“I’m struggling to play my piece at 92 to the crotchet.” The pupil sits on the piano stool and waits for me to fix this. I look in the notebook and see that I did indeed ask them to prepare their piece at 92 to the crotchet. I call this a “target”. The target was …
Thank you to everyone who sponsored me on my Walk 30 Miles Challenge. When I signed up to this, I committed to walking one mile every day during November. This was to raise money for Cancer Research UK, and, thanks to your support, I have been able to contribute £64 to this cause. I’m proud …
I’ve come across this music advent calendar, suitable for beginner and learner pianists, keyboardists and guitarists. It looks so much fun! You have a different festive song to play for each of the first 25 days in December, and of course that means it’s cumulative! Imagine! By Christmas Day you’ll be able to perform 25 …
For some time now, Trinity College have not been issuing hard-copy certificates, but have sent digital ones instead. Obviously this saves them a lot of money, in spite of which they still put their exam fees up every year. Anyway, I print the certificates here, as I think it’s important to have a physical recognition …
The Spring Series 2025 starts on Monday 13th January and finishes on Saturday 5th April, a total of 11 weeks. Rippling Keys Music will be closed during the week starting Monday 17th February. The Summer Series 2025 starts on Monday 28th April and finishes on Saturday 9th August, a total of 14 weeks. Rippling Keys Music will be closed …
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Hi everyone, I thought you’d be interested to know I’ve signed up to walk 30 miles during the month of November (only a mile a day!) to raise money for Cancer Research UK. You can find out more about my efforts here, and if you choose to support me, I shall be very grateful. Thank …
You should have received an email from me to let you know there is a new post on my website. The email also invites you to look at the Pupils’ Page. If you don’t have the new password for this page, please send me a message (email, text or WhatsApp) and I will give you …
The Autumn Series starts on Monday 16th September and finishes on Saturday 21st December. There will be no lessons during the week of 28th October, unless by prior arrangement. This means the Autumn Series consists of 13 weeks of tuition.
Students in Wales! Our Showcase concert this year will be on Saturday 26th October 2024. Once again, we’ll be at Coach House Pianos in Swansea, and many thanks to the Rusling family for hosting us again. I will give you more detailed arrangements nearer the time, but please keep the date free and think about …