Happy Holidays and Popular Posts of 2014
2014 saw continued growth for the Practising the Piano website along with the launch of two new Parts in the eBook series (Part 3 and Part 4) and a website overhaul midyear.…
On Practising and Performance
I have been writing this blog since March 2011, putting up weekly posts except over Christmas when I take a bit of time off. Before I sign off for the holidays,…
Practising the Piano Part 4
When I began writing my eBook Series Practising the Piano, I wanted to address the lack of information out there on the processes of practising. I was fortunate enough to…
Mental States in Performance
We all know the importance of early training in shaping a pianist, with correct musical and technical development right at the top of the list. There is another vital ingredient…
Bespoke Fingerings
In my student days I learned a Scriabin sonata using a library score. Quite why I did it this way I don't remember (because I was actively building up my…