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…
Tag: practice
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…
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…
Let’s Play Violin! practice app launched
nSpire Me has launched Let’s Play Violin!, an interactive practice app which uses cutting-edge technology to listen to and analyse children’…
Arts Council England confirms funding of £38.6 million for Youth Music
Arts Council England has announced that it will invest £38.6 million of National Lottery funding in Youth Music – the national charity inv…
Drake Music announces details of ‘We All Make Music’ festival
Drake Music has announced details of its upcoming music education festival, 'We All Make Music', which takes place in London on 9 March 2018.
ESTA announces Post Graduate Certificate in String Teaching deadline
The European String Teachers Association (ESTA) has announced that the deadline for its 2018 Post Graduate Certificate in String Teaching is Frid…