Jane StavrinoudisAug 26, 20214 minHow do you choose pieces for an exam?Pieces fall into four very broad categories. Technical pieces are those that use a technique that is new or needs work. Expressive or...
Jane StavrinoudisAug 18, 20217 minWhat do examiners look/listen for at a piano exam?You (or your student, or even their parent!) have decided to enrol in a piano exam You have purchased the syllabus, read it carefully,...
Jane StavrinoudisOct 26, 20204 minPiano technique: why? when? what? where?It is generally understood that when learning to play the piano, at some point in the journey addressing technique becomes imperative...
-Oct 26, 20206 minOnline, hybrid and multi-modal piano lessonsWhile searching online for resources and options for my students, I have come across a few articles written pre-covid19 predicting what...