Jack Mitchell SmithJun 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!
Jack Mitchell SmithJun 510 min readCrossing 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 SmithMay 158 min read"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 SmithMay 89 min readExercises to Improve Voice Performance on PianoPlaying a piece with multiple voices well is what separates a good pianist from a great one. Try these exercises to develop your skill!
Jack Mitchell SmithApr 178 min readScore vs. Memory - Learning and PerformingThe 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 SmithSep 1, 20237 min readClef, Key, Time - A Quick Reference for BeginnersClef, 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.
Jack Mitchell SmithAug 15, 20232 min readPresenting...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.