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Causing Chaos: Playing Piano with a Scientific Approach
How can a book about dinosaurs inspire a fresh approach to piano practice? CHAOS! Find out more...
Jack Mitchell Smith
Mar 59 min read
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"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...
Jack Mitchell Smith
May 15, 20248 min read
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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!
Jack Mitchell Smith
Apr 17, 20248 min read
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Unlocking the Secrets of Minor Scales: A Step-by-Step Guide for Musicians
In this blog I explore the three common forms of minor scale that you will need to understand and perform as a pianist.
Jack Mitchell Smith
Apr 10, 20249 min read
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"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...
Jack Mitchell Smith
Mar 27, 20248 min read
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"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...
Jack Mitchell Smith
Mar 20, 202410 min read
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"Which is Best for Musical Mastery: Self Teaching or Private Piano Tuition?"
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...
Jack Mitchell Smith
Mar 13, 20246 min read
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Macclesfield Nub News Debut
Read my article on the Macclesfield Nub News website and be inspired to take up piano!
Jack Mitchell Smith
Mar 6, 20241 min read
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Miniature Music - Big Success
The debut of 'Miniatures' for Piano by Michael A Grant. Performed by myself on Friday 13th October 2023 in Didsbury. Find out more here!
Jack Mitchell Smith
Oct 16, 20235 min read
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Tips for Nervous Beginners...
This blog is aimed for all beginners / restarting learners of the piano! It's okay - it's not scary! Just enjoy the process!
Jack Mitchell Smith
Sep 7, 20236 min read
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Clef, Key, Time - A Quick Reference for Beginners
Clef, Key, Time. These are the marks at the beginning of a score that hold all the secrets you need to start playing the music comfortably.
Jack Mitchell Smith
Sep 1, 20237 min read
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Miniatures for Piano - LIVE!
Coming soon - 'Miniatures' LIVE! Michael A Grant's suite of 12 piano shorts performed by me in Didsbury, October 2023!
Jack Mitchell Smith
Aug 29, 20231 min read
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Understanding Chords and Inversions
A quick guide to finding chords and understanding them better.
Jack Mitchell Smith
Aug 16, 20239 min read
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Presenting...My Original Scores!
I am thrilled to welcome back some of my original scores to my online shop! Have a read on what is available to download.
Jack Mitchell Smith
Aug 15, 20232 min read
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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.
Jack Mitchell Smith
Aug 8, 20234 min read
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Committing Music to Memory
I have been committing a few pieces to memory lately. Here are some tips and tricks if you need to do so...
Jack Mitchell Smith
Aug 3, 20233 min read
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Practice Journal - "Sonata" by Scarlatti: Part Two
More progress on Scarlatti's sonata. I can now play the whole piece without music, so just a case of refreshing those semiquavers!
Jack Mitchell Smith
Aug 1, 20233 min read
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Pain vs. Gain on Piano...
Sometimes I wonder if the pain is worth the gain on piano. I believe so, but hear me out...
Jack Mitchell Smith
Jul 28, 20234 min read
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Practice Journal: "Fantasia and Sonata in C Minor" - Mozart - Part Two
'Piú Allegro' is coming together nicely, and in context it's wonderful as I have reached the end of the Fantasia in C Minor.
Jack Mitchell Smith
Jul 25, 20232 min read
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The Recording Button - Your Worst Audience Member
Is it normal to go wrong so often when recording? Yes. Why? Here are my thoughts...
Jack Mitchell Smith
Jul 14, 20234 min read
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