I offer beginning piano and trumpet lessons, as well as music theory or composition tuition for all levels. I do not believe ‘one size fits all’ when it comes to learning. We will work according to your needs and at your pace. If you need to study for your ABRSM exam, we will tailor our studies accordingly. If you just want to learn music without pursuing grades, we will design a course of action just for you.
Contact me by emailing [email protected] or calling 07913783237.
Trumpet Lessons
I offer beginning trumpet lessons to people of all ages. Lessons are a balance between progressively developing firm fundamentals and then playing music that reinforces those skills. I believe listening is a key part of developing as a musician. Time will be spent on giving listening recommendations to trumpet performance in various styles, focussing on the area that most inspires the student, to help develop the student’s sound concept and keep the passion for trumpet alive!
Music Theory & Compositions Lessons
My approach to composition and theory starts with the fundamentals, after which the student decides which direction they would like to take:
- Fundamentals: which covers basics such as, note names, scales, keys and basic harmony.
- Counterpoint, covering writing for two to four voices, with analysis of music literature to aid understanding.
- Formal analysis, using the tools from fundamental music theory to understand how musical pieces work, from classical works to popular songs.
- Reading chord symbols from popular, rock, or jazz sheet music. You do not have to learn counterpoint or formal analysis to read chords. In fact, once you have a firm grasp of the fundamentals, you can start learning chord symbols.
We will use these fundamentals to inform your own compositional abilities, either through practice compositions or reflections on your own pieces.
Piano Lessons
I offer beginning piano lessons to people of all ages. Lessons are a balance between progressively developing firm fundamentals and then playing music that reinforces those skills. I believe listening is a key part of developing as a musician. Time will be spent on giving listening recommendations of piano performance in various styles, focussing on the area that most inspires the student, to help develop the student’s sound concept and to keep the passion for piano alive!
Pricing
Standard Pricing:
- Half Hour: £20
- Hour: £35
University Discount:
- Half Hour: £15
- Hour: £28
London Surcharge:
- £10 (covers practice room studio charge)