The Notebook
How to Attract the Right Private Music Students for You
Perhaps you don’t need to attract more students. Perhaps you simply need to become a little clearer about which students are right for you.
Underground for Piano (Rob Hall) | Piano Sheet Music Review
Quirky and intriguing, Rob Hall’s Underground for solo piano, is well worth a look.
Play with Rhythm! The rhythm revolution (Paul Harris) | Music Book Review
Musicians of all ages will value the clear layout, logical progression, sound advice and practical exercises in Paul Harris’ Play with rhythm!
Piano Works (Florence Price) | Piano Sheet Music Review
Piano Works by Florence Price is a very worthy addition to your shelves with much to be explored and enjoyed
25 Things 25 Years of Teaching Music Has Taught Me
I had no idea that one lesson in 2001 would become a career spanning a quarter of a century. So what have my students taught me over the past 25 years?
Instrumental Music Education: Developing Pedagogies as Instrumental Teachers | Book Review
A thought-provoking and practical book that brings current research into the hands of instrumental teachers at every stage of their journey.
The Piano Player: Anime | Piano Sheet Music Review
A review of The Piano Player: Anime, a new collection of 19 piano arrangements from much-loved Japanese anime soundtracks.
Junyan Chen at the 2026 Lichfield Festival | Concert Review
An unforgettable recital from pianist Junyan Chen brought the 2026 Lichfield Festival to a spectacular close with music of Rachmaninov, Gershwin and Karen Tanaka.
The Best Gift You Can Give Your Students Isn't Another Resource
Burnout taught me a lesson I wish I'd learned much earlier: taking care of ourselves isn't selfish. It's one of the most important things we can do for our students.
ABRSM Piano Syllabus 2027-28 | Tradition, Trend, or Both?
Does the new ABRSM Piano Syllabus 2027-28 successfully balance tradition, trend and musical development?
LCME Piano Syllabus 2026 | Reflections, Favourites & New Discoveries
A reflective look at the new LCME Piano Syllabus 2026, exploring the publications, repertoire selections, and my favourite discoveries from Grades 1-8.
Every Piano Has Its Own Voice: 10 Tips for Choosing an Acoustic Piano
Every piano has its own voice - here are a few things I learned whilst searching for the right one.

