I recently took Grade 8 ABRSM on the harpsichord. I have to say that this was one of the best decisions I have recently made as a teacher! Janet describes and evaluates the whole experience. more
Parents want to understand more about music practice and how they can help but sometimes there is insufficient communication between teacher and parent. It could help your child's motivation if you were to sit in on music lessons or be there at practice time, but not in every case. more
Choosing a musical instrument is a very important occasion and making the right choice of first instrument is so important. Here are some guidelines on choosing a trumpet. more
Ideally, your child's music lesson will be a template for what should be practised at home. When children understand this they are able to practise mindfully. Here's an example of putting that principle into practice. more
Latest developments at E-MusicMaestro and how to subscribe to the E-MusicMaestro blog RSS feed. more
Trinity College London recommends E-MusicMaestro Aural Test Training to music teachers and exam candidates. more
You can work through all the E-MusicMaestro examples as often as you want to during your subscription to Aural Test Training, Learn Scales (Fun Backing Tracks) and Piano Sight Reading. more
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"The right kind of practice is not a matter of hours. Practice should represent the utmost concentration of brain ..." Leopold Auer. Find out why some children learn more quickly and easily by comparing good music practice with inefficient practice. more
Is being a good performer about talent or about practising the skills needed for playing to an audience? more
Finding out what your child actually does in music practice is the first step towards helping him to practise successfully. more
New photograph of Chopin found by Alain Kohler more
So, you have your new guitar at last and you're wondering how to start. Maybe you know a few chords and you're wondering how to link them together in cool progressions like the ones you hear in the music you listen to. Here's your beginner's guide: an E-MusicMaestro guest blog, written by expert guitarist and teacher, Marc-Andre Seguin! more
The E-MusicMaestro Parents Blog is a series for 'music parents' who want to help their child to enjoy learning, playing, singing and performing music. The better informed you are, the easier it is to ensure your child has a happy musical journey. In each article, a different aspect of music parenting is explored, taking you further along the path to becoming a Music Parent Marvel! more
The E-MusicMaestro Music Parents Blog is a series for 'music parents' who want to help their child to enjoy learning, playing, singing and performing music. The better informed you are, the easier it is to ensure your child has a happy musical journey. In each article, a different aspect of music parenting is explored, taking you further along the path to becoming a Music Parent Marvel! more
EPTA Events Day for Piano Teachers at Faber Music, 74 - 77 Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DA on 19th November 2016 at 9.30 - 4.30. Don't miss it! more
E-MusicMaestro is a finalist in the Music Teacher Awards for Excellence: Best Digital/Technological Resource 2017! more
The first E-MusicMaestro Hong Kong Graded Piano Competition is taking place on 29 October 2016. more