Improve Your Practice
Practise smarter. Make more progress. Enjoy your playing.
Good piano practice isn't simply about spending more time at the instrument. It’s about knowing what to do when something isn’t working.
Whether you’re returning to the piano after many years, working towards an exam, tackling increasingly challenging repertoire, or simply wanting to get more from the time you have available, I can help you develop a more effective and enjoyable approach to practice.
Drawing on my experience as a pianist, teacher and music examiner, I share practical strategies that you can put into use at the piano straight away.
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A little inspiration for your practice, every week
The Practice Letter is my free weekly email for pianists who want to practise more effectively and make better progress.
Each week I share a practical idea, technique or approach that you can try in your own practice — from solving difficult passages and improving accuracy to memorising, pedalling, developing musical confidence and making the most of limited practice time.
It’s particularly written with adult pianists in mind, whether you're an experienced player or returning to the piano after a long break.
Join free and receive my Practice Smarter: Seven Keys to More Effective Piano Practice guide to help you get started.
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A step-by-step approach to better practice
If you'd like to go further, my online course How to Practice Piano More Effectively takes you through the principles and techniques I use every day in my own playing and teaching.
Rather than simply playing a piece from beginning to end and hoping it gradually improves, you'll learn how to identify problems, break them down and choose practice techniques that address them effectively.
Work through the course in your own time and return to the material whenever you need it.
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Practical help whenever you need it
You'll also find a growing collection of free resources to help with different aspects of piano playing and practice.
These include video tutorials, practice ideas and downloadable resources covering topics such as:
- learning difficult passages
- practising hands separately and together
- improving accuracy and fluency
- increasing speed
- memorising music
- pedalling
- developing musical expression
- making better use of your practice time
Watch & Learn
I regularly share piano practice advice and demonstrations on YouTube, looking at the problems pianists encounter at the keyboard and practical ways of solving them.
From quick practice tips to more detailed tutorials, there's plenty to explore — and new videos are added regularly.
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Sometimes a general practice technique isn't quite enough. You might have a particular passage that won't behave, a technical problem you can't quite diagnose, or simply wonder whether there's a better way of practising something.
I'm currently developing new ways of offering personalised practice help for pianists, including individual feedback and targeted advice.
Join The Practice Letter to hear about these opportunities as they become available or feel free to get in touch
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You don't necessarily need to practise for longer to become a better pianist.
A few changes to how you practise can make a remarkable difference to your progress — and to how much you enjoy playing.
Start with my free Practice Smarter guide and join a growing community of pianists receiving The Practice Letter each week.
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