'Beauty and the Beast' - a CYGNETS Production
Last week was CYGNETS' production of 'Beauty and the Beast' at the Kings School in Macclesfield. Read a little more here...
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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
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 89 min read
Exercises to Improve Voice Performance on Piano
Playing a piece with multiple voices well is what separates a good pianist from a great one. Try these exercises to develop your skill!
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Jack Mitchell Smith
May 17 min read
"How to Master Piano Practice and Performance: Five Essential Tips for Success"
It's all personal, of course, but here I explore 5 things I need at my disposal when practising piano!
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Apr 246 min read
Setting up Your Piano Room
Do you have a piano? Maybe you'd like to consider one? Getting the most from your piano extends far beyond the instrument itself!...
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Apr 226 min read
'Head over Heels' - Two Years Later
It's been two years since the release of my album 'Head Over Heels' - let's have a trip down memory lane and find out more!
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Apr 153 min read
"Annie" 8th - 10th April 2024
Last week I joined CYGNETS for their springtime workshop ‘Annie’. Find out more about it here…
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Apr 109 min read
Unlocking the Secrets of Minor Scales: A Step-by-Step Guide for Musicians
In this blog I explore the three common forms of minor scale that you will need to understand and perform as a pianist.
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Apr 312 min read
Mastering Piano Notes: A Guide to Navigating the Keyboard
Today I go back to basics and explore how we can identify and learn notes. But I also advance this and explore how all notes other names!
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Mar 278 min read
"The Mental Toll of Perfection: Understanding the Guilt of Musicians"
Do you need to practice? Yes. Are you in the mood to practice? No? Is that just tough luck or should we take heed? I investigate...
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Mar 266 min read
Purple Day - Tuesday 26th March 2024
Today is Purple Day and I thought that sharing my own experience of epilepsy may help those of us yet to recognise it in themselves.
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Mar 136 min read
"Which is Best for Musical Mastery: Self Teaching or Private Piano Tuition?"
Why should you use a piano teacher when you can just as easily (and more cheaply) buy a book or download a course? Read on to find out...
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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
Aug 15, 20232 min read
Presenting...My Original Scores!
I am thrilled to welcome back some of my original scores to my online shop! Have a read on what is available to download.
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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 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
Apr 22, 20239 min read
'Head Over Heels' - One Year Later
It's been one year since 'Head Over Heels' was released, so here's a reminisce of how it all came to be.
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Apr 11, 20232 min read
'Head Over Heels' Showcase- One Year On
It's been one year since the first public performances from my original album 'Head Over Heels'. Here, I reminisce...
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