Is there anybody out there?

It has recently come to Humoresque’s attention that not many of you read these posts. Humoresque began on 6th April this year. The intention was to provide a weekly term-time blog post which would be helpful (hopefully!), informative (mostly!), entertaining (a humoresque!) and light-hearted (i.e. short!) All Humoresque’s posts are on my website, and you’re …

How often do you practise?

It’s a trick question! In my experience, most students rarely practise at all. Even from here, I can hear your cries of furious denial! Of course I practise! And I’m making good progress! I play my instrument three times a day/every day/twice a week/occasionally… Yes, yes (said soothingly), of course you do! And that’s wonderful. …

Trinity College London Music Exams

Trinity have changed their submission procedure for their music grade exams. This doesn’t affect candidates (you!) except in one way: I now need to upload a photo of you holding your exam book, as well as recording your video. If you are recording your own video at home, please also get someone to take a …

This Week And Next Week

I am teaching from Monday to Thursday inclusive this week, i.e. Monday 13th October, Tuesday 14th October, Wednesday 15th October and Thursday 16th October. There will be no lessons on Friday 17th, Saturday 18th, Monday 20th, Tuesday 21st, Wednesday 22nd or Thursday 23rd October. Friday and Saturday people should show up on Friday 24th and …

Performance and Performance Etiquette

Do you remember that Performance is one of the three Ps? If you’ve forgotten the others, you can read the post about it all here. Performance is the ultimate goal of learning to play. You may be performing just to yourself, perhaps even with headphones on, or in a locked room with a cheetah prowling …