Acoustic piano

How to Play Softer in Piano Playing

2026-06-29T06:58:57+01:00

Recently, many students have asked me the same question: “Why is it so difficult to play softly on an acoustic piano?” Interestingly, most of these students have spent years practising mainly on digital pianos. Their fingers are agile, their rhythm is stable, and they can produce clear sound quite easily. Yet when they sit at an acoustic piano — especially during lessons, examinations or performances — the sound suddenly becomes louder, harder and more tense than they expect. Soft Playing Is Not Weak Playing Playing softly is one of the most misunderstood skills in piano playing. Many people assume that softness [...]

How to Play Softer in Piano Playing2026-06-29T06:58:57+01:00

Pianos vs Keyboards: What Is the Difference?

2026-06-08T15:03:42+01:00

Owning a keyboard or a piano, especially a grand piano, is an investment that requires both space and money. Aspiring pianists should always have one in order to keep up a solid practice regime, but some find the offerings of keyboards to be underwhelming compared to the real thing. While owning a Steinway concert grand piano is an unrealistic expectation for most, you can still get yourself a fit-for-purpose setup that allows you to improve your skills and entertain home audiences effectively! Here I will outline the pros and cons of each option, and the possibilities presented by each. Price A [...]

Pianos vs Keyboards: What Is the Difference?2026-06-08T15:03:42+01:00

Why Every London Home Needs A Digital Piano

2025-06-04T12:58:54+01:00

Imagine this: you’re a pianist living in a small London flat, with thin walls separating you from your neighbour, and you can only practise at night due to work and other obligations— except you are probably already living in this reality! According to plumplot.co.uk, the average flat size in London is under 55 square meters. That is not even 4 full rooms! For many pianists living in London, it is impractical to own an acoustic piano with the little space they already might have. There are other solutions to this problem–one could hire a piano, or book a music room with [...]

Why Every London Home Needs A Digital Piano2025-06-04T12:58:54+01:00
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