Adult Piano Beginners

I will walk you through not only the notes on the page but I will support your development in teaching you healthy piano techniques and movement so that you create a beautiful tone and I will help you to structure your playing.

How to Play with Flexibility and Expressiveness beginner piano tips intermediate piano music interpretation piano exercises piano expressiveness piano practice tips piano technique rubato tempo control tempo flexibility Mar 16, 2025

 

Understanding Rubato: How to Play with Flexibility and Expressiveness

Rubato is a concept in music that allows the performer to play with flexibility in tempo, taking a little freedom to push or p...

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Mastering Memorisation: Top 3 Piano Tips for Beginners with Eleonor Bindman Feb 26, 2025

Three Powerful Memorisation Tips for Adult Beginners

Hello fellow pianists!

As part of my commitment to helping you master the piano with confidence, I recently sat down with the talented Eleonor Bi...

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Top 3 Tips 4 Piano With Marina Petrov: Maximising Your Practice Time: aural skills hand coordination piano piano lessons piano practcie piano practice tips piano technique piano training sight-reading Feb 21, 2025

Maximizing Your Practice Time: Top 3 Tips 4 Piano from Marina Petrov

As a pianist, practicing every day is essential for improvement, especially when it comes to developing the hand movements and coo...

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Top 3 Tips for Piano Beginners – Chris Guild Feb 05, 2025

In my recent interview with pianist and educator Christopher Guild, we discussed a range of topics, including his experience with Ronald Stevenson’s recordings. During our conversation, Chris also sha...

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An Inside Look at Chris Guild's Latest Recording: A Musical Journey with Ronald Stevenson Jan 31, 2025

Pianist Christopher Guild

I'm excited to share with you part of a recent conversation I had with the talented Scottish pianist, Christopher Guild. In this interview, we explore his latest recording p...

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Blinding Blue Light - Managing Blue Light for Pianists Jan 19, 2025

Blue Light, Digital Screens, and Piano Practice: Protecting Your Eyes and Energy

For the past 12-18 months, one of my teenage piano students has come to her lessons with the same greeting: "I’m tired...

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Exploring Toccatina by Victoria Proudler Jan 03, 2025

Toccatina by Victoria Proudler is a gem of a piece that holds its place in the Grade 1 piano syllabus and has become a favorite among many of my beginner students. This cleverly crafted piece introduc...

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The Importance of Scales: Why, When, and How to Master Them! Dec 06, 2024

In my Facebook group, Adult Piano Beginners, I recently ran a poll on the importance of scales. The results were insightful: 60% of members voted that scales are essential, and only 4% said they are n...

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Piano - The Importance of Hands Separate Practice! Oct 21, 2024

Hands separate practice often gets debated, but in my view, it’s one of the most vital tools for any pianist, regardless of level. While some may advocate tossing it out for more “efficient” methods...

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Mastering the Keys – Refining Your Piano Technique from the Start Oct 04, 2024

 

Hello, pianists and beginners!

In my latest free online session, we focused on one of the most crucial yet often overlooked aspects of playing the piano—'starting above the key' and maintaining pr...

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Why Pianists Should Think Like Other Musicians: Strings and Vocals in Focus Sep 14, 2024

Why Pianists Should Think Like Other Musicians: Strings and Vocals in Focus

As pianists, we often get absorbed in the unique beauty of our instrument, but broadening our perspective to how other mu...

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The Complete Beginner’s Guide to the Keys – Building a Solid Foundation Sep 12, 2024

Hello, piano enthusiasts!

In my latest live session, we focused on the essential techniques that every pianist should master before diving into more advanced repertoire. While it can be tempting to j...

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