How to practise

Practical advice on getting better at sight-reading, whatever your level.

A close-up of the keys of a black grand piano, seen along the keyboard

13 September 2026 · 15 min read

The ultimate guide to piano sight reading

Why the piano is the hardest instrument to read on, why sight-reading practice is so hard to sustain, and a plan you can start this week.

An adult’s hands annotating sheet music with a pencil, beside headphones, a coffee and a laptop

20 June 2026 · 9 min read

Sight reading exercises for adult beginners

Sight reading exercises for adult beginners, from someone who learned piano as an adult: ten minutes a day, easy music, and why the hard part is your ego.

A close-up of a digital metronome displaying its tempo settings

8 June 2026 · 7 min read

How long does it take to learn piano sight reading?

How long does it take to learn piano sight reading? Ten minutes a day shows progress within a month; here are honest timelines by starting level.

An opened music sheet book resting on top of an upright piano

29 May 2026 · 8 min read

Why is piano sight reading so hard?

Piano sight reading is hard because it’s a different skill from playing, and modern learning by imitation makes the gap worse. Here’s why, and the fix.

A young pianist at the keyboard with sheet music in front of her

15 May 2026 · 11 min read

How to improve piano sight reading: working smarter, not harder

A practical approach to piano sight reading, drawn from neuroscience research on how musicians actually learn. Ten minutes a day, done right.