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A Question of Time – Funny Piano Mug

A humorous piano mug for musicians who have a complicated relationship with the metronome. Featuring warm vintage-inspired artwork of a metronome beside the piano, it's a relatable gift for piano students, teachers, adult learners, and anyone who's ever been personally attacked by a ticking beat.

$39.00 AUD

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Designed & Printedin Australia

Free ShippingAustralia Wide

Designed bya Piano Teacher

Care instructions

Different mugs require slightly different care. Please refer to the instructions below for your mug.

White Ceramic Mug

Microwave and dishwasher safe.
Hand washing is recommended to help preserve the vibrancy of the artwork over time.

Accent Mug (Black Handle)

Microwave safe.
Hand wash only. Not dishwasher safe.

Heat-Reactive Colour-Changing Mug

Glossy black finish when cool. Artwork gradually appears as the mug warms and returns to black as it cools.
Microwave safe.
Hand wash only.
Not dishwasher safe.
Avoid abrasive cleaners or scourers to help preserve the heat-reactive finish.

Product Details

Premium ceramic mug
325 ml (11 oz) capacity
High-quality wraparound print
Comfortable C-shaped handle
Designed and printed in Australia

Please note: Care instructions and finish vary slightly between White Ceramic, Accent and Heat-Reactive Magic Mugs. Please refer to the product description and Care Instructions for details specific to your selected mug.

Shipping & Delivery

Free shipping Australia-wide.
Designed and printed in Australia.
Made to order.
Standard delivery: 3–6 business days.
Tracking provided once dispatched.

Dimensions

Capacity: 325 ml (11 oz)
Approximate size: 9.5 cm high × 8 cm diameter
Comfortable C-shaped handle

Minor variations of a few millimetres may occur between mug styles.

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The Story Behind 'A Question of Time'

Every pianist knows the feeling.

The metronome sits quietly on the piano.

Patient. Unmoving. Completely indifferent to excuses.

A Question of Time was created for musicians who understand that progress and frustration often arrive together.

Featuring warm vintage-inspired artwork of a metronome beside the piano, the design celebrates one of the most universal experiences in music: discovering that the problem wasn't the piece after all.

Sometimes the tempo is simply too fast.

Sometimes the rhythm isn't fully understood.

Sometimes the hands aren't quite ready yet.

And sometimes the metronome reveals a lesson we'd rather not hear — slow down, subdivide, and build it properly.

Part of The Composition Collection's A Question of Time collection, this mug honours the ongoing relationship between musicians and the small ticking device that refuses to let us get away with anything.

Whether they're a piano student, teacher, adult learner, accompanist, or lifelong music lover, it's a gift guaranteed to earn a knowing smile from anyone who's ever spent time in a practice room.

Because the metronome isn't judging.

It's simply telling the truth.

And sometimes we're not ready to discuss it.

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