Dec 10, 20231 min read
The First Presentation of the TQ Programme
Check out this link for the papers submitted https://www.chrisatthepiano.com/papers The is the video presentation and an early stage of...
May 26, 20212 min read
Metronomes: About and How to Use
What is a metronome? A metronome is a device invented by Maelzel, an acquaintance of Beethoven's although one could not especially say...
May 12, 20212 min read
Keyboard, Digital - Studio - Acoustic Piano
Keyboard A keyboard with full size keys is a good starting instrument. On this you will be able to learn the note names, positions and...
Feb 23, 20214 min read
Rhizomatic Learning for Beginners for All Ages
The underground sprout of a rhizome does not have a traditional root. There is a stem there, the oldest part of which dies off while...
Feb 20, 20215 min read
Opening a Music Academy. Episode 2
Sub Heading: The Business Plan “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail!” Benjamin Franklin Every business or activity that you...
Feb 15, 20213 min read
Opening a Music Academy Episode 1
Subheading: Know Your Motivation When you begin exchanging money for services you are entering into a business contract, whether that be...
Feb 4, 20217 min read
How to Practise
An accumulation of letters do not make a story. In the same way an accumulation of notes do not make a piece of music. No one will ever...
Jan 31, 20214 min read
Meaning of Clefs Video Series. Episode 1 Treble Clef Line Notes
For many years I would not use the method of rhymes, however since that firm decision was made I have learnt much more about learning...
Jan 31, 20215 min read
Circle of Fifths Video Series. Episode 1
The Circle of Fifths is a fabulous device that will inform you about the number of sharps or flats in a major, or minor, scale. It tells...
Jan 14, 20212 min read
How to Draw Musical Notes
Writing music is as important as playing your instrument. Hand written music needs to be clear and easily understood. The important part...
Jan 14, 20211 min read
Practice Targets
Have you set your achievable target for tomorrow's practice? This needs to be specific with all the details you require to make it...
Jun 20, 20203 min read
A Mapping Between Musical Notes and Colours
The use of colours to represent notes is very popular in the classroom and teaching studio. What colour does your day feel like? What key...
Jun 17, 20204 min read
Composition
"At the same time Chopin did apply himself to a work in the grand style - a concerto for piano and orchestra. This was probably meant to...
Jun 12, 20201 min read
Preferred Rhythm Names
I start this article off with a quote from Wikipedia The French "Time-Names system" originally used French words. Toward the middle of...
Jun 8, 20201 min read
Musings on Covid changes
The enforced change due to Covid-19 has allowed me to explore a side of teaching I have been contemplating for years but never had the...
May 13, 20201 min read
The Journey is starting
So thrilled this period is allowing me to put into place plans mum and I first discussed in 1994/5 and that I have had since before my...
Apr 20, 20203 min read
About
I have been teaching the piano for 30 years. After raising my family I am now heading for the examinations I could have taken years ago...