Between the notes – why breathing space matters
An overriding issue for many students is the need for breathing space during performance. This is seemingly such an obvious point, but it’s one whic…
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Five tips for keeping in time at the piano
It may seem counter-intuitive, but spending structured practice time away from the instrument can reap rewards for pianists, improving memory and visu…
Practising the piano – without the piano
It may seem counter-intuitive, but spending structured practice time away from the instrument can reap rewards for pianists, impriving memory and visu…
Listening and focussing at the piano
Don't play with closed ears – keep focussed. Melanie Spanswick – pianist, writer, teacher, adjudicator and composer – offers advice for efficien…
5 things you need to know for your DIY music release
With more musicians than ever taking a DIY approach to their music, it’s essential that you know how to protect your rights and make money from your…
8 daily practice reminders for 2020
It's time to think about New Year Resolutions. Melanie Spanswick – pianist, writer, teacher, adjudicator and composer – lists her top tips for eff…
Scales and arpeggios – love them or hate them?
Why not enjoy your practising your scales and arpeggios? Melanie Spanswick – pianist, writer, teacher, adjudicator and composer – explains the man…
New guide to mental health published by Musicians’ Union
The Musicians’ Union (MU) has published The Young Freelancer’s Guide to Mental Health and the Music Industry, which looks at common challenges facing freelance musicians,…
Five tips to improve your piano playing
Melanie Spanswick – pianist, writer, teacher, adjudicator and composer – offers MUSIC:ED readers guidance on practising the piano.
Tips for healthy piano playing
Melanie Spanswick – pianist, writer, teacher, adjudicator and composer – offers MUSIC:ED readers guidance on practising the piano.
Structured Piano Practice for Beginners: 10 Tips
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…
Drake Music releases ‘We All Make Music’ guide
UK charity, Drake Music, has released a new guide which aims to help the music education sector to diversify its workforce and to support young…
‘The Novello Guide to Sight-Singing’: Review
Choral director Brian Cotterill reviews Novello’s new sight-singing guide