Accelerate! Piano 2026

Accelerate! Piano offers talented pianists in Years 10–12 the chance to refine their skills through practical workshops, masterclasses, and bootcamps across 2026.

Led by Adam Pinto and Cecilia Sun the program includes the opportunity to attend activities alongside UWA students, free concert tickets, and learn from a host of industry professionals.

Topics covered include:

• Choosing and preparing for your performance exam repertoire
• Refining your practise programme
• Mechanics of the Piano – “Under the Lid!”
• Historical keyboards 
• Tips for optimising pianism
• Developing a positive mindset for elite performance
• Courage in Performance 
• Musicianship skills for pianists

Cost: Full scholarship program (there is no cost to participants)

 Application details: Entry is via audition. Complete this application form and then record yourself playing your best piece (on a phone is fine) and send it to us at concerts@uwa.edu.au along with a breif statement about why you’d like to be part of Accelerate. 

Application deadline: 12 February 2026

Hallelujah Junction @ Fringe World
Saturday 14 February |  4–5pm

Accelerate Session 1
Friday 20 February | 4.30–6pm

Open Piano Class 
Monday 13 April | 1-3pm

ATAR Bootcamp
Wednesday 15 April | 10am-3pm

Accelerate Session 2
Friday 8 May | 4.30–6pm

Piano Showcase Concert         
Monday 25 May | 6–7.30pm

Accelerate Session 3                             
Friday 17 July | 10am–12pm

WA Day of Piano
Sunday 19 July | 10am–2pm

ATAR Piano Workshops     
Sunday 9 August | 2–4pm

Accelerate Session 4
Friday 11 September | 4.30–6pm