Make the final piano lesson of the term inspiring! After reading this easy guide to beginning to 'invent' music, no teacher will say that they cannot teach improvisation and every pupil can be motivated to begin. more
What exactly is sight reading? Why is sight reading important? And ten very useful things to remember when you learn to sight read piano music! more
Amazing piano sight reading strategies that really work for teachers and students, helping you to survive any sight reading situation! more
'Now I know,' says piano teacher, Janet Noakes, 'from my own experience and efforts in both teaching and playing, that it is possible to become a useful sight reader, and I know how - because I've been working on this, and thinking hard about it, for a very long time.' Janet shares her strategies with you. more
An overview of the most useful skills that every piano teacher should teach and every pianist needs to be a well-rounded musician. more
Sandy Holland asks musician, Doug Canvey about his particular musical interests and ethos as a piano teacher, and about his Creative Keyboardist method of teaching adults online. more
What are the advantages and disadvantages of traditional (acoustic) and electronic pianos? more
Just another sight reading series? No! It’s a new take on the age-old tradition of learning to speak a language - in this case the language of music - with fluency, from the outset. The authors are seasoned teachers and highly experienced examiners who apply current modes of learning to the best pedagogical principles. more
Find out how to gain a distinction in a Performance Grade music exam or a conventional Graded Music Exam. Most music exam candidates do not get a distinction, although most do pass - gaining a distinction is about knowing well before your exam date how to get good marks. Here are some tips for getting distinction marks in the pieces or songs, whichever examining board you use - ABRSM, Trinity, LCM or MTB and whichever type of grade exam you are taking. Get on target soon! more
Forever FREE support group for parents whose children are learning to play or sing. Lots of information and a chat room. more
The best books and methods for starting off young children with piano lessons, featuring My First Piano Book and more
An important part of children's musical experience in early years and primary school is having the chance to play tuned and untuned percussion instruments. Here's a helpful guide as to which instruments to provide, and the best places to buy what you need at a competitive price. Find out why the last instruments to consider buying are electronic keyboards! more