Music Practice

Why Dynamics Are the Most Powerful Tool in a Musician’s Hands Have you ever sat in a concert hall and felt a piece of music physically move you — not … Read more

You’ve practised that piece a hundred times. At home, alone, it flows. Your fingers know exactly where to go, the dynamics feel natural, the emotion is right there. You finish … Read more

From one note to a full piece — and a sneaky app that will change your practice forever Welcome back! If you’ve been working through Part One of this guide, … Read more

This post will help you go from frustrated and out of sync with the metronome — to genuinely keeping a beat Let me ask you something. Do you have a … Read more

Have you ever wondered why some musicians seem to have that magical sense of rhythm, whilst others struggle to keep time? The secret often lies in a small, ticking companion … Read more

Have you found yourself avoiding your instrument lately? As adult music learners, we all experience periods when our motivation to practice wanes. This doesn’t mean you’ve lost your passion or … Read more

Raise your hand if you warm up by playing scales and other well-known technical exercises such as Hanon. Most of us do. And while I don’t have any problem with … Read more

Picture this: You sit down at your instrument, ready to practice, but that familiar question creeps in – where do I even start? Or maybe you’re Kim, a talented violinist … Read more

Do you find yourself making frustrating mistakes when playing scales? Perhaps you could play them perfectly yesterday, but today they’ve fallen apart? You’re not alone. As an examiner, I’ve seen … Read more

Most adult music learners dream of finding their musical “flow” – that magical state where playing feels effortless and deeply satisfying. Yet for many, this elusive state seems perpetually out … Read more