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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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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 2010 min read
"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 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
Nov 24, 20232 min read
Priestley College - Warrington
This week I have been accompanying at Priestley College in Warrington. Find out more here...
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Nov 6, 20237 min read
POV - Thoughts of an Audition Pianist
After a lovely morning playing for some auditions at the Arden School of Theatre, here is a post from the point of view of the pianist!
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Oct 16, 20235 min read
Miniature Music - Big Success
The debut of 'Miniatures' for Piano by Michael A Grant. Performed by myself on Friday 13th October 2023 in Didsbury. Find out more here!
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Sep 18, 20233 min read
SUCCESS - Fantasia in C Minor - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
I can play Mozart's complete Fantasia in C Minor (Köchel No. 475) now! Watch my video and read about how I perfected my final performance!
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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 29, 20231 min read
Miniatures for Piano - LIVE!
Coming soon - 'Miniatures' LIVE! Michael A Grant's suite of 12 piano shorts performed by me in Didsbury, October 2023!
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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 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
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
Jul 28, 20234 min read
Pain vs. Gain on Piano...
Sometimes I wonder if the pain is worth the gain on piano. I believe so, but hear me out...
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Jul 14, 20234 min read
The Recording Button - Your Worst Audience Member
Is it normal to go wrong so often when recording? Yes. Why? Here are my thoughts...
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