Jack Mitchell Smith

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...

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.

If you're a great pianist, you can almost certainly still be better. Here are six tips to help you improve even more!

This week has been my first week as a private piano tutor, with TWO new pupils! Find out how I (and they) got on...