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
A practical, teacher's guide to helping piano students to enjoy acquiring useful keyboard geography and applying it to their playing. 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
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
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
Who needs to be able to read music? When could you or your child start learning? Just how do people learn to read notation? more
Your Early Years and Key Stage 1 music planning has been done for you by Music Playtime! Find out what to do in EYFS and KS1 music, and learn how to enjoy doing it more confidently. Lots of topic-based ideas including songs and chants, games that build music skills, suggestions for creating music, and music for listening and movement, all at Music Playtime. Over 100 demo videos and all the audios you need! more