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!
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Sep 2812 min
How to Kickstart Your Motivation in Piano Playing: Steps to Becoming More Motivated to Learn and Play
If you are struggling in being motivated when you learn piano, perhaps some of these suggestions will give you the push to keep going!
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Sep 147 min
The Art of Making Up Your Own Technical Exercises for Piano
Improve your piano playing by making up your own technical exercises! It's easy and it's extremely rewarding. Read on to learn more...
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Sep 710 min
Adding the Human Touch - Playing Your Piano Music With Emotion
We’ve done the bulk of the work! You can play the exercise from your book. Perhaps a study piece. Or maybe you’ve been working on an...
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Aug 3114 min
How to Learn a Piece of Piano Music - from Scratch!
Here are some tips and tricks to help you choose and learn a piece of piano music - from scratch!
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Aug 246 min
Five Gimmicks to Avoid When Learning Piano
Not everything designed to help you is a bonus. Don't be tempted to try and progress your learning using one of these!
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Aug 147 min
Using Pentascales to Understand Major and Minor Music
Train your ear to hear the differences between major and minor tonality using simple pentascales as a starting point!
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Aug 713 min
How to Develop an Octave Stretch on Piano - Exercises for Smaller Hands
If you are looking for exercises to develop your stretch on piano, look no further. Here are a fair few designed to gradually increase your
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Jul 247 min
The Power of the Wrist in Piano Playing
Improve your fluidity playing piano by practising some simple wrist exercises. The wrist is key to getting a good flow in music!
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Jul 108 min
One Year of Teaching Piano - A Retrospect
It's been just over a year since I started teaching piano. I can't believe how far I've come as, not only a teacher, but as a pianist.
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Jun 263 min
"Demystifying Stem Direction in Music Notation: Heads and Tails Explained"
Learn which direction the stem should and shouldn't face in music notation and boost your transcription skills!
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Jack Mitchell Smith
Jun 127 min
"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
May 299 min
"The Ultimate Guide to Finding Chords on the Piano: Tips and Techniques"
Discover how to find any major or minor chords on piano and start applying them to your music today!
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Jack Mitchell Smith
May 224 min
Unfolding the Intrigue: The Extraordinary Tale of a Folding Piano
There is still much snootiness about whether or not you need a real piano to learn. Here's a story to challenge that narrative...
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Jack Mitchell Smith
May 158 min
"Unlocking the Secrets: How to Perfect Your Piano Sight Reading Skills"
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...
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Jack Mitchell Smith
May 89 min
Exercises to Improve Voice Performance on Piano
Playing a piece with multiple voices well is what separates a good pianist from a great one. Try these exercises to develop your skill!
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Jack Mitchell Smith
May 17 min