The last twelve months have been as busy as ever for Pianodao, with 110 fresh articles and reviews added to the site, reaching a larger international readership than ever before.
On a personal note, the year has brought many other professional highlights, from fresh music publishing achievements, to regular teaching at my studio, contributing at national events and courses, and helping to launch the Art of Piano Education Awards and Milton Keynes Piano Celebration events.
And how could I forget the thrill of being able to support and advise players around the world via my online feedback service?
As far as my writing on this site goes, I have listed the Top Ten most read posts of the year, but first I would like to take this opportunity to thank those who have supported Pianodao in any way at all over the last year: as piano learners, players, colleagues, friends, supporters and donors.
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The Pianodao Top Ten, 2024
Here are the ten new articles and reviews from 2024, based simply on which received the largest global readership… I hope you enjoy revisiting them!
ABRSM Piano Syllabus 2025-26
We live in challenging and changing times. In some respects, it can be argued that with their 2025-26 syllabus, ABRSM have channelled that zeitgeist. Certainly, I have yet to come across a syllabus that is, at one and the same time so assured, and yet so uncertain of its own identity…
The Year of the Dragon
The Year of the Dragon is considered powerful and auspicious. Here are some general characteristics and predictions typically associated with the Year of the Dragon in Chinese culture, together with a reflection on what this might mean for us today…
The Joy of Graded Piano
These five inspiring collections bring together essential repertoire for players of all ages. The “greatest hits” of the Baroque, Classical and Romantic piano literature appear alongside brilliant newer pieces composed by women and men from all around the world, right up to the present day. Grades 1-5.
ADHD • A Pianist’s Guide
Discover how ADHD impacts piano practice, lessons and performance, along with a range of expert clinical advice, and educational strategies that help.
Trinity’s Digital Theory Grades
Trinity College London recently announced new Digital Theory exams which, in their words, “retain the integrity of the musical approach”.
I was delighted to have the opportunity for an in-depth interview with Trinity’s Director of Music Francesca Christmas to find out more…
Angeline Bell’s Garden Notebook
Angeline Bell’s Lyrical and Quirky Notebooks were a highlight of 2023.
Now she’s back with ‘My Garden Notebook’, which confirms that she really is a superb composer of appealing educational piano music…
The Pianist’s Humiliation
Recognised by psychologists as one of the most potent of all human emotions, humiliation can have a long-lasting impact on a person’s self-esteem, wellbeing, and mental health.
ABRSM Prep Test 2025
In addition to launching their 2025-26 Piano Exam Syllabus reviewed here, ABRSM have surprised us with an update to their Prep Test. Let’s consider the subtle changes they are making to this popular legacy offer…
Rediscovering Piano Time
With brand new illustrations throughout, a host of fresh new pieces, freely downloadable audio recordings, and gentle tweaks to further facilitate smooth progression, the brand new editions of PIANO TIME offer a very significant update.
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