An overview of the most useful skills that every piano teacher should teach and every pianist needs to be a well-rounded musician. more
Understanding your students makes for happier lessons, helps you to teach more effectively and produces better learning outcomes. Here's a suggestion for getting to know how your pupils are feeling about their lessons and their practice. 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
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
Why aural perception is important for music students. Why aural tests are included in ABRSM, Trinity, AMEB and London College music exams. How music exam candidates can do better at the aural tests. more
Karen Marshall gives her thoughts and advice on teaching music to pupils who have specific learning difficulties, such as dyslexia. more
Writing letter names into a musical score might seem, to a young pupil, like an easy way to get started with playing a piece but, as teachers know, it's not a good solution. It can be difficult to convince students that writing the notes in will prevent them from learning to read music successfully. more