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Welcome to Pianodao!

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


Milton Keynes Piano Celebration 2026

ADHD • Insights for Pianists

This page is the gateway to Pianodao’s acclaimed ADHD series of articles, which bring together expert clinical insight and piano education advice to support learners, performers, and teachers.

Autumn Repertoire Project

Autumn is a time of dynamic change and possibility, the old giving way to the new. As the ‘fall’ approaches, let’s take another look at our Active Repertoire and reflect on our piano goals for the coming months.

Halloween Favourites

As Halloween approaches, many teachers and players ask about top choices of easy, but spooky, piano music to enjoy on these darker evenings. When it comes to whole collections dedicated to exploring the ghoulish and macabre, here are my top choices.


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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).