Jack Mitchell Smith

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

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...

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...

A quick guide to finding chords and understanding them better.

I have been committing a few pieces to memory lately. Here are some tips and tricks if you need to do so...

When is the best time to practice with a metronome? Here are some tWhen is the best time to practice with a metronome? Here are some tips...

This week I've been practicing more in depth the allegro passages of the first movement of 'Pathétique' - 'Allegro Molto e Con Brio'.

Our best friend on the piano may actually be compromising how good a pianist we really are! Read on to find out more on how we should pedal.

If you're a great pianist, you can almost certainly still be better. Here are six tips to help you improve even more!

It's World Piano Day! Why not celebrate by learning - or starting to learn - a brand new piano piece?

If you are looking into buying a new piano - whether as a beginner or otherwise - it's important to get some things right.