"Balancing Act: The Fine Line Between Listening and Performing Whilst Playing Piano"
Discover the delicate balance between listening and performing piano. Learn how active listening can elevate your playing and enhance your m
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Apr 178 min
Score vs. Memory - Learning and Performing
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!
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Mar 278 min
"The Mental Toll of Perfection: Understanding the Guilt of Musicians"
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...
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Mar 2010 min
"8 Effective Practice Techniques for Musicians: How to Perfect the Art of Practising"
It can seem quite baffling that we need advice on how to practice. But so many of us get it wrong. Read on for some useful tips...
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Sep 18, 20233 min
SUCCESS - Fantasia in C Minor - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
I can play Mozart's complete Fantasia in C Minor (Köchel No. 475) now! Watch my video and read about how I perfected my final performance!
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Aug 8, 20234 min
SUCCESS - 'Keyboard Sonata in D Minor' by Scarlatti
I believe I've cracked it after all my practicing! Keyboard Sonata in D Minor by Domenico Scarlatti.
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Jul 28, 20234 min
Pain vs. Gain on Piano...
Sometimes I wonder if the pain is worth the gain on piano. I believe so, but hear me out...
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Jun 27, 20234 min
Practice Journal: "Pathétique Sonata" - Beethoven - Part Three
More progress on Beethoven's Pathétique Sonata...
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Jun 3, 20231 min
SUCCESS: 'I'll Build a Stairway to Paradise' by George Gershwin
I feel like I've made enormous progress on 'I'll Build a Stairway to Paradise' by George Gershwin. See for yourselves!
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Jack Mitchell Smith
May 30, 20236 min
The Art of the Metronome
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...
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Jack Mitchell Smith
May 26, 20233 min
Practice Journal: "Pathétique Sonata" - Beethoven - Part Two
This week I've been practicing more in depth the allegro passages of the first movement of 'Pathétique' - 'Allegro Molto e Con Brio'.
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Jack Mitchell Smith
May 17, 20233 min
Practice Journal: "I'll Build a Stairway to Paradise" - George Gershwin - Part One
This week I revisited my old friend - Gershwin. One of my favourite composers / writers - but a menace to learn!
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Jack Mitchell Smith
May 11, 20234 min
Practice Journal: "Pathétique Sonata" - Beethoven - Part One
I'm revisiting Beethoven's Pathétique and in particular the first movement - how am I going to tackle the challenges in this difficult one?
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Jack Mitchell Smith
May 4, 20233 min
Practice Journal: "Fantasia and Sonata in C Minor" - Mozart - Part 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.
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Jack Mitchell Smith
May 2, 20235 min
5 "Don'ts" of Learning Piano
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!
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