Jack Mitchell Smith

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...

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!

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...

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!

This blog is aimed for all beginners / restarting learners of the piano! It's okay - it's not scary! Just enjoy the process!

A quick guide to finding chords and understanding them better.

I believe I've cracked it after all my practicing! Keyboard Sonata in D Minor by Domenico Scarlatti.

I have been committing a few pieces to memory lately. Here are some tips and tricks if you need to do so...

More progress on Scarlatti's sonata. I can now play the whole piece without music, so just a case of refreshing those semiquavers!

Sometimes I wonder if the pain is worth the gain on piano. I believe so, but hear me out...

'Piú Allegro' is coming together nicely, and in context it's wonderful as I have reached the end of the Fantasia in C Minor.

Is it normal to go wrong so often when recording? Yes. Why? Here are my thoughts...

I feel like I've made enormous progress on 'I'll Build a Stairway to Paradise' by George Gershwin. See for yourselves!

How to you play a Sibelius Symphony on the piano? Read on to find out how I achieved this particular movement...

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...

I'm revisiting Beethoven's Pathétique and in particular the first movement - how am I going to tackle the challenges in this difficult one?