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Master Your Practice: A Lecture, Demonstration, and Performance with Carlo Santos

  • Michael Lipnicki Fine Pianos 6033 Centre Street South Calgary, AB, T2H 0C2 Canada (map)

Ever wonder how to get more out of your practice time?

What makes the difference between effective practice and aimless repetition? How do you tackle tricky sections that just won’t seem to improve?

Join us for an exclusive lecture and practice demonstration with Carlo Santos, award-winning pianist and founder of Virtus Music, as he reveals the proven practice strategies that helped him win the national gold medal from the Royal Conservatory of Music. Carlo will break down the science and art of practicing effectively—and you’ll get to see these techniques in action with a live demonstration.

What You’ll Learn?

Targeted Practice Strategies: Learn how to break down challenging sections with precision—discover the optimal tempo, section size, and number of repetitions required to make meaningful progress.

Practice Drills for Maximum Impact: See how Carlo uses proven drilling techniques to help students overcome even the trickiest passages.

Smart Tempo Management: Understand when to slow down, speed up, or hold steady to build accuracy and confidence.

Pro Tips & Techniques: Gain insights into practice efficiency, mindset, and focus techniques used by top-tier musicians.

See it in Action

After the lecture, watch Carlo guide you through a live practice demonstration. You’ll witness firsthand how effective practice transforms even the most challenging sections into polished, performance-ready passages.

Live Performance & Audience Participation

Following the lecture and demonstration, Carlo will treat you to a 30-minute performance featuring a mix of classical masterpieces and improvisation. The performance includes active audience participation, giving you the rare opportunity to influence and interact with the music in real time.

Who Should Attend?

  • Pianists of all levels seeking to enhance their practice skills.

  • Music teachers looking for practical strategies to help their students improve.

  • Parents of music students who want to support their child’s practice journey more effectively.

  • Music enthusiasts eager for a unique and interactive musical experience.

Seats are limited—reserve your free tickets here!

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Donations to the Virtus Music Scholarships and Student Initiatives Fund are welcome.

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