Jack Mitchell Smith

I believe I've cracked it after all my practicing! Keyboard Sonata in D Minor by Domenico Scarlatti.

I have been committing a few pieces to memory lately. Here are some tips and tricks if you need to do so...

More progress on Scarlatti's sonata. I can now play the whole piece without music, so just a case of refreshing those semiquavers!

Sometimes I wonder if the pain is worth the gain on piano. I believe so, but hear me out...

'Piú Allegro' is coming together nicely, and in context it's wonderful as I have reached the end of the Fantasia in C Minor.

Is it normal to go wrong so often when recording? Yes. Why? Here are my thoughts...

Being a sole trader is hard. I've been reflecting on employment a lot lately, and decided to share what I've learned about self employment.

More progress on Beethoven's Pathétique Sonata...

I feel like I've made enormous progress on 'I'll Build a Stairway to Paradise' by George Gershwin. See for yourselves!

How to you play a Sibelius Symphony on the piano? Read on to find out how I achieved this particular movement...

When is the best time to practice with a metronome? Here are some tWhen is the best time to practice with a metronome? Here are some tips...

This week I've been practicing more in depth the allegro passages of the first movement of 'Pathétique' - 'Allegro Molto e Con Brio'.

Our best friend on the piano may actually be compromising how good a pianist we really are! Read on to find out more on how we should pedal.

If you're a great pianist, you can almost certainly still be better. Here are six tips to help you improve even more!

This week I revisited my old friend - Gershwin. One of my favourite composers / writers - but a menace to learn!

This week has been my first week as a private piano tutor, with TWO new pupils! Find out how I (and they) got on...

I'm revisiting Beethoven's Pathétique and in particular the first movement - how am I going to tackle the challenges in this difficult one?

I'm quite well into learning this piece already, but I need to just slow down with my progress as I reach 'Piú Allegro' in Fantasia.

It's tempting to fall into one or more of these 5 traps when learning piano. Read on to learn what to avoid - and how to!

I am learning the first Scarlatti Sonata from a book I purchased a few weeks ago. Here's my progress so far.