Sheung Yuen LEEWhat does it really take to learn Beethoven’s Waldstein Sonata? Reflecting on a four-year journey with its overlooked third movement, this article explores why the hardest part of piano playing is often making extraordinary effort appear effortless.
Sheung Yuen LEEWhy spend months adapting music that was never written for the piano? A reflection on arranging, practising and performing ICE’s music from Cytus in my London piano studio.
Sheung Yuen LEEReward charts and bribes create short-term piano practice but damage long-term motivation. Learn why external rewards fail and what actually builds confident, self-driven young musicians at home.
Sheung Yuen LEEShort, consistent practice beats long weekly sessions for children. Discover why five-minute bursts build better focus, technique, confidence, and motivation—without conflict or pressure.