I always encourage my students to perform— whether it’s in a small recital, a school concert, or a community event. In today’s world,...

Every piano teacher—whether they’re just getting started or have been teaching for years—has moments of doubt. Sometimes it creeps in...

There’s something quite special about the first time a pupil hears themselves play. Whether it’s a polished performance or a rough draft,...

5 Mistakes I Made as a New Piano Teacher (and What I’d Do Differently) Starting out as a piano teacher is incredibly exciting—but like...

I can still remember the first time I heard “Every Good Boy Deserves Football.” I was young, sitting at my teacher's upright piano,...

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of teaching a lot of young children (aged 3-5) and giving them an introduction to music and the...

It’s essential to plan practice sessions carefully to ensure progress. But what’s the best way to start? First, take a few moments to...

I recently moved house in a hurry. We had already planned to be in the US for Christmas, and just a few weeks before that, my wife was...

I’m often asked whether a keyboard is suitable for piano lessons. The short answer is no. Keyboard playing differs from piano playing in...

Giving your child piano lessons is one of the most precious gifts imaginable. Playing the piano is great fun, exciting and puts a huge...

During my time working abroad, I had the privilege of teaching many children who could effortlessly switch between their mother tongue...

I’ve been teaching online lessons to several adults since 2015, and I was pleasantly surprised by how well it worked. In fact, when I...

It’s the time of year when I receive the most enquiries about starting lessons. One of the first questions I'm often asked by prospective...