LESSONS

Block of Six Lessons:

60 minutes £250

30 minutes £150

Paired 60 min £280

Single/Trial Lessons:

60 minutes £50

30 minutes £29

Paired 60 mins £58

Lessons take place at my studio in Saltdean, BN2.  I also teach online via Teams.  All you need is a device pointed at your piano keys.

I ask that all students:

  1. Practice regularly.
  2. Pay at the beginning of each lesson block. I send a reminder text message.  Lessons are charged for when booked.  Cancellations may be rescheduled if there is availability in the same week - just ask!
  3. Note that I teach all year round, so let me know one week in advance of any dates that you choose to not have a lesson, and your block will roll over onto the following week.  I will let you know any time that I am away / not teaching.  There is no charge for these weeks.
  4. Must use all lessons within six months of purchase date.
  5. Blocks and individual lessons are non-refundable.
  6. Note that late payments incur £5/week added.

 

Please note: Parents of (younger!) students are welcome in their first lesson.  After that, students are more focused when they attend lessons alone.  Please do not bring dogs or pets to lessons.  Please be respectful of neighbours.   Note that there is not a bathroom for students to use, and there is no waiting room.

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Practice

Coming to lessons keeps you accountable to your practice, and allows me to help you fix problems and develop the right path for you.  The best progress comes from regular and consistent practice. Here are some tips:

  1. Start small.  Get into the habit of being at the piano for a couple of minutes each day.
  2. If you’re not feeling one particular task, move on to something else.  
  3. Play old stuff too!  Recap past pieces, and keep an “active repertoire” for when someone inevitably asks you to play something!
  4. Be creative.  Try making up your own melodies.  Sing!  Work out the melody of a song you love.  Listen to something new.  Explore music online. Attempt a bit of sight-reading by looking at a fresh piece.  Find new sheet music.  
  5. Don’t get disheartened when you can’t practice.  There will always be times when you have to be away from the piano: holidays, injury, or life just getting busy.  Carve out a few minutes to get back into your practice when you have time!

 

For younger students, the encouragement of parents and care-givers is paramount.  Just a minute or two can make a difference.  Here are some tips:

  1. Ask your kids to show or explain what they’re working on – it’ll help consolidate their knowledge!
  2. Get involved.  Ask if you can play along or sing.  It doesn’t have to sound great!  Music is often a collaborative experience, and creativity is something that can be practised and improved too!
  3. Make practice fun! Practising the piano shouldn’t be a chore, or like extra homework.

 

I wrote a short guide to help parents support and encourage their child’s piano practice.  You can purchase it from Amazon HERE.

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Our studio Staffie, Brie, loves to see students!  She’s an old girl who has always joined in lessons.  If you’re nervous of dogs, please let me know, and I’ll make sure she is secured so that you can focus on your playing.