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I am fed up with my exam pieces so bought the REALLY easy Beatles piano book. I can just about play the tunes but would like them to be even easier. I would like to play something nicely first time and not have to work at it. Why isn't playing the piano like reading a book? You can pick up any book ...

My husband suggested a strong whisky! I am now trying to play with other family members in the room and am definitely less nervous when they're around. I also tried using my phone to video myself playing, the sound quality was so bad that I really considered quitting. Anyway, thanks for your kind th...

Cut the grass regularly using a lawn mower with sharp blades, even twice a week when it's growing, feed it with some special lawn feed, and kill the weeds. You will be amazed at how it will improve. Go on to the RHS website and there will be a mountain of advice. As you see, I know more about garden...

I have ordered the book Walter Geiseking and Karl Leimarby you recommended, anything to help me learn effectively will be great. It seems strange that you need coaching when you are giving concerts! Thank you once again for your help.

I really appreciate all the helpful comments and advice you have sent me. Do you also have any useful hints on how and when to practise most effectively. Up until now I have got up early in the morning and diligently worked on scales and slogged away at the pieces I have been trying to learn, gettin...

Hi, Thanks for your advice. I know what you mean about finger memory, the problem is that one tiny mistake, say a flat instead of a sharp and I'm completely lost. I shall try your tip of not looking at the keys at all and remembering to look at the music all the time. Do you record yourself playing ...

Thank you for your advice, I agree that I need to know the pieces even better. What do you mean by 'motivically'? What are the motives?

I would like help to conquer my stupid nerves! I am an adult learner (55), who has struggled to pass Grade 3. I get extremely cross with myself because I make so many mistakes. I dread playing in front of others although I would love to be able to play nicely to my family and friends. Last month I a...