Managing Lockdown

How musicians have managed lockdowns - an article for International Piano Magazine

I wrote an article in May for the International Piano Magazine about how three British pianists, Tom Poster, Mark Viner and Joanna...

The benefits of nature and taking space

Tiptoeing out of restrictions The world is slowly but surely starting to wake up from a rather unique form of slumber. Global lockdowns...

Perfectionism is a tough task master

Spring is in its full glory here in the UK, and we’ve had the most glorious weather over the last couple of weeks. There has been a nip...

Finding colour and projection in lockdown performances

Preparing for a post-lockdown world I am still part of the BAPAM and Help Musicians mentoring scheme which gives me the privilege of...

Lockdown one year on: How have musicians adapted

Article I wrote an article for Classical Music magazine last week - www.classical-music.uk - about musicians in lock down. It seems...

Managing emotions & lockdown with a broken wrist

Lockdown with a broken wrist Two weeks ago, I slid on mud going for a walk and ended up with a broken right wrist. Lockdown suddenly...

Making the best of conflicting views in chamber music rehearsals

The ongoing challenges for musicians in 2020 The lockdowns go on and on in different countries around the world, bringing with them so...

Human connection & kindness within Covid restrictions

Covid restrictions Another month has gone by and the world is still dealing with Covid 19 with all the restrictions that come along with...

Performance Anxiety: general top tips used in Lockdown

What extraordinary times we find ourselves in! It’s just under three weeks since I last wrote, and the world has changed dramatically in...