Pianodao is the piano education and wellbeing website of teacher, consultant, composer and author Andrew Eales.
Widely respected as a leading voice in piano education, Andrew advocates for a holistic approach to musical learning, discovery, and success.
Andrew supports players with strategies based on his highly acclaimed book How to Practise Music, and encourages pianists and learners develop an Active Repertoire of pieces they enjoy playing.
Pianists looking for advice, private tuition, or professional support can access Andrew’s expert input by booking a consultation in person at his studio in Milton Keynes, or using his Online Feedback service to receive supportive, written advice that will help you improve your playing right away.
Pianodao’s Teacher Support page offers an easy entry point for the resources and guidance Andrew offers to teachers, including free articles, educational reviews, and access to professional mentoring and support.
The Way of Piano
In case you are wondering about the site’s name, it brings together two words. The word Dao is rooted in Chinese philosophy, rich in meaning, but at its most simple can mean The Way.
Since launching Pianodao in 2015, Andrew has written hundreds of free articles and blog posts to support your Way of Piano.
It is easy to explore key topics of interest and access information and advice from the full archive here:
The Fermata Series offers shorter, personal reflections on piano playing, teaching and the player’s life.
From the start, it has been a core mission of the site to promote healthy practice for piano players, supporting physical mobility, healthy breathing, mental wellbeing, and efficient piano technique.
Pianodao Wellbeing offers carefully selected stretching and breathing exercises to support piano playing, and a fresh outlook to help you thrive.
Pianodao supports readers from around 190 countries each year. All content is FREE, thanks to the generosity of those who donate to support the site.
Discover Piano Music
Pianodao is widely appreciated as a leading piano music review site, showcasing hundreds of Andrew’s top choices of the latest books, educational resources, and sheet music publications.
Music choices here cater for everyone from beginners to professionals. You can delve into the ever-expanding Pianodao Music Library to discover this wealth of repertoire, sorted by level. What will you play?
The Pianodao Music Club offers an exclusive and friendly online community where you can enjoy special events and discounts on sheet music.
Thank you for visiting. If you have any questions or comments, please don’t hesitate to contact Andrew here.
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