Music, particularly singing, isn’t just entertainment. It touches us much more deeply; it can heal, uplift, and transform our mental and emotional state. But why do we sing, and can this self-administered ‘music therapy’ really help us when we most need it?
I’ve been creating YouTube piano tutorials for over nine years – you might have seen them on Easy Piano Teacher. My techniques and tools have changed over time, but now I’ve settled on a standard formula that works…
Acoustic or digital piano? Let’s try to cut through the classical elitism and get real about digital and acoustic pianos, shall we? WARNING: I may be about to step on some toes…
Earlier this year, I came across some buzz about “ChatGPT” in the news. Being a lover of all things computer-related, I had to see what the fuss was about. It turns out, this innovative tool is an absolute treasure trove for someone like me who’s always juggling multiple projects. I now use it in numerous areas of my life and work. Here are some of the many Artificial Intelligence (AI) tricks and hacks I’ve discovered…
In September 2021, the world as I knew it shifted overnight. I woke one morning unable to see properly out of my left eye. I rushed to hospital, where an opthamology consultant eventually diagnosed a Central Retinal Artery Occlusion (CRAO), also known as an eye stroke. It’s a condition where blood flow to the retina becomes blocked by an arterial clot. This often results (as it did for me) in permanent visual impairment. I had lost about 80% sight in one eye. Not just physically disorienting, this felt like a profound loss – especially as it threatened my deep-seated passion for playing, sharing and teaching music. How would I cope?
After an 8-year interlude, David Hendra Music is making its encore – I’m BACK! Yeah, okay, forget the theatrics, nobody missed me…but sometimes it’s time for a reboot. After a long time musicking elsewhere, I’m returning with an update…
If you’re still learning the names of the notes on your piano, here are some printable Piano Key Guides I made for you. Many thanks to my good friend Sandie B who gave me the idea. The note names are clear and you also have the treble clef and bass clef notes to help you…
