Jack Mitchell Smith

It's important to get the balance right between reading music, listening to what you play and knowing where your hands are.

Improve your fluidity playing piano by practising some simple wrist exercises. The wrist is key to getting a good flow in music!

Master your piano pulse with these tailor-made exercises! Strengthen your rhythm and improve your pulse on piano with these fundamental tips

Discover the delicate balance between listening and performing piano. Learn how active listening can elevate your playing and enhance your m

Unravel the mysteries of sheet music notation and understand the principles of rhythmic symmetry.

Discover how to find any major or minor chords on piano and start applying them to your music today!

There is still much snootiness about whether or not you need a real piano to learn. Here's a story to challenge that narrative...

To be a natural at sight reading, it takes as much practice as the piano itself! There are, however, some tips and tricks up my sleeve...

Playing a piece with multiple voices well is what separates a good pianist from a great one. Try these exercises to develop your skill!

It's all personal, of course, but here I explore 5 things I need at my disposal when practising piano!

The age old debate of whether or not we need to commit our music to memory is explored. It certainly has its pros...let's discuss!

In this blog I explore the three common forms of minor scale that you will need to understand and perform as a pianist.

Today I go back to basics and explore how we can identify and learn notes. But I also advance this and explore how all notes other names!

Do you need to practice? Yes. Are you in the mood to practice? No? Is that just tough luck or should we take heed? I investigate...

Read my article on the Macclesfield Nub News website and be inspired to take up piano!

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...

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.