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Congratulations to Pianist Magazine (published by Warner Group Publications) which has just won the Digital Publication of the Year 2016.

I noticed an interesting article in Friday’s Yorkshire Post regarding ‘imaginary piano-playing’.

I give piano lessons to several young girls who have riding lessons (so far no boys) … and to many others who would love to have riding lessons but their parents say no. However, I’d never considered there was any … Continue reading →

I recently posted a topic on the ABRSM teachers’ forum entitled ‘What’s Happening to GCSE Music?’ This was prompted by the news that my sons’ (large) comprehensive school has stopped offering Music as a GCSE option.

The lead story in today’s news is the death of 90-year-old music producer Sir George Martin – best known for his work with the Beatles … and less known for his piano-playing skills.

I was listening to Classic FM this morning when the presenter referred to the piece coming up as: “The piano teacher’s favourite”. Was she being serious or tongue-in-cheek, I wondered … having guessed straight away she was talking about Beethoven’s … Continue reading →

I was very impressed to hear seven-year-old Phoenix Li playing Flight of the Bumblebee on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. It’s not a piece I’ve ever played myself – and don’t intend to try.

Anyone who wants to learn to play the piano – or another instrument – can take advantage of free advice and a lesson as part of Learn to Play Day.

This Saturday (March 5th), Hebden Bridge (near Halifax in West Yorkshire) is holding a launch party in preparation for its annual piano festival which takes place in April.

What could be more romantic than buying your loved one a piano on Valentine’s Day?