Over many years of teaching adult beginners, I’ve come to value the Hal Leonard Adult Piano Method for its holistic, musical approach, helping students to play, understand, and enjoy music from their very first lesson.

A mindful approach to music exams puts students first, helping them thrive, grow, and develop beyond grades.

A gentle reflection for private music teachers on why taking time off is essential for sustainable teaching, renewed creativity, and long-term wellbeing.

It’s a question that comes up time and again when I talk about digital music exams - and one I’ve now put directly to three of the main exam boards.

To mark 21 years of teaching ABRSM piano exams, I’ve revisited past syllabuses to highlight 21 influential and favourite pieces that have shaped my teaching

Discover why music exam mark sheets can be confusing and how examiner language often fails to give students useful, meaningful feedback.