Five Tips for More Comfortable Hands in Piano Playing
If your hands don't feel comfortable when playing piano, have a read through this blog for some tips to help you develop more fluid playing.
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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 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 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 263 min read
"Demystifying Stem Direction in Music Notation: Heads and Tails Explained"
Learn which direction the stem should and shouldn't face in music notation and boost your transcription skills!
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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 202 min read
Murder in Nantwich - Back to the 1910's
There was a murder at Richmond Villages, Nantwich in May 2024 - and I was there to...play piano for it!
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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 178 min read
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!
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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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