Ritenuto Piano

10/09/2026

A huge congratulations to Jeyce on passing her ABRSM Grade 6 Piano Performance Exam with Merit! 🎹🎉

This is a fantastic achievement and a testament to all the hard work, preparation and dedication she has put into her piano playing.

Preparing for an ABRSM Grade 6 Piano exam involves much more than simply learning the pieces. Jeyce has worked hard on her technique, musicality, accuracy and overall performance, and it’s wonderful to see all that effort pay off. 👏🏻

I’m so proud of how far she has come. Well done, Jeyce, and congratulations on your well-deserved Merit! ❤️🎶

08/09/2026

7 piano habits I live by 🎹

After years of playing and teaching piano, these are some of the habits I always come back to, and the ones I encourage my students to develop too.

Good piano playing isn’t simply about practising for hours. It’s about practising effectively; slowing things down when needed, working on specific problem areas, listening while you play, and understanding the basics.

And most importantly, consistency beats cramming. A short, focused practice session done regularly can be much more effective than trying to fit everything into one long session.

Which of these habits do you already practise? 🎶

Save this post as a reminder for your next practice session!

07/09/2026

A little Disney magic at the piano! 🎹🌹✨

Nasha playing “Beauty and the Beast” from Beauty and the Beast, such a timeless Disney favourite. 💛

I always enjoy seeing students learn pieces they genuinely enjoy. Familiar songs can make piano lessons more engaging while helping students develop their technique, rhythm, musicality, and confidence.

📖 Want to play this arrangement too?
I’ve linked the piano book below so you can check it out!

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02/09/2026

02/09/2026

A little Disney magic, but this time… as a piano duet! 🎹🧜‍♀️💙

Nasha and I had so much fun playing “Part of Your World” from The Little Mermaid together.

Duets are such a lovely way for students to develop their rhythm, listening skills, coordination and musicality, while making music together much more fun! 🎶

📖 Want to play this piece too? You can find the piano score here: https://s.shopee.sg/3LQWVmQJ3Z

25/08/2026

Congratulations to Makayla on achieving a Pass in her recent ABRSM Grade 5 Music Theory exam! 🎉🎹📚

Grade 5 Theory is an important milestone in a student’s music education, covering areas such as key signatures, scales, intervals, chords, notation, rhythm and music theory analysis.

We’re so proud of the effort she put into her preparation and thrilled to see her hard work pay off. ❤️

Well done, Makayla! Here’s to many more musical milestones ahead!

20/08/2026

A little Disney magic at the piano 🎹🧜‍♀️💙

Here’s Nasha playing “Part of Your World” from The Little Mermaid.

It’s wonderful to see students enjoy playing music from their favourite movies while developing their piano skills and musical confidence.

15/05/2026

Teaching sharp major scale key signatures doesn’t have to be repetitive 🎹🎲

We worked on all 6 sharps using a simple bingo game with flashcards and bingo sheets, and it helped the student recognise key signatures much more confidently.

Learning through games is a great way to reinforce music theory concepts, note recognition, and scale understanding.

Perfect for piano lessons, group classes, or even at-home practice.

✨ Check out our Etsy shop for sharp scale flashcards, bingo cards, and a wide range of printable worksheets and lesson materials 👇🏻
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27/04/2026

Starting piano lessons with a note reading bingo warm up 🎹🎲

Students read notes from flashcards, identify the correct note names, and mark them off on their bingo cards. First to get five in a row wins!

This activity is a fun and effective way to improve note reading skills, music theory understanding, and confidence at the piano.

Perfect for both individual lessons and group classes.

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27/04/2026

We noticed something interesting during lessons…

Students can read notes on the staff pretty well.
But the moment ledger lines appear, they start second-guessing themselves 👀

So we created a set of worksheets focused just on that 🎹

✔ Reading from Middle C
✔ Up to 3 ledger lines above & below
✔ Simple, repetitive practice that builds confidence

10 printable worksheets, no prep needed ✨

Perfect for teachers, parents, or even adult learners who want extra practice

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