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Piano Scales: Similar vs. Contrary Motion
Learn the difference between similar and contrary motion piano scales, and decide which one would be best for you to start playing them hands together!
Jack Mitchell Smith
Jun 255 min read


Classical Piano Recital in Nantwich!
Read more about the set I pulled together for my classical piano recital at a retirement village in Nantwich.
Jack Mitchell Smith
Jun 115 min read


Exposition, Development, Recapitulation: How Learning Sonata Form Can Dramatically Improve Learning Classical Piano Music
Learn about the structure of sonata form and how it can help you to better learn classical piano music.
Jack Mitchell Smith
May 2110 min read


Keeping it Simple - Playing Piano Music That Is Easy!
Using simple pieces of piano music is a great way to widen your repertoire and to practice more! Don't neglect pieces that are beneath your standard!
Jack Mitchell Smith
May 145 min read


Breathe In…The Art of Breathing Properly Whilst Playing Piano
Control your breathing whilst playing piano and you will play much better! Read on for tips...
Jack Mitchell Smith
May 76 min read


Causing Chaos: Playing Piano with a Scientific Approach
How can a book about dinosaurs inspire a fresh approach to piano practice? CHAOS! Find out more...
Jack Mitchell Smith
Mar 59 min read


Using Arpeggios to Find Your Way Up the Piano
Tackle the fear of not being able to span many piano keys by using some simple 'rearranged' arpeggios to develop a little bit more hand span
Jack Mitchell Smith
Jan 273 min read


D is for … Discipline: Why Your Piano Playing Feels Disjointed
Help your piano playing by learning how to incorporate discipline into your practice sessions, making you an all round better musician!
Jack Mitchell Smith
Jan 208 min read


Sustained: Exercises for Perfect Pedalling at the Piano
Pedalling at the Piano can be quite daunting for many learners, so read on for some simple exercises to help you approach it confidently!
Jack Mitchell Smith
Jan 137 min read


A Post Christmas Refresher of All Things Piano: Kickstart Your Learning Back into 2025
We've had a great Christmas and New Year, but don't forget the piano! Read this blog to refresh your learning.
Jack Mitchell Smith
Jan 617 min read


New Year’s Resolutions for Pianists
Have you made a New Year's Resolution yet? As pianists, we ought to focus on very specific ones to keep us going. Read on for inspiration...
Jack Mitchell Smith
Dec 31, 20243 min read


Get Into the Christmas Spirit with Me on Piano
It's too close to Christmas to learn anything new now, so just enjoy me showing off some festive piano instead! Merry Christmas!
Jack Mitchell Smith
Dec 21, 20242 min read


Piano Lessons in Congleton
I have moved! If you're in Congleton and are looking for piano lessons, get in touch with now!
Jack Mitchell Smith
Dec 14, 20245 min read


Christmas-ify Your Scale Practice on Piano
Use Christmas as an excuse to ditch scales in your piano practice for the learning of a classic Christmas Carol!
Jack Mitchell Smith
Dec 7, 20245 min read


Reflecting on Piano Practice and Progress in 2024
Get ahead of the post Christmas guilt and take steps to help your progress in your piano practice and we reflect on 2024 and look ahead!
Jack Mitchell Smith
Nov 30, 20244 min read


Five Tips for More Comfortable Hands in Piano Playing
If your hands don't feel comfortable when playing piano, have a read through this blog for some tips to help you develop more fluid playing.
Jack Mitchell Smith
Nov 23, 20247 min read


Balancing Act: How to Prioritise and Identify What Requires Practice on Piano
When it comes time to your piano practice, why not vary it up a bit with a couple of the tips from this blog...
Jack Mitchell Smith
Nov 16, 20245 min read


Handy Tips: Getting Your Hand into a Comfortable Position for Playing Piano
Learn how to develop your hand position on piano so you are more ready to take on new music in any key!
Jack Mitchell Smith
Nov 9, 20246 min read


Putting Chords into Practice - How Chord Can Help Your Learning of Piano Music
Learn how the knowledge and application of chords can help you develop your learning towards all types of piano music.
Jack Mitchell Smith
Oct 19, 202410 min read


Making Music with Chords I, IV and V
Chords I, IV and V are so useful when it comes to playing and writing music. Learn how to find them and how to use them!
Jack Mitchell Smith
Oct 12, 20247 min read
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