{"id":3407,"date":"2026-09-17T09:18:53","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T07:18:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pianomeetups.com\/madrid\/?page_id=3407"},"modified":"2026-09-17T09:18:54","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T07:18:54","slug":"the-project","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pianomeetups.com\/madrid\/en\/the-project\/","title":{"rendered":"The Project"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Madrid PianoMeetups<\/span> began when I started learning the piano later in life. In my case, after turning 40, I decided to learn without any real prior foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learning piano as an adult is a real challenge. Beyond the obvious effort of learning an instrument, the solitude of the piano may be the hardest challenge to overcome. I missed having fellow musicians to talk with, share with, and learn from. Along the way, I kept wondering whether there were other people in the same situation: wanting to play piano as adults and share piano-centred moments with like-minded people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That is how the PianoMeetups movement began. We are a pioneering club in Spain and Europe because of the way we do things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are a completely voluntary, non-profit initiative. Today we are a non-profit cultural association registered in Spain’s National Register of Associations. The costs of keeping the project running\u2014equipment, room hire, Meetup.com, and so on\u2014are covered by a small contribution from event attendees and by association members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We play for ourselves, with no financial interest. Whether you are trying to overcome stage fright, preparing a repertoire, or simply doing it for pleasure, every pianist at every level is welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An important part of each event starts after the performances. That is when the PianoMeetup Social begins: we continue the event with a drink and conversation. The musical and social sides are equally important; these events do not make sense without both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are not a singles group, nor do we want to be the school from Fame<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We cultivate a healthy, trusting atmosphere and reject any behaviour that creates discord. Anyone brave enough to step onto a stage and play in front of strangers deserves every possible encouragement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Daniel Seixas<\/h2>\n\n\n

Founder of PianoMeetups<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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