One question I
am frequently asked by parents inquiring about piano lessons is “What age
should they start?” This is a tricky question to answer as all children are
completely different – they learn differently, they develop physically and
mentally at different rates and they have unique personalities, temperaments,
interests ...
With the Higher School Certificate (HSC) music performance exams just around the corner, I thought it would be a good time to collate some performance tips and advice. Of course, these are applicable to any music performance or exam, not just the HSC. As a music teacher and accompanist, and having sat for innumerable music exams myself over the years, I am very much aware of the importance of handling nerves, se...
