A quick-take review of Bluey: First Ever Piano Book, exploring how this playful resource invites young beginners to discover the piano through curiosity, imagination, and shared music-making.

Discover how sight-reading can develop naturally through curiosity, play, and exploration - a lifelong skill for every musician and teacher.

A closer look at ABRSM’s Jazz Piano Solo Pieces Grades 6–8 from (2026) - a useful new collection with a few important caveats for teachers and players.

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

A review of Puppet Theatre by Jakub Metelka – 20 imaginative miniatures for students and recitals.

Nervous about an audition? Discover practical musical theatre audition tips for students - from choosing the right song to handling nerves.

Review of Angeline Bell’s My Forest Notebook – 15 lyrical piano solos for intermediate players, inspired by woodland and trees.

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

Alexis Ffrench’s Classical Soul Vol. 1 offers piano music that speaks straight to the heart. In this in-depth review, discover why this expressive collection is already a favourite among pianists and teachers.

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

The Willis Student Recital Collection is a beautifully curated anthology of 40 piano pieces for Grades 1–6, offering an inspiring alternative to familiar repertoire.