching roles at Temple University, Manhattan School of Music, and the University of British Columbia.

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