"8 Effective Practice Techniques for Musicians: How to Perfect the Art of Practising"
It can seem quite baffling that we need advice on how to practice. But so many of us get it wrong. Read on for some useful tips...
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Mar 61 min read
Macclesfield Nub News Debut
Read my article on the Macclesfield Nub News website and be inspired to take up piano!
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Sep 11, 20232 min read
Treble Clef Sight Reading Exercises
I developed a few exercises to help a pupil progress their treble clef sight reading, and rather than waste them, here I am sharing them!
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Sep 7, 20236 min read
Tips for Nervous Beginners...
This blog is aimed for all beginners / restarting learners of the piano! It's okay - it's not scary! Just enjoy the process!
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Sep 1, 20237 min read
Clef, Key, Time - A Quick Reference for Beginners
Clef, Key, Time. These are the marks at the beginning of a score that hold all the secrets you need to start playing the music comfortably.
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Aug 16, 20239 min read
Understanding Chords and Inversions
A quick guide to finding chords and understanding them better.
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Aug 11, 20235 min read
Playing Multiple Voices on Piano
I think one of the most difficult things to explain away is voices, so I was inspired to write this blog post on the subject.
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Aug 3, 20233 min read
Committing Music to Memory
I have been committing a few pieces to memory lately. Here are some tips and tricks if you need to do so...
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Jack Mitchell Smith
May 30, 20236 min read
The Art of the Metronome
When is the best time to practice with a metronome? Here are some tWhen is the best time to practice with a metronome? Here are some tips...
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Jack Mitchell Smith
May 23, 20237 min read
Pedal Properly - A Quick Reference
Our best friend on the piano may actually be compromising how good a pianist we really are! Read on to find out more on how we should pedal.
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Jack Mitchell Smith
May 19, 20236 min read
Six Ways to Improve Your Piano Playing
If you're a great pianist, you can almost certainly still be better. Here are six tips to help you improve even more!
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Jack Mitchell Smith
May 12, 20235 min read
Week One as a Private Piano Tutor
This week has been my first week as a private piano tutor, with TWO new pupils! Find out how I (and they) got on...
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Jack Mitchell Smith
May 2, 20235 min read
5 "Don'ts" of Learning Piano
It's tempting to fall into one or more of these 5 traps when learning piano. Read on to learn what to avoid - and how to!
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Mar 16, 20236 min read
Your First Piano - What To Know
If you are looking into buying a new piano - whether as a beginner or otherwise - it's important to get some things right.
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Mar 10, 20235 min read
How The Piano Works and How You Can Play Better
The piano is a magnificent instrument and just understanding it a bit better can improve your playing!
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Mar 7, 20236 min read
5 Piano Myths - DEBUNKED
Are you looking to start learning the piano? Perhaps - but if so you may have been put off by some chilling horror stories worthy of a...
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