Some believe that public performance is an essential element of learning to sing or play. Some feel that performing in public is a matter of personal choice. Where do you stand? more
What do you really think about your piano lessons? Let us know, be published anonymously and have your views read by thousands of people ... maybe by your piano teacher! more
We invited piano teachers to submit a candid article on what they really think and feel about piano teaching, for anonymous publication. Here is the winning entry! Dare you read it? Follow us for the next guest blog, or submit your own: What I'm Really Thinking: The Piano Student. more
I recently took Grade 8 ABRSM on the harpsichord. I have to say that this was one of the best decisions I have recently made as a teacher! Janet describes and evaluates the whole experience. more
Choosing a musical instrument is a very important occasion and making the right choice of first instrument is so important. Here are some guidelines on choosing a trumpet. more
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Trinity College London recommends E-MusicMaestro Aural Test Training to music teachers and exam candidates. more
You can work through all the E-MusicMaestro examples as often as you want to during your subscription to Aural Test Training, Learn Scales (Fun Backing Tracks) and Piano Sight Reading. more
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Is being a good performer about talent or about practising the skills needed for playing to an audience? more
New photograph of Chopin found by Alain Kohler more
So, you have your new guitar at last and you're wondering how to start. Maybe you know a few chords and you're wondering how to link them together in cool progressions like the ones you hear in the music you listen to. Here's your beginner's guide: an E-MusicMaestro guest blog, written by expert guitarist and teacher, Marc-Andre Seguin! more