If you’re thinking about booking a music lesson, you might be wondering: Do I need to be good? Is the trial lesson an audition? What …
Who Do I Teach — and Do You Need to Be “Good”?
Transform Your Technique and Build Confidence: Flute & Piano Lessons Tailored for Durham University Students
How I Help Flute and Piano Students at Durham University At Durham University, I have the privilege of working with talented and passionate flute and …
Piano Parents: What to Do When Your Child Loses Motivation
It can be disheartening to see your child lose interest in something you hoped would bring them joy. Maybe they used to run to the …
Music Masterclass at Durham University
It was a pleasure to recently lead a music masterclass at Durham University for a group of dedicated piano and flute students. The session focused …
Long Nails & Piano Playing: A Love Story That Wasn’t Meant to Be
Recently, a few students have arrived for their trial piano lessons with beautifully sculpted extension nails, only to discover (sometimes with a hint of surprise) …
It’s Not About the Notes
Today marks 30 years since I started teaching piano and flute lessons to Durham University students! Prior to this, I spent 10 years teaching music …
My Top Tips for Finding the Right Music Teacher
How do you decide if a piano or flute teacher is right for you? Do you see an advert or get a recommendation and commit …
The Secrets of a Consistently Beautiful Flute Tone
Are you struggling to have a consistent tone on your flute? Can you imagine playing your flute with a consistently beautiful tone? Imagine not feeling …
Top Tips for Getting Your Child into a Practice Routine
Just like with any type of learning, helping your child make good progress with their chosen musical instrument is not about coercion. Children learn better …
How To Prepare for Music Lessons on Zoom
So many of my students have benefitted from having their lessons on Zoom, in normal times and pandemic times. It’s not difficult if you take …