Begin with your musical interests
We discuss what you would like to play and the experience you bring. Complete beginners can start with a short musical idea, while returning players can revisit something familiar. More experienced pianists can identify a particular skill or piece they want to develop. You do not need to prepare a polished performance before your first lesson.
Explore chords and triads
My approach includes a simple chord or triad system alongside traditional teaching. We can find major and minor chord shapes, understand how they relate to each other and practise changing between them in a song. As your understanding develops, we can explore more complex harmony. The aim is to connect practical movements with musical sounds.
Play music you enjoy
Lessons can cover pop, rock, blues, jazz, folk and classical piano. We can choose an arrangement that suits your experience, then work on the rhythm, coordination and expression it needs. A simpler accompaniment or shorter section can provide a useful route into a piece, without promising a fixed timescale for mastering it.
Connect understanding with playing
Theory and reading can support practical music-making, but you do not need either before starting my chord-based approach. We can connect an explanation with a sound, chord or phrase at the keyboard. Acoustic piano, keyboard and electric piano or keyboard synths are all options; tell me what you currently use and want to explore.
Build a manageable routine
Weekly lessons offer regular feedback, with fortnightly or another agreed pattern also possible. Access to an instrument between lessons helps you revisit the work. We can choose a specific task and discuss what to notice when practising. Children, adults and returning learners are welcome, with lessons shaped around experience, interests and concentration.
Arrange your lesson location
Most lessons take place in my teaching room in the Hills Road area, with the full address provided upon booking. Home visits depend on distance and my schedule. Read the lesson prices and ask about availability, including your experience and preferred times. For a home visit, please also include your area and instrument details.
