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: technique
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…
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…
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…