Jack Mitchell Smith

How can a book about dinosaurs inspire a fresh approach to piano practice? CHAOS! Find out more...

Tackle the fear of not being able to span many piano keys by using some simple 'rearranged' arpeggios to develop a little bit more hand span

We've had a great Christmas and New Year, but don't forget the piano! Read this blog to refresh your learning.

Have you made a New Year's Resolution yet? As pianists, we ought to focus on very specific ones to keep us going. Read on for inspiration...

It's too close to Christmas to learn anything new now, so just enjoy me showing off some festive piano instead! Merry Christmas!

Use Christmas as an excuse to ditch scales in your piano practice for the learning of a classic Christmas Carol!

For the first time in a while I played piano for a wedding yesterday, and what a wonderful afternoon it was! Read more here...

It's Halloween, so learn about Locrian Mode and - more inkeeping - the Devil's Interval - the tritone!

Learn how the knowledge and application of chords can help you develop your learning towards all types of piano music.

If you are struggling in being motivated when you learn piano, perhaps some of these suggestions will give you the push to keep going!

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...

Not everything designed to help you is a bonus. Don't be tempted to try and progress your learning using one of these!

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

It's important to get the balance right between reading music, listening to what you play and knowing where your hands are.

Discover the delicate balance between listening and performing piano. Learn how active listening can elevate your playing and enhance your m

There is still much snootiness about whether or not you need a real piano to learn. Here's a story to challenge that narrative...

There was a murder at Richmond Villages, Nantwich in May 2024 - and I was there to...play piano for it!

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...

Playing a piece with multiple voices well is what separates a good pianist from a great one. Try these exercises to develop your skill!

It's all personal, of course, but here I explore 5 things I need at my disposal when practising piano!