The Myth of the Easy Piece
Very often people tell me as they skim through a score "I don't really need to practise this bit because it's easy". I also hear "I totally messed that bit…
Some Historic Pianos
As I wind up my short tribute to the pianos of yesteryear, I want to mention two particular pianos that stand out in my memory. Last week, I wrote about…
John Broadwood and the Evolution of the Piano
When I was a student I was ignorant about early pianos, dismissing the sound as honky-tonk. This was until I attended lectures by my harpsichord teacher-to-be, Ruth Dyson, who opened…
Most Popular Posts of 2013
2013 was a big year for Practising the Piano with the launch of my enhanced, interactive eBook series. The website readership has also grown significantly with almost 40,000 unique visitors and almost…
Top Ten Tips to Maximise Your Practice
At the start of the New Year, everyone is making resolutions. I have noticed that these usually have to do with self discipline - not eating or drinking so much…