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Apr 27, 2026

Why It Feels Like Nothing Is Improving (Even When It Is)

Apr 27, 2026

It seems logical that if we spend time working on improving our ability to play an instrument, then we should be able to see how we are getting better. To some degree, you might be able to see some improvements as you notice how a particular piece of music becomes easier and easier to play. But why is it that when you start a new piece of music, it can feel like those improvements haven’t transferred over and it feels like you are starting all over again?

Apr 27, 2026

Apr 20, 2026

Why Most Pianists Don’t Know What to Practice

Apr 20, 2026

When I was first learning the piano it didn’t even cross my mind that I could choose my own pieces, scales and other things to do in my piano practice. I thought that piano lessons were there to provide you with exactly what to do to improve…and playing piano for the sole purpose of enjoyment rather than improvement never crossed my mind either (that probably says a lot about my personality type).

Apr 20, 2026

Apr 13, 2026

Why Fixing Mistakes Doesn’t Ruin Your Fluency

Apr 13, 2026

After a recent video where I reacted to a video entitled “Learn Piano as Fast as Humanly Possible”, I realised that some people might believe that stopping to fix mistakes might make it more difficult to play with fluency. If you are constantly stopping in practice to solve a problem, how do you know you will be able to play it through?

Apr 13, 2026

The Art of Understanding Music Course

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Beginners Guide to Reading Sheet Music Book

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