Notes from the Piano
Thoughts from my piano stool.
My ideas, encouragement and reflections on learning music — from your first lesson to finding the pieces you love.
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Teaching Adult Beginners the Piano
Read Article →: Teaching Adult Beginners the PianoTeaching adults to play the piano is both a privilege and a responsibility. It asks for sensitivity, adaptability, and a genuine understanding of what it means to learn later in life. While…
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What Happens During a Piano Lesson with Me
Read Article →: What Happens During a Piano Lesson with MeLearning to play the piano should never feel like a chore — it should be something you genuinely look forward to.At the heart of my teaching is a simple belief: music should…
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The Health and Wellness Benefits of Learning to Play the Piano
Read Article →: The Health and Wellness Benefits of Learning to Play the PianoThe Healing Power of Music It is well-documented that music has the power to uplift our spirits and provide comfort during difficult times. Whether it’s listening to a favorite song, singing along…
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Teaching Carols and Christmas Music to My Piano Pupils
Read Article →: Teaching Carols and Christmas Music to My Piano PupilsAs the festive season approaches, one of my favourite traditions as a piano teacher on The Wirral is introducing carols and Christmas music to my students. It’s a joyful way to bring…
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How Do You Know if you “ Really “ want to learn the Piano
Read Article →: How Do You Know if you “ Really “ want to learn the PianoI grew up in a Musical Family with both my parents playing the Piano each day as far back as I can remember.It was not a conscious choice, but every evening after…
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How Parents can Support and Encourage their Child’s Piano Lessons
Read Article →: How Parents can Support and Encourage their Child’s Piano LessonsIm my opinion, it is of paramount importance that parents whose children have expressed an interest in playing the piano completely understand the role they need to play in the process. Firstly,…
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Learning to play a particular piece of piano music with me
Read Article →: Learning to play a particular piece of piano music with meMany pupils come to me with a specific event that is about to take place ( usually a Family Party or a Wedding) They may even enquire about lessons with me in…
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Online Piano Lessons for Beginners
Read Article →: Online Piano Lessons for Beginners“Music is the universal language,” the poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote. Indeed, music can uplift the soul, or make you cry with its beauty. Listening to lovely piano music often inspires people…
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How do Online Piano Lessons Work?
Read Article →: How do Online Piano Lessons Work?Why not learn to play the piano easily and safely online? Lockdowns and coronavirus restrictions make it difficult to travel now. Online learning offers several benefits, including being able to learn from…
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It’s never to late to learn to play the piano…
Read Article →: It’s never to late to learn to play the piano…I get so many people asking me to teach the Piano to their children. It’s understandable, it’s a great skill, and many children rightly want to learn. Sometimes however, when i ask…
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How Playing the Piano can help when you are feeling Stressed
Read Article →: How Playing the Piano can help when you are feeling StressedI have played the piano all my life and have always felt so much more relaxed whilst doing so and afterwards have had a greater clarity of thought.I was not always aware…
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Welcome to my new site
Read Article →: Welcome to my new siteI hand Launched my new site. i hope you like it. If you are thinking about starting your journey in learning the piano, now is the time, get in touch and i…