Two Playing States
In last week's post, The Countdown to Your Diploma Exam, I described two ways of running through a piece or a programme: Performing in glorious technicolour Running through lightly (we…
The Countdown to Your Diploma Exam
I have some students taking their diploma exams very shortly, so I thought it would be timely to put together a few thoughts on how best to prepare yourself for such…
The Myth of the Instant Fix
I have admitted before that I like to stand outside institutional practice room doors and listen to what is going on inside. So often the practiser is just hammering through…
New Practising the Piano website launched!
I'm pleased to announce the launch of my new Practising the Piano website. Little did I know that when I first started blogging a few years ago, my humble blog would grow…
Q&A: How to Play Fluently
Here is a question I received this week from a reader. Please feel free to email me your questions at graham@grahamfitch.com. Q: I have an adult student who has just…