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What ABRSM Exams Can and Cannot Teach
A reflection on the role of ABRSM exams in shaping musicianship, and where they quietly fall short.
What Makes a Musical Life Sustainable
A few thoughts on building a life in music that is serious, human, and able to keep growing over time.
Why I Teach Music First, Not Exam First
Why I believe lessons should begin with listening, expression, and curiosity, with exams serving musical growth rather than replacing it.
What I Listen For in a Great Recording
The musical qualities that make a recording feel alive, shaped, and worth returning to over time.
Practising Slowly Without Losing the Musical Line
A practical guide to keeping phrasing, pulse, and sound connected during slow practice, so that accuracy improves without losing musical direction.
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