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27 May 2024

Keyring flashcards

It's been a while. I am sorry for the silence on the blog, I had a few large projects and a house move that meant I needed some things to take a back seat so that I could focus. But now I feel as though I can dedicate th...

27 April 2022

My top tips on scales: how (and why!) to practise them

If you are learning to play the piano I'm sure you have heard about scales, if you haven't already embarked on learning them. But what is all the fuss about?! Why do they invite such polar opinions? Believe me, as someon...

How to encourage sibling learners to 'get along'

Do you have children learning to play the piano? I know that although it's extremely rewarding having those little musical minds in the house and hearing their progress, but I also know that it can be tricky to manage th...

17 November 2021

What to do on exam day

Okay, so it's finally here...exam day! First of all, congratulations on all of your hard work. What a fantastic achievement to get to this point. Whatever grade you are doing, these are my top tips for things to do on ex...

Exam Prep Checklist (and tips!)

Do you want to know the key to exam success...preparation! Good preparation will give you more confidence in the exam room and will also come across in your performance. I like my students to feel very prepared for their...

Encouraging young piano students to practice over the holidays

I know that it can be a tricky balance over the holidays between wanting your little ones to have some much-deserved time off and also not wanting them to forget everything they've learned! We know deep down that they wo...

Are piano exams right for me/my child? Things to consider

This is a question that I like to discuss with prospective students at their consultation. When I start to learn what motivates them, we can then discuss the pathway that might best suit them. Sometimes that means grades...

Advice for adult piano students

Whether you are thinking of learning to play the piano, have just started, or are a casual pianist, these tips may help you with some of the struggles all of us adult pianists face.

The importance and benefits of a practice routine

This topic is close to my heart! As a child, I was not very good at practicing. My mum literally locked me in the room with the piano and would send my sister at intervals to check if I was practicing (I might have told...

What should my child (and I) know before starting piano lessons?

It is such an exciting time when you start contacting teachers with a view to getting your little one started with piano lessons. As a piano teacher of over twenty-years, I absolutely love having a brand new little start...