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Understanding Time Signature - Music Theory to Improve Your Piano Playing
Understanding what time signature means, why it is there and how to interpret it is essential to start reading music. Learn how here...
Jack Mitchell Smith
Mar 267 min read
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Reflecting on Piano Practice and Progress in 2024
Get ahead of the post Christmas guilt and take steps to help your progress in your piano practice and we reflect on 2024 and look ahead!
Jack Mitchell Smith
Nov 30, 20244 min read
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Getting in the Mode - A Beginner’s Guide to Modes in Music Part One: Major Modes
Think you know how to describe key signatures? Think again and learn how to apply an understanding of modes to your music theory!
Jack Mitchell Smith
Oct 26, 20249 min read
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Finishing Your Music - the Four Cadences
Learn the difference between cadences in music and start to train your ear to hearing them!
Jack Mitchell Smith
Oct 5, 202412 min read
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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
Jack Mitchell Smith
Jul 3, 20248 min read
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Crossing the Line - "When is the Right Time to Use Tied Notes vs. Whole Notes in Music?"
Unravel the mysteries of sheet music notation and understand the principles of rhythmic symmetry.
Jack Mitchell Smith
Jun 5, 202410 min read
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"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...
Jack Mitchell Smith
May 15, 20248 min read
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Score vs. Memory - Learning and Performing
The age old debate of whether or not we need to commit our music to memory is explored. It certainly has its pros...let's discuss!
Jack Mitchell Smith
Apr 17, 20248 min read
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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.
Jack Mitchell Smith
Apr 10, 20249 min read
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