Jack Mitchell Smith

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

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.

Learn which direction the stem should and shouldn't face in music notation and boost your transcription skills!

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

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!

Do you have a piano? Maybe you'd like to consider one? Getting the most from your piano extends far beyond the instrument itself!...

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...

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...

Why should you use a piano teacher when you can just as easily (and more cheaply) buy a book or download a course? Read on to find out...

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

I developed a few exercises to help a pupil progress their treble clef sight reading, and rather than waste them, here I am sharing them!

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.

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...