How to start online Aural Test Training – a guide for teachers, parents and students

News – 30/11/25

Aural skills are essential to anyone learning to play an instrument or sing. Teachers love E-MusicMaestro Aural Test Training because it teaches as well as tests and gets their students better exam marks. Designed to be used online, it's problem-free, stress-free and subscribers can choose the ABRSM or the Trinity programme. more

Pianists CAN Influence Piano Timbre Through Touch

News – 03/10/25

Using advanced sensors to capture micro-movements that shape sound perception, scientists confirmed that pianists can alter timbre through touch. more

Five Ways to Empower Music Students Play Expressively

News – 15/07/25

Going beyond the notes - five strategies for teaching music students to practise and perform music more expressively. more

Alfred Brendel - a tribute

News – 27/06/25

Alfred Brendel - his contribution to integrity in the interpretation of piano music. more

Should I buy an acoustic piano or an electronic piano?

Learning – 22/06/25

Learning

What are the advantages and disadvantages of traditional (acoustic) and electronic pianos? Where is the best place to buy a piano? more

How to make your child's music teacher happy - 10 easy ways

Parents – 26/05/25

Music Parent Guide 15

The private music teacher/child/parent relationship is a complicated one, resting on mutual co-operation and collaboration. A good relationship depends on mutual respect - for the well-being of the child, for the teacher's professionalism, and for the whole array of demands on parents' time and resources, The better the relationship, the better the outcome of tuition. more

Help your child to be a confident performer

Parents – 11/04/25

Music Parent Guide 14

Playing when someone is listening can be difficult for some children because of the added stress and the older the child is, the worse the anxiety seems to get unless they are practising performing regularly. Here are some suggestions to prevent performance nerves from becoming a problem. more

Why your child needs better listening skills (and what to do about it)

Parents – 21/03/25

Music Parent Guide 13

Children need strong listening skills for success at school and for their social and emotional development. Find out how listening skills can easily be developed at home. more

10 Dyslexia Tips for Music Parents

Parents – 01/02/25

Music Parent Guide 12

Learning in music can be affected in many ways by dyslexia. Here are ten ways to maximise your dyslexic child's chances of musical enjoyment and success. more

How your child learns music - making connections

Parents – 12/01/25

Music Parent Guide 11

The process of learning to read and play or sing music is complex and interesting. The better informed parents are, the better equipped they can be to help their child. Some of the ways in which we learn are explored here. more

How to get on target for a music exam distinction: Part 3

News – 11/12/24

Music Exams

Whether you are taking an ABRSM, Trinity or LCM music exam, you need secure supporting tests to do your best and maybe even achieve a distinction mark. Find out how to shine in Part 3 of the E-MusicMaestro guide to getting on target for a music exam distinction. more

Making music practice pleasant

Parents – 01/12/24

Music Parent Guide 10

You want your child to gain the most from music lessons so it is important to make practice time comfortable, enjoyable and, possibly, sociable. Organise your family schedule to make practice time fit in with other commitments so that your child knows you think music is important. more

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