Lessons available:

1:1 piano tuition for all levels of ability, children and adults.

Paired lessons  for beginners of the same age working at the same pace!

Group Lessons available at Ashburton Primary School for pupils in year 1

Theory lessons are available for those studying for the grade 5 theory exam, a prerequisite for the grade 6 practical exam.

Lessons fees for Sept 24 - July 25 

Paired  30 minutes              £12.50

Group 30 minutes               £8.50

1:1      30 minutes               £17.00

1:1      45 minutes               £25.50

Lessons for children

What is my approach and what will my pupil’s learn?

I use a multi-sensory approach which incorporates all of the following into my lessons to develop rounded musicians:

Listening, singing, moving, learning by rote, reading notation, sight-reading skills, playing by ear, improvisation, theory, composition, memorisation skills, and performance skills. 

My pupils will become confident with keyboard geography and learn about finger numbers and the musical alphabet. They will learn about pulse, meter and rhythm, become familiar with musical terms and symbols and learn how to read musical notation.

Healthy technique is taught right from the beginning and incorporated into every lesson. My pupils are given opportunities to study repertoire from a broad range of musical styles and periods.

From the very first lessons, the whole range of the keyboard is explored and the pedal introduced. It is important that my pupils have the use of an acoustic or full sized digital piano to practise on during the week in between lessons. I can help advise you on something suitable if you need some guidance.

Lessons for adults

Whether you are returning to the piano after a break or a complete beginner, I will work with you to help you build the skills to play the music you love.

As a beginner, after first becoming familiar with the keyboard and pedal, you will be introduced to the nuts and bolts of reading music: understanding notation, rhythm and interpreting musical terms and symbols.

You will to learn how your coordinate your hands and start to develop essential piano technique.

As we move through a range of different repertoire you will learn about different genres of music and the different historical contexts of your pieces.

Learning about musical theory will happen alongside the pieces you’re studying  but can also be worked on separately if you would like to go into greater depth.  

You might also wish to explore how to improvise or play songs you know by ear. Most importantly, you will learn practise strategies which you can apply to whichever piece you're working on.

As an intermediate or more advanced player, I can help you explore new repertoire from a range of historical periods, develop your technique, gain a greater understanding of music theory, improve your memorisation skills, introduce you to more advance practise strategies and help you develop your ability to analyse and interpret music. For those wishing to perform or take exams I am able to help with performance anxiety if needed.

Will there be opportunities to perform?

Absolutely! Many students love performing and find a deadline for a concert or exam very motivating. However, it isn’t mandatory and you are equally encouraged just to come and watch!  Each year I organise an afternoon concert for my pupils to perform to family and friends. This is held in St. Lawrence’s chapel, Ashburton. This is also the venue for the ABRSM examinations so my pupils benefit from familiarising themselves with the grand piano there in the chapel. Prospective pupils are most welcome to come along to see what happens at these events.

It is always a lovely, informal concert celebrating their progress throughout the year and all pupils receive a certificate for participating.

For those pupils receiving lessons at Ashburton Primary School, there are other opportunities to perform which include  ‘mini’ concerts  to small groups of friends, school assemblies and Christmas carol concerts.