Got a busy life or a strong of performances? What can you do to get yourself through?

I've been indulging in a little me time recently. I mentioned in my last blog that I've taken up yoga and I've been using a couple of apps to help me spend a little more time being still and mindful. This got me thinking - how can we use music to be more mindful? 

So wh...

It's a strange thing for a music teacher to say - but silence is really important! 

You may have noticed that it's been a while since I last added to my blog. There are lots of reasons for this - I've been really busy taking on new students and guiding their first steps...

I'll admit it - I am terrible at being ill. I have so many things to do that I find being stuck in bed hugely frustrating. What a terrible waste of my most precious resource - time. Fortunately, it's a rare occurrence, but I'm having one of those times right now - I pu...

If a football match is won before you step foot on the pitch, what should you be doing to get fit before you perform?

How can you keep going when you need to sing but all you want to do is cry?

You don't have to think about breathing - but what if you did?

Well Elf said it so it must be true! The best way to spread Christmas cheer, is singing loud for all to hear!

For me, one of the best things about Christmas is the music - from carols to pop songs, we all know that the best way to get a little atmosphere into your Chris...

Why is music good for your brain - and why can't you find your keys, but you can remember 80's song lyrics?

Music's not just for fun - it helps us; mind, body and soul!