Justin sandercoe

Improvisation. For many pianists, the very word can feel intimidating. We see a jazz player fly across the keys and assume they are simply making it up. But improvisation is not a random act. It is ro

Anatomy, gesture and line quality are key aspects of figure drawing. Joshua Black ’ s advice will enhance your character work

When it comes to how pianists acquire their technique, the 19th century tradition of practising specially written exercises and studies (etudes) perseveres to this day. Yet many top players claim they

Alex Bishop begins three new guitar builds, guided by a lesson drawn from playing the instrument itself

IN THE LAST 25 years, Joe Bonamassa has dropped 16 studio records. That’s a lot of music, meaning it’s hard to keep things fresh — and his latest, Breakthrough, despite its title, doesn’t even try to

Whether that ‘Spidey sense’ has kicked in when you feel something isn’t quite right, or you have found yourself saying ‘yes’ to an offer without fully thinking it through, your gut can be a powerful d