Bay PianoFest Conducting Workshops

The Bay PianoFest Conducting Workshops are designed specifically for pianists who wish to deepen their understanding of music from the conductor’s perspective. This immersive experience provides hands-on training in baton technique, score reading, rehearsal leadership, and ensemble communication—all essential skills that strengthen a pianist’s musical insight and collaborative artistry.

For pianists, studying conducting cultivates a broader sense of musical architecture, enhances listening across multiple lines, and sharpens interpretive awareness. It also offers valuable perspective on working with orchestras, whether as a concerto soloist or collaborative musician.

Participants will have the opportunity to conduct live ensembles, receive personalized feedback from experienced faculty, and explore the rich connection between gesture, expression, and sound. These workshops are ideal for pianists at an advanced pre-college or collegiate level who are curious about conducting or seeking to become more complete musicians.

Set in a supportive and artistically vibrant environment, the Bay PianoFest Conducting Workshops inspire pianists to lead with clarity, confidence, and deeper musical understanding—both on and off the podium.