The piano is a sound way into music. A child who can see every note laid out in front of them, and play melody and accompaniment at the same time, quickly grasps how music is put together. Our lessons suit complete beginners as well as children who have played before, taken a break, or are looking for more structured study.
When to start depends less on age than on a child’s attention span and eagerness. We look at this together with you at our first meeting.
In the first lessons the aim is for your child to build a relaxed, happy relationship with the piano. Finding their way around the keyboard, sitting well and playing short tunes with both hands are the small but important gains of the first weeks. As the foundations settle, pieces grow longer, technical work deepens, and children learn not only to play a piece but to tell its story.
Every lesson is one-to-one, so we can follow your child’s strengths and sticking points closely. We break goals down into small, achievable steps and end each lesson with a short, clear plan for practice at home.
Students who progress steadily can prepare for London College of Music exams, and every June they perform at our End-of-Year Piano Concert. Keeping you regularly updated is a natural part of the process, because support at home is what makes the progress made in lessons last.
If there is anything else you would like to know, write to us and we will get back to you soon.
Regular practice at home is essential, so yes, an instrument is needed. To begin with, a digital piano with 88 weighted, touch-sensitive keys is perfectly adequate instead of an acoustic piano. We do not recommend small-keyed keyboards, as they make good finger technique harder. Do ask us before you buy and we will gladly talk through the options.
Lessons are one-to-one and last 45 or 60 minutes, depending on the student’s age and level. Most students have one lesson a week, and extra lessons can be arranged around exams or concerts when needed.
Yes. In a trial lesson your child meets the instrument and their teacher, and we talk with you about their interest, readiness and the right place to begin. To book, get in touch by phone, WhatsApp or the contact form.
We teach the concert (transverse) flute. As it needs breath control and a certain reach, most children start at around eight; for younger players, a flute with a curved head joint can make the start easier. Having played the recorder at school is a lovely preparation, but not a requirement.
Ages 8 and up
A sound that starts with the breath and grows more beautiful with patience. In one-to-one flute lessons we build a secure foundation, from breathing and embouchure to a clear tone, reading and playing with piano accompaniment, with the stage and exams along the way.
Piano and flute students
Structured preparation for London College of Music exams in piano and flute, at the level that suits each student. Pieces, technical work, sight-reading and aural tests are covered one by one, so your child walks into the exam calm and ready.
