piano lessons

 Wilmslow, Alderley Edge and neighbouring areas 

beginners to advanced level, children and adults

✅ Grade 8 (distinction), ALCM, MA, PhD

✅ DBS-checked (enhanced  with barred list)

✅ Lessons available on your piano in your home or on the tutor's grand piano

✅ Personalised and varied lessons to consolidate learning: playing, technical exercises, sight-reading, eurythmics, aural training, musicianship and musicology

✅ Preparation for ABRSM exams if desired, including behind-the-scenes access to the exam room and baby grand. These exams can contribute towards Duke of Edinburgh awards and boost UCAS points for university entry

✅ High Achievers Programme available to students of any age who demonstrate particular promise. The programme includes more intensive instrumental tuition to broaden repertoire and progress through graded exams as well as opportunities to attend concerts with world-leading soloists and orchestras to increase motivation and understanding of performance practice. The programme is particularly suited to pupils seeking entry to a selective school, conservatoire or university and a letter of recommendation can be provided to support those applications.

✅ Early-years programme aligned to Early Learning Goals and KS1 available for mini-musicians to hone listening and fine motor skills, to acquire vocabulary to describe the feelings, emotions and features of music, to practise maths through music (basic fractions, number bonds, syllable recognition and counting) and to develop creativity, expression and imagination.

✅ Research suggests piano playing brings health benefits

✅ Reviews available online