When presented with the task of learning a new skill for the very first time, it is likely that we will need to take aspects of it slowly, or reduce the variables in order to find the most efficient path. Analysing the best approach and discarding …
Lessons with Antoine
The next work in the series is by Chopin, and encompasses his entire set of 24 Preludes Op. 28. Cycling through all the major and minor keys within the circle of fifths, Chopin structured the collection by presenting each prelude beside its equal …
Finding comfort
In the field of sports medicine, or more specifically 'sports psychology', there is a term known as 'balking'; describing a devastating fear that causes athletes to suddenly abort their task or skill mid-flow. Gymnasts, for example, are understood to …
Technique doesn’t exist
As one of the finest pianists of her generation, Maria Joao Pires' statement that 'technique doesnt exist' seemed to contradict years and years of refinement of what appeared to be 'technique', so what was she saying... Pires went on to say that …
Piano Sheet Music for Beginners
Beginning to play piano for the first time can sometimes be daunting. There are many notes and we only have so many fingers...Best thing to do is to start small and go slow. If you're reading this, you've probably already accessed YouTube or an …
Music for Babies
What is the best time for my child to start music lessons? Formal music lessons are only part of a musical education, and a child’s response to music or music lessons is enhanced by positive experiences with it earlier on. Experiencing music is …
