Father Charles Goes Down And Ends Cattle, according to 9yo pianist Alice’s theory homework. #pianoteaching

Since publishing what I think of the way the graded music exam syllabus is being mis-used, and the problematic expectations this sets up for parents, I am getting fewer contacts through my website. So it's working! 💪
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Keeping hold of motivation in piano students ‘Even the most well-intentioned child (and adult) can suffer a dip in motivation whilst navigating the distractions of modern life. Frustrating, yes, but truly rewarding when a little creativ…

Keeping hold of motivation in piano students crosseyedpianist.com/2026/02/16/k... #pianoteaching

Sneakily playing a note with an unexpected finger is – says 11yo pianist Boris – a "Fake Rabona pass". He's right! I must add this to the Blog I'll Never Write: a new version of Dozen A Day exercises, but they're all types of football manoeuvre. #PianoTeaching #TheBlogIWillNeverWrite

Even more tests for most tested children in the world Testing times ahead for four-year-olds as new starters face ‘harmful’ assessments within six weeks of starting school.

"ABRSM sounds like a disease," my nephew just said. He's right. The UK is manic about measurement. We test children more frequently, more intensively, harder, younger and for longer than *any other children in the world*. #PianoTeaching #MusicEd theconversation.com/even-more-te...

Wow: great paragraph on the British obsession with graded music exams. This is piano teacher Alice Pinto quoting from @jessicaduchen.bsky.social 's novel, Alicia's Gift, in an interview with @crosseyedpianist.bsky.social . Here's the whole article: crosseyedpianist.com/2014/09/22/a... #PianoTeaching

To borrow from Orwell: All of my students are my favourites. But some are more favourite than others, and I always feel the joy after Charlie's lessons on Wednesdays. #PianoTeaching

Penelope Roskell Piano Method: Levels 2-3 Review Review of Professor Penelope Roskell's latest piano technique books. Perfect for elementary piano students and teachers seeking injury-free methods.

‘another significant contribution to piano pedagogy and an invaluable resource for teachers and students’ interlude.hk/penelope-ros...

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Edible theory. It goes down a treat. #PianoTeaching

"I can play this *perfectly* when I'm at home," say the (mostly men) students, rather often. Nah, think I. You're just not listening, men. #PianoTeaching

'You have to hide the slum,' I just told 9yo pianist Ben, instead of, 'You have to slide the thumb.' Easter holiday can't come too soon. #PianoTeaching

On taking advice Musicians, especially young musicians, are bombarded with advice over the course of their career, especially in those early, fledgling years. Most advice will come from teachers, but also from peer…

On taking advice crosseyedpianist.com/2021/07/08/o... #piano #musiclessons #pianoteaching #personaldevelopment

How Piano Lessons Boost Learning Skills in Children Teach a child to play the piano and you will almost certainly additionally grant them regular access to an inspirational teacher who will coach them and rehearse the priceless skills they need to l…

How Piano Lessons Boost Learning Skills in Children crosseyedpianist.com/2025/01/27/h... #pianoteaching #musiceducation #learningskills

6yo pianist D just threw her arms around her mummy's pregnant belly and sang 'Happy Birthday' to her little sibling-to-be. #PianoTeaching has its moments.

"I'm going to Brownies after this, and my mum's pregnant," announced 6yo pianist D, a moment ago. 🤣 #PianoTeaching

6yo pianist, Alice, said today has been "the BEST day of my life". Because (1) At school, they made sandwiches. (2) Then she played football. (3) Then we did an experiment, pinging the harmonics and identifying The Strong Guys, I, IV and V, then played a piece with their chords. #PianoTeaching 🥹

"I didn't know I had it in me," said 7yo pianist Daniel just now, quietly, after playing something quite nicely. (He's been learning with someone else up to now.) #PianoTeaching 🥹

9yo pianist Boris did a video'd Grade 2 exam yesterday. They're marked on 'stagecraft'. He accidentally turned to the camera after his 1st piece, saw his own image and said, nodding with approval, 'Niiiiiiiice'. I'm submitting it. HE'S 9! And it's a Peak Boy thing to do.🤣 #PianoTeaching

This is so sweet 🙂
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Also today, 6yo pianist Imogen has written her own Pyano [sic] Book for 6/7yos. #PianoTeaching

'Dubble base' is the 1st in a list of 'The instrumunts of Ode to Joy song written by Beethoven', compiled by 6yo pianist Daria. I give kids that wonderful flashmob Ode to Joy video to watch, and they note down the instruments - I mean, instrumunts - they recognise. #PianoTeaching 🤩

Despite my praise, 8yo pianist Marco described his playing today of Joy To The World as 'a bit amateurish, to be honest'. #Pianoteaching

Oh, pushy parents, with your obsessions with graded exams, little do you know that when you visit me, I am auditioning you, not your children. #PianoTeaching #ClassicalMusic

Two charming piano collections by Ronald Watson Through an Open Window
Five Miniatures for Piano (Grade 4-5)

On Reflection
Four Contrasting Pieces for Piano
(approx. grade 5/6 standard)

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Time allocation pro activity during a typical individual lesson

Working on the Modern Academy Method (MAM). As I've interacted with students and taught music for so many years now, I've realized the importance of organizing different aspects of music education. 📚

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