Talent doesn't exist

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...

How to begin your practice session

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

Planning to learn a new piece

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

Keyboard or Piano?

I’m often asked whether a keyboard is suitable for piano lessons or not. The short answer is no. Keyboard playing differs from piano...

5 Tips for Piano Parents

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

When to begin lessons

During my time working abroad, I met and taught many children who could switch from their mother tongue to English and back again with...

Online Lessons

I’ve taught online lessons to several adults since 2015, and was surprised how well it worked. In fact, when I asked them all recently...

"Do you enter pupils for exams?"

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...

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