Since that early exposure on Stars on Sunday I can’t say I’ve ever yearned to be in front of a camera again. But as I’ve become interested less in music’s past, and more on it’s future, I’ve realised that anything I have to say is primarily for tomorrow’s musicians – and they’re as likely to be watching a screen as reading a page. So…
You might know what 'classical music' is, but could you define it for a visiting Martian? Not so easy? Here's why the standard definitions don't make much sense - and here's a new definition which might help. What do think?
This video explores the content and marking criteria of the ABRSM's practical music exams, and how it is possible to pass these exams with technical skill, but playing with 'no musical involvement'.
Why the ABRSM's Performance Grade exams are leading us into the abyss of AI.
Placing a premium on boldness, creativity and communication, this is a proposal for a new type of music performance exam. Should it replace the current ABRSM, Trinity and LCM exams? What do you think?
The way examination boards present music theory is fundamentally flawed. This video points out why, and suggests a more realistic and interesting method of teaching and examining theory.