Balancing Act: How to Prioritise and Identify What Requires Practice on Piano
When it comes time to your piano practice, why not vary it up a bit with a couple of the tips from this blog...
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Nov 96 min read
Handy Tips: Getting Your Hand into a Comfortable Position for Playing Piano
Learn how to develop your hand position on piano so you are more ready to take on new music in any key!
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Oct 1910 min read
Putting Chords into Practice - How Chord Can Help Your Learning of Piano Music
Learn how the knowledge and application of chords can help you develop your learning towards all types of piano music.
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Oct 127 min read
Making Music with Chords I, IV and V
Chords I, IV and V are so useful when it comes to playing and writing music. Learn how to find them and how to use them!
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Sep 2812 min read
How to Kickstart Your Motivation in Piano Playing: Steps to Becoming More Motivated to Learn and Play
If you are struggling in being motivated when you learn piano, perhaps some of these suggestions will give you the push to keep going!
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Sep 219 min read
Utilising the Power of Intervals on Piano
Learn how to identify intervals on piano and how they can help you become a better performer, sight reader and musician.
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Sep 147 min read
The Art of Making Up Your Own Technical Exercises for Piano
Improve your piano playing by making up your own technical exercises! It's easy and it's extremely rewarding. Read on to learn more...
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Sep 710 min read
Adding the Human Touch - Playing Your Piano Music With Emotion
We’ve done the bulk of the work! You can play the exercise from your book. Perhaps a study piece. Or maybe you’ve been working on an...
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Aug 3114 min read
How to Learn a Piece of Piano Music - from Scratch!
Here are some tips and tricks to help you choose and learn a piece of piano music - from scratch!
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Aug 246 min read
Five Gimmicks to Avoid When Learning Piano
Not everything designed to help you is a bonus. Don't be tempted to try and progress your learning using one of these!
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Aug 147 min read
Using Pentascales to Understand Major and Minor Music
Train your ear to hear the differences between major and minor tonality using simple pentascales as a starting point!
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Aug 713 min read
How to Develop an Octave Stretch on Piano - Exercises for Smaller Hands
If you are looking for exercises to develop your stretch on piano, look no further. Here are a fair few designed to gradually increase your
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Jul 317 min read
Finding the ‘Sweet Spot’ in Piano Playing - Reading Music vs. Looking vs. Instinct
It's important to get the balance right between reading music, listening to what you play and knowing where your hands are.
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Jul 247 min read
The Power of the Wrist in Piano Playing
Improve your fluidity playing piano by practising some simple wrist exercises. The wrist is key to getting a good flow in music!
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Jul 108 min read
One Year of Teaching Piano - A Retrospect
It's been just over a year since I started teaching piano. I can't believe how far I've come as, not only a teacher, but as a pianist.
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Jul 38 min read
Strengthening Your Pulse On Piano - Basic Exercises to Help You Improve
Master your piano pulse with these tailor-made exercises! Strengthen your rhythm and improve your pulse on piano with these fundamental tips
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Jun 127 min read
"Balancing Act: The Fine Line Between Listening and Performing Whilst Playing Piano"
Discover the delicate balance between listening and performing piano. Learn how active listening can elevate your playing and enhance your m
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Jack Mitchell Smith
May 299 min read
"The Ultimate Guide to Finding Chords on the Piano: Tips and Techniques"
Discover how to find any major or minor chords on piano and start applying them to your music today!
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Jack Mitchell Smith
May 224 min read
Unfolding the Intrigue: The Extraordinary Tale of a Folding Piano
There is still much snootiness about whether or not you need a real piano to learn. Here's a story to challenge that narrative...
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Jack Mitchell Smith
May 158 min read
"Unlocking the Secrets: How to Perfect Your Piano Sight Reading Skills"
To be a natural at sight reading, it takes as much practice as the piano itself! There are, however, some tips and tricks up my sleeve...
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