Tackling a Programme
I had an interesting question from a reader in Australia, so this week I thought I would address the issue of how to learn a programme consisting of multiple pieces.…
Five Fingers
My piano chum, Leon Whitesell, has a brand new Facebook group called Piano Playing Questions. In a recent post, Leon referred to the five-finger exercise formulae of famous Russian teacher,…
Q&A: How Do I Get A 12-Year Old To Practise Slowly?
A reader sent me in the following question, which feels more like a plea! I have been teaching a 12-year old boy for a couple of years now. He has…
Q&A: Exam Preparation
A reader sent in the following question, to which I hope I have given an adequate response. Please feel free to leave comments and let's start a discussion on the…