Making the Most of Your Accompanist
This post was written before the 2020 Coronavirus Pandemic took hold; however, I hope it will be useful for a time in the future when we are, once again, able…
How to Avoid the Most Common DipABRSM Written Submission Mistakes
If you're just starting to think about working towards the DipABRSM in Teaching, one of the first things you're likely to consider is the written submission. The written submission comprises…
Top Resources for Improving Your Sight-Singing
I cannot emphasise what a useful skill sight-singing is. Sadly, over the years, it's got a bit of a bad press as it continues to be tested as part of…
5 Things I’ve Learnt Having Music Lessons as a Teacher
Like many, I had instrumental lessons as a child. First of all, I had piano lessons which I started age six, then flute lessons, then later on, singing lessons. As…
It’s Your Concert: 6 Tips for Compiling a Concert Programme
Whether for an examination, particularly at diploma level, or to share music with an audience, creating an interesting and attractive musical programme for a concert is an art form. Here,…
Teaching Diplomas: Should You Go It Alone?
This is a question which I’m often asked, and it’s a justifiable consideration. It’s a question which arises, much in the same way as the one much-debated by teachers as…
Moving Forward With Transfer Students
At one time or another, most instrumental teachers, wherever they work, will inherit a student who previously had lessons with another music teacher. Turning it round the other way, many…
Where Can You Find Practice Materials for the DipABRSM Quick Study?
As I've written previously, whilst it's worth the fewest number of marks, the quick study is often the element of the DipABRSM which causes candidates most anxiety. I've written previously…
6 Ways to Nurture Your Own Music-Making in 2020
When we're busy teaching (or indeed, performing) it can be hard sometimes to nurture and enjoy our own music-making as individuals. I know from experience that the demands of teaching…
Myth-Busting the Teaching DipABRSM
I've been mentoring teachers for the DipABRSM, and other teaching diplomas such as the DipLCM(TD) and ATCL, for nearly 10 years. I'm always impressed by these teachers' commitment and willingness…
My Top 10 Books for Instrumental Teachers
Over the past 18 years, I've acquired many books related to music education and instrumental teaching. If you're looking to expand your library, explore some new ideas or collect together…
4 Things Pianists Can Do to Improve Their Sight-Reading
If you're a singer, you might be used to singing in choirs. Maybe you've been in shows, perhaps in the chorus where there's been plenty of ensemble singing. If you're…
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