Regularity is important for productive musical and pianistic work. The standard format of weekly sessions helps you make gradual and steady progress in learning the instrument.
Learning an instrument is rarely a straightforward or entirely comfortable journey. Experiencing moments of dissatisfaction or frustration during certain lessons, or even over a series of them, is a natural part of the process and does not mean progress is not happening. Growth in music is gradual, often taking a non-linear path that reveals itself over time. While it may take some time to reach your pianistic goals, you’ll likely start noticing subtle shifts early on, signalling that positive change is underway.
As you progress, I encourage you to regularly evaluate whether our lessons are meeting your needs on a deeper, more personal level. Please feel free to voice any concerns, ask questions, and share any difficulties or dissatisfactions you may encounter. Open communication allows us to strengthen our musical partnership and ensures that our work together remains enriching and fulfilling.
The number of lessons you will need depends largely on your goals. For students with specific aims, such as achieving a particular grade or mastering certain pieces, the path is often more direct and may take less time.
However, for those who wish to honestly explore music and the art of piano playing, this journey can span years of dedicated study, gradually revealing a sense of true progress and mastery. It is worth remembering that learning the piano is often a lifelong journey, one that evolves continually and offers endless opportunities for growth and self-discovery.
My teaching method is highly adaptable, tailored to meet the unique needs and goals of each student. For those pursuing graded exams, you can feel confident knowing I’ve been through the process myself and am well-versed in the requirements of all major examination boards, including ABRSM and Trinity.
For students with more ambitious musical goals, I offer a customised approach focused on developing a thorough familiarity with the piano keyboard alongside the technical and theoretical foundation necessary to express your own musical intentions with confidence and precision.
Our work together typically concludes by mutual agreement, often with one or more final lessons to reflect on and celebrate your progress. This decision usually comes after we have achieved a specific goal we set at the start of our journey, or when the student has grown to a point where they are ready to continue beyond my guidance.
All students under 16 must be accompanied to lessons by a parent or guardian. Parental involvement plays a crucial role in a young learner’s musical development, fostering a strong sense of accountability and collaboration between teacher, student, and parent.
I hold an enhanced DBS.
Your lesson time is reserved each week just for you. I require a week’s notice for cancellation, otherwise the lesson and fee will be forfeited. I accept cash, cheque or bank transfer payments.
I allow new students to work with me on a more informal basis for one school term, after which I apply my full cancellation policy. Both my new- and continuing-student policies can be read below. Read Full Policy
As a member of the European Piano Teachers Association (EPTA), the Independent Society of Musicians (ISM) and the Music Teachers Association (MTA), I am covered by both public and product liability insurance, as well as professional indemnity insurance.