An article I wrote for my sister blog The Cross-Eyed Pianist in which I show how Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) can be used in piano teaching and performance. Read the full article here: The piano and Neuro-Linguistic Programming.
Author: The Cross-Eyed Pianist
Frances Wilson is a pianist, writer, music and arts reviewer, music PR, and blogger on classical music and pianism under the pen name 'The Cross-Eyed Pianist'
At the Piano With……Frances Wilson
AT THE PIANO WITH……is a series of interviews with piano teachers which is running on my sister blog, The Cross-Eyed Pianist, with occasional posts on this blog. What is your first memory of the piano? My paternal grandfather playing Methodist hymns and excerpts from Bach, Haydn and Beethoven on the Victorian upright piano in the… Continue reading At the Piano With……Frances Wilson
At the Piano With…….Mark Tanner
In an insightful, detailed and honest interview, pianist, writer and teacher, Mark Tanner, shares his thoughts on many aspects of piano teaching. Read the full interview here: At the Piano With.......Mark Tanner
What to look for in a piano teacher
Where to look A Google search will throw up a confusing array of links, to teachers' personal websites, and listings sites such as EPTA, ISM, Music Teachers, Music Teacher Map, Pianist Profiles, and more. A personal recommendation is often the best: if you know people whose children are taking lessons in your neighbourhood, ask them.… Continue reading What to look for in a piano teacher
At the Piano With……Karl Lutchmayer
Karl Lutchmayer What is your first memory of the piano? Actually, and rather embarrassingly, I used to use the spaces between Bb and C# and Eb and F# to park my Dinky cars – and run them along the fronts of the white notes! It always vexed me that the spaces between other black notes… Continue reading At the Piano With……Karl Lutchmayer
Putting the X-Factor into practising
Saturday nights are all about the X-Factor, aren't they? The tv talent show which, after weeks of auditions, boot camps and live performances is now reaching its finale. I expect you know the format: each singer receives comments (often harsh) from four “celebrity” judges, who then vote the act in or out. Usually, it's pretty… Continue reading Putting the X-Factor into practising
Meet the Composers at MusicalEar
Carl-Axel Andersson and Björn Roslund are composers and pianists, and lecturers of Ear Training at the Malmö Academy of Music, Lund University, Sweden. They are composers for the MusicalEar ear training and music theory software application. Who or what inspired you to take up music and make it your career? CA: It was probably a… Continue reading Meet the Composers at MusicalEar
Guest post: How to be confident (when you’re not feeling it)
A guest post from Grace Miles, founder of artiden.com, a blog about the musician lifestyle. She helps pianists get the most out of music with psychology. Remember the "spotlight"? When all eyes are on you, every little action feels 100 times more obvious. We all want more sparkle in our performances-- and it comes with… Continue reading Guest post: How to be confident (when you’re not feeling it)
The Virtuoso Parent
This post is inspired by the excellent book The Virtuoso Teacher by music educationalist Paul Harris, which I have been reading on the recommendation of George Bevan, Director of Music at Monkton Coombe School, and author of an excellent blog on music teaching and practice. I will distill my general response to the book in… Continue reading The Virtuoso Parent
At the Piano With……Pierre Tran
Pierre Tran What is your first memory of the piano? My first memory of the piano is from my childhood. Twice a week, my auntie used to teach Chinese songs to small pupils. I liked to join the group after school whenever I could. I still remember when she was at the piano, I was… Continue reading At the Piano With……Pierre Tran
A Piano Teacher Writes... 