Piano lessons

  Adults

 All piano/keyboard lessons are delivered individually. About 65% of the students we teach are adults who may or may not have had lessons in the past. This is nothing new to us and we are very experienced at teaching restarters or complete novices of all ages. We are more than happy to have an initial chat/meeting to discuss lessons.

  Children

  Children start at about 7 yeasrs of age. Parents/Carers are most welcome to attend the lessons. After a few lessons we can advise parents if the piano is a suitable instrument for their child to continue with. 

   Instruments 

 A keyboard of about 32 white notes (full size keys) would be acceptable to practice on at home until the student reaches a stage where a piano needs to be purchased. We can advise on instrument purchases and maintenance at that time.

  Lessons

  All styles of music are taught.Baroque. Classical, Romantic, Contemporary, Jazz and Popular.

 Each student has an individually planned course to get them where they want to be and this includes sight reading, aural and technical skills.

 Beginners would find the piano tutor book Michael Aarons' Piano Lessons Grade 1 an invaluable starting book. Just click on the piano music link below.

  Visiting Concert Pianists will be available for Masterclass and workshop sessions. Details of these events will be published on our Music Performances and booking pages.

Examinations

 We are happy to prepare candidates for all piano examinations offered by the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music. Grades 1 to 8 and performance/teaching diplomas.

 Many students, adults and children, take these professional qualifications which also hold GNVQ status and credit successful candidates with UCAS points for university entrance.