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
How much music practice is needed for a child to develop into a competent musician depends on the quality of practice, how often practice is done and how long is spent practising. 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
You can help your child to learn how to play new pieces and sing new songs by facilitating repeated listening. 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
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
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