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Jan 26, 2026

Why Keys Are More Connected Than You Think

Jan 26, 2026

Keys are one of the fundamentals of music and are amongst the first things that many players learn. Typically that’s via the proxy of learning what key signatures look like or by learning scales. However, key signatures play a much more interesting role in demonstrating how music actually works and the web behind the logic of music theory.

Jan 26, 2026

Jan 19, 2026

Why the Same Notes Can Mean Different Things

Jan 19, 2026

It’s always fascinated me how one note in one context can feel completely different to the same note in another context. It’s easy to assume that notes determine the feeling of a piece of music. For those that watch my videos or read these Monday Music Tips regularly, you will also know that I talk a lot about how different types of chords often determine the feeling of a piece of music. However, that isn’t strictly true.

Jan 19, 2026

Jan 12, 2026

Why Practice Doesn’t Always Translate Into Better Playing

Jan 12, 2026

When writing these Monday Music Tips, I’m always in search of the most valuable thing I can write about to help improve your playing and understanding of music. The truth is, learning an instrument is made up of many different things that you need to learn at different stages of the process. However, there is one thing that I think is the single most impactful change any musician can make.

Jan 12, 2026

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