Darren Thornton
Exploring the Link Between Music & Dementia
Casio Music UK Launches ‘Light Up My Life’: A research initiative with Music For Dementia & MHA to bring music into care homes. *50...
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Darren Thornton
- Sep 15, 2021
- 3 min
New Digital Pianos From Casio
Casio Music UK releases new additions to its Privia range of digital pianos, designed to complement any interior space. *Two new models...
Darren Thornton
- Aug 7, 2019
- 4 min
Beginner Pianos: What to Buy from a Teacher's Perspective.
As a piano teacher, it is very rare that I start working with a beginner who already owns a piano. Some arrive at their first lesson...
Darren Thornton
- May 17, 2019
- 4 min
Weighted Piano Keys: Why They Are Important for a Beginner.
When I interview a prospective pupil, it frequently turns out that they don't currently own an acoustic or digital piano. They may have a...
Darren Thornton
- Oct 28, 2018
- 1 min
Rachmaninov Prelude Op.23 No.5 on a Casio/Bechstein Grand Hybrid GP500
The Casio/Bechstein Grand Hybrid GP500 is put through its paces here with a performance of Rachmaninov's Prelude Op.23 no. 5 in g minor,...
Darren Thornton
- Oct 17, 2018
- 2 min
Roland Release the LX700 Range of Digital Pianos
Roland have introduced their latest range of high-end digital pianos. There are 3 new options in this range, each of which use Roland's...
Darren Thornton
- Oct 4, 2018
- 8 min
Will Practising on a Digital Piano Damage Your Piano Technique?
For many pianists ranging from beginner to advanced, it is not always possible to practice on a traditional acoustic upright or grand...
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