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ABRSM vs Trinity vs RSL: which UK piano exam board is right for your child?

6 May 2026

All three are respected. They suit different students. Here's how to choose, with the trade-offs no marketing brochure tells you.

Piano lessons for adults: what to actually expect

29 April 2026

If you've been thinking about it for years, here is the honest version. What the first lesson feels like. How fast you'll progress. Why most adult learners stick with it once they start.

How long does it take to learn piano? An honest timeline

22 April 2026

First piece in two weeks. Grade 1 in eighteen months. Grade 8 in eight years. The realistic answer to the question every parent and adult learner asks first.

How to choose a piano teacher in Harrow

15 April 2026

What actually matters when you book your first lesson, and what to look out for. Honest advice from a Trinity Laban-trained teacher who has seen what works and what wastes a year of someone's life.