A detailed explanation, with supporting evidence, of how noise affects your hearing, including how to protect yourself and your children from hearing damage and loss. Particularly relevant to musicians. more
Choosing a ukulele could be more difficult than you might imagine! There are differences in size, make, build and quality. Here's a guide to help you to choose the best one for your child, or for yourself. more
The old saying, 'When the student is ready, the teacher appears,' turns out to be true for an adult returning to piano lessons after a gap of many years. This student is ready and he shares his hopes and dreams. more
Some believe that public performance is an essential element of learning to sing or play. Some feel that performing in public is a matter of personal choice. Where do you stand? more
What do you really think about your piano lessons? Let us know, be published anonymously and have your views read by thousands of people ... maybe by your piano teacher! more
We invited piano teachers to submit a candid article on what they really think and feel about piano teaching, for anonymous publication. Here is the winning entry! Dare you read it? Follow us for the next guest blog, or submit your own: What I'm Really Thinking: The Piano Student. more
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
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
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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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