Scales and arpeggios – love them or hate them?
A guide to revitalising piano practice by Melanie Spanswick, a pianist, writer, teacher, adjudicator and composer. She is the author of Play it again:…
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Indonesian charm
A guide to revitalising piano practice by Melanie Spanswick, a pianist, writer, teacher, adjudicator and composer. She is the author of Play it again:…
On the ground in Hong Kong: noodles and tunes
Community musician Pete Moser blogs from the protest-heavy streets of Hong Kong where he is working with local partners on the latest instalment of hi…
Five tips to improve your piano playing
A guide to revitalising piano practice by Melanie Spanswick, a pianist, writer, teacher, adjudicator and composer. She is the author of Play it again:…
Interview: Pete West, retired Head of Camden Music Service
MUSIC:ED asks recently retired Head of Camden Music Service, Pete West, how music education has evolved in the borough since he joined the Service 30 …
Rhythm of Freedom – musical pathways for prisoners in Malaysia
A groundbreaking scheme, Rhythm of Freedom, is helping Malaysian prisoners to use music as therapy, skill-building and a path to a new career once the…
Tips for healthy piano playing
A guide to piano practice by Melanie Spanswick, a pianist, writer, teacher, adjudicator and composer. She is the author of Play it again: PIANO (Schot…
Three ideas from BandLab for Education to keep music teaching fresh in your classroom
Jessica Vas introduces three ideas from BandLab for Education to help keep the fresh ideas brimming for the school year.
Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra Encounter education and outreach programme
At the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) our Encounter outreach activities focus on helping the wider community to appreciate and enjoy classical…
Zechariah Goh: an interview with the Singaporean composer
Singaporean composer, Zechariah Goh, was commissioned to write 'The Spirit Rejoices', the compulsory set piece for the final of the inaugural World Ch…