This is not an easy topic to write about, but I feel it’s important to do so and have promised some of my piano pupils that I would. After my first couple of months learning the clarinet, during which time I was excited and soaking up new skills like a sponge, I hit a bit…

Much has been said and written about Professor Stephen Hawking following his recent death from motor neurone disease. I don’t intend to repeat what others have already said so eloquently, but I do want to say that this sad news has re-focused my attention on the charity I am raising money for – the Motor…

I’ve now been learning the clarinet for just over a month and it’s still going well. I’m trying to practise every day if possible, even if just for 10 or 15 minutes. I always encourage my piano pupils to practise “little and often” so I suppose I’m practising (pun intended) what I preach! Since I…

Well, I’ve officially been learning the clarinet for just over a week! My fundraising site is now set up at https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/clarinet2018, and I’ve set the ambitious target of £3,000 for all this effort. I’m surprised by how much I’m enjoying the clarinet and looking forward to practising it. I’ve started off with a tutor book,…

My name is Helen. I work as a chartered secretary in London, and when I’m not doing that, I teach the piano. A friend’s mother was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease last year and I decided to do something to raise money for the cause. The likelihood of my ever running a marathon is frankly…