Jack Mitchell Smith

Learn about how time signature is written and interpreted on written music.

Learn more about understanding musical note values in written music.

Now that we understand treble clef, let's delve deeper into which notes sit where!

It's important to know how to approach the keys of the piano properly. Read more for advice on playing your first notes...

Learn how we refer to fingers on the piano.

Start getting to grips with music notation by learning what the stave is and what clefs represent!

It's important to be able to name the black keys on the piano keyboard as well, even if you don't play them straight away!

New to learning piano? Make sure you read this blog for a first look at how to navigate the keyboard!

Can you play seventh chords on piano? Fancy learning? Read on...

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!

Improve your skill in finding the relative minor key from any major scale.

Learn about the structure of sonata form and how it can help you to better learn classical piano music.

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!

Control your breathing whilst playing piano and you will play much better! Read on for tips...

Understanding what time signature means, why it is there and how to interpret it is essential to start reading music. Learn how here...

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

Help your piano playing by learning how to incorporate discipline into your practice sessions, making you an all round better musician!

Pedalling at the Piano can be quite daunting for many learners, so read on for some simple exercises to help you approach it confidently!

We've had a great Christmas and New Year, but don't forget the piano! Read this blog to refresh your learning.

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...