Home music-making helps language development in early years children, say Middlesex University researchers - even if parents have no particular music skills! Find the best resources for fun music activities that can easily be done at home. more
It is unfeasible to teach aural test skills successfully using Zoom, Facetime or Skype due to the time delay between teacher and pupil's sound. The solution is E-MusicMaestro online Aural Test Training. Designed to be used online, it's problem-free and subscribers can choose the ABRSM or the Trinity programme more
How to improve your sight reading and do your best in the sight reading element of music exams - all instrumentalists and singers. more
I have shared techniques for improving sight reading with you before but now, for the first time, I'm going to tell you the true story of how I became a good sight reader! more
'... wonderful, original approach ... It is simple but brilliant and PUPILS WILL LOVE IT', says Fiona Lau in a review of E-MusicMaestro Learn to Sight Read: Piano Books Series Fiona Lau: Music Teacher, Rhinegold, January 2018. more
A practical, teacher's guide to helping piano students to enjoy acquiring useful keyboard geography and applying it to their playing. more
Fun games for piano teachers to use for developing their students' note naming, notation reading, intervals, theory and keyboard geography. more
Even the smallest and simplest achievements in playing by ear can bring a sense of achievement and provide another reason to congratulate your student in the lesson. Here's how to begin teaching playing by ear. more
Detailed guidance on how to use chords in your teaching to help your pupils to play by ear, improvise and understand theory. Great ways to make piano lessons more fun while promoting secure learning. more
Exploring a variety of approaches to inventive improvising that inspire students at various ages and skill levels. more
Piano teachers can motivate their students by helping them to to develop a broad range of piano skills and become more confident, expressive pianists. more
Choosing a teacher is a big decision - you will be putting time, effort and money into learning to play or sing so you want the best teacher for you or your child. Here's some help with finding the right teacher. more