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07/10/2026

I am a regular faculty teacher on The Thinking Pianist course, and course leader David Jones has just unveiled a set of new videos from this year’s course on a new YouTube channel.

He’s included this full length video of a lecture recital I gave about French Baroque music, and how it impacted later Baroque composers such as Bach. Lots of explaining, humour, and in the second half, a lot of me performing too. Hope you enjoy it!

Pianist and Educator Andrew Eales gives a lecture-recital on French...

05/10/2026

'The Faber Music Mindful Piano Anthology' stands out from the crowd for its especially broad range of repertoire, drawn from several centuries, genres, and musical traditions. Together, these pieces testify to the enduring power of music as a channel for reflection. Click here ⬇️ for my full review.

Discover the calming piano music of 'The Faber Music Mindful Piano Anthologyt, featuring relaxing pieces perfect for intermediate pianists.

04/10/2026

With respectful arrangements of many of the most popular songs of the twentieth century and beyond, designed to be enjoyed throughout several years of musical learning and interleaved with more “serious” music, it’s hard not to fall in love with Disney: Graded Pieces for Piano...⬇️

Discover the joy of playing beloved Disney songs with 'Disney Graded Pieces for Piano', perfect for learners from Grades 1 to 5.

01/10/2026

With works by eight composers of the early to mid twentieth century, 'Piano Music of the Black Renaissance' ranges in level from Early Intermediate to Advanced, and offers a fascinating and useful sourcebook of music that deserves much greater recognition within the classical piano repertoire. Click here to read my review ⬇️

Explore Samantha Ege's new anthology, celebrating piano music from the Black Renaissance with twelve captivating pieces by renowned composers.

29/09/2026

Of the many gifted composers of intermediate piano music today, Naoko Ikeda remains a favourite, and it's great to welcome this new collection of solo pieces, particularly as it is one of her most consistent and enjoyable yet! ⬇️

28/09/2026

Have you explored my annual roundup of the best piano education resources I’ve reviewed in recent months, and classic recommendations that remain very current for 2026-27? Click here to find out more ⬇️

Discover the best new and classic piano education resources for 2026. Elevate your teaching with essential publications and repertoire!

27/09/2026

In a year that has seen some excellent, focussed educational publications, ABRSM's new 'Encore Plus" books are another must-have success, offering a range of pieces primed for the exam room which I cannot imagine teachers will want to be without a set
Click here to read my in-depth review and analysis ⬇️

Discover the unique offerings of ABRSM's 'Encore Plus' series, perfect for exam preparation and enhancing piano teaching resources.

26/09/2026

Garreth Brooke's sole UK performance for 2026 will be his appearance at the MK Piano Celebration on November 21st. Here he talks to Pianodao about his personal and creative journey...⬇️

Discover the emotive journey of Garreth Brooke, a British/German musician transforming grief into music. Don’t miss his UK performance in 2026!

23/09/2026

For players intending to take one of the higher grades in the next couple of years, these Edition Peters anthologies provide an extremely attractive alternative to the official ABRSM Piano Exam Pieces books.
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Explore the 2027-28 Edition Peters Grade Piano Anthologies, featuring diverse selections that surpass ABRSM's offerings for motivated players.