Quick studies are an excellent way of speed learning new pieces two or three grades below our student’s ability. They will be expanding...

We can learn from accompanists some of the most useful tips on sight-reading. They have to master this skill to perfection, so how do...

Sally Cathcart, Principal Tutor of The Piano Teachers' Course UK Sally is a musician who just happens to be fascinated by the piano and...

How do I make sense of a brand-new score as quickly as possible? I opt for a mix of playing and understanding at first sight by using the...

Do you have any doubt about whether it’s best to prioritise the pulse when sight reading, or to play all of the correct notes? If so,...

The following recommendations come from our International Director and Head of Diplomas at the PTC, Lucinda Mackworth-Young.