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Pianodao is the piano education, music, and wellbeing site of teacher, writer, consultant, and composer Andrew Eales.



Spring Repertoire Project

There’s perhaps no better time than the Spring months for embarking on exciting new piano projects, but let’s also remember to give our perennial ‘Active Repertoire’ a timely spring clean…

Music We Might Have Played

Written in partnership with musician and broadcaster Jack Pepper, with a foreword by Jeneba Kanneh-Mason, ‘Music We Might Have Played’ brings together nineteen stunning piano solos for early advanced players.

The Three-Dimensional Pianist

Understanding the importance of the three dimensions of musical learning, Musical Mind, Body, and Soul, empowers us to teach, learn and practise music holistically, making effective and lasting progress.

ADHD • Insights for Pianists

ADHD has had a huge impact on my piano journey. And my wife has three decades clinical experience treating ADHD. We have created this page to share our combined expertise, offering reliable advice to support pianists and educators.


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Andrew Eales

Andrew Eales is a widely respected piano educator based in Milton Keynes UK. His many publications include 'How to Practise Music' (Hal Leonard, 2021).