PRACTISING PIANO: FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Why practising is at once difficult and meaningful Technique, style, coordination, sight-reading, fluency, harmony, rhythm, articulation… These are the most … more…
Category Archives: Tips & Tutorials
PRACTICING PIANO SERIES – PART 5
PLAYING MUSIC YOU LOVE A question out of the blue: what is the goal of reading a book, if not … more…
HOW TO IMPROVISE THE BLUES with Alberto Ferro
Alberto Ferro is one of the finest piano teachers and improvisers I know. Since he joined our school in 2017, … more…
PRACTICING PIANO SERIES – PART 4
PRACTICING PIANO EFFICIENTLY Two activities happen every time we sit at our piano: playing is one, practicing is another. It … more…
PRACTICING PIANO SERIES – PART 3
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT There are several myths surrounding the idea of piano practice, a few of which I will try … more…
PRACTICING PIANO SERIES – PART 2
Myth 2 – PRACTICE MEAN REPETITION We generally believe that boredom and mechanical work are necessary parts of proficiently practicing … more…
PRACTICING PIANO SERIES – PART 1
There are several myths surrounding the idea of practice, a few of which I will try to debunk in a … more…
WHEN YOUR BRAIN HIJACKS YOUR FINGERS
Your brain hijacks your fingers because they speak two completely different languages. So, it’s really important to understand and recognise … more…
HOW TO BUILD STRONGER, MORE INDEPENDENT FINGERS!
Here is another fantastic video from one of our star piano coaches, Siwan Rhys. We’ve shown you some incredible piano … more…
ALL CHORDS IN 10 MINUTES
Today I’m doing something rather crazy. I am going to teach you all the chords in just 10 minutes.
Let’s get started! more...