Piano lessons jazz/classical/beginner (EN/DE) from award-winning British pianist

From 56 € /h

As a teacher I enjoy guiding my students down a wide variety of musical paths. Whether it's advanced classical pieces, harmonic concepts, an introduction to improvisation, favourite Joni Mitchell songs or teaching beginners to read music for the first time, I enjoy the variety and find it highly rewarding. I always encourage my students to pursue their individual musical interests, at the same time as bringing my own ideas and experience to the table.

I teach all ages and abilities, on Mondays and Tuesdays (other days by arrangement) at my practice space near Bergmannkiez (Berlin-Kreuzberg). Discounts for people on a low-income/students can be discussed.

I look forward to hearing from you!

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Columbiadamm, Berlin, Deutschland

About Me

"Mark is an exceptionally gifted pianist and composer, and a remarkable improviser" - John Taylor

Mark is a British pianist and composer based in Berlin, working at the intersection of various forms of composed and improvised music. He is a Yamaha Jazz Scholar, Peter Whittingham Award winner and has performed at numerous prominent locations across the UK, Germany, Denmark, France, Italy, Iceland, Finland, Portugal, Spain, Norway, Poland, Switzerland, Greece, Sweden, Austria and the Netherlands, including for BBC Radio 3.

Mark works as a leader and side-person in diverse artistic projects internationally, notably his trio Bright Dark, LIUN + The Science Fiction Band with Lucia Cadotsch and Wanja Slavin, prepared solo piano project Verzerren, a duo with violinist Maria Reich, Book of Haikus, his large ensemble A Moveable Feast, Hayden Prosser’s Tether and many more collaborative settings Europe-wide. He has also performed classical works including Olivier Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of Time.

Mark owes a great deal to the many extraordinary musicians and mentors he was fortunate to encounter during his conservatoire studies in Berlin, Copenhagen, Paris, Amsterdam and Birmingham - John Taylor, Søren Kjærgaard, Harmen Fraanje and Liam Noble to name just a few. Upon completing bachelors studies in Birmingham he was awarded the Jazz Department Performance Prize, the Dean’s Award for exceptional achievement and the Principal’s Prize for outstanding contribution to the life of the Conservatoire.

Education

Jazz-Institut Berlin (Universität der Künste/Hochschule für Musik Hans Eisler) 2015 - 2017
Rhythmic Music Conservatory, Copenhagen 2016
Conservatorium van Amsterdam 2016
Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris 2013
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire 2011 - 2015

Experience / Qualifications

Private piano teacher since 2017
European Jazz Master 2015-17: Jazz-Institut Berlin, Rhythmic Music Conservatory Copenhagen and Conservatoire von Amsterdam
Erasmus Semester 2013: Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris
Bachelors of Music (first class honours), jazz piano 2011-15: Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

German

Skills

Piano

Jazz music

Keyboard (music)

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Aisling

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I teach piano and keyboard skills with a friendly and encouraging approach. My students learn technical exercises and pieces/songs carefully chosen to suit each individual and I also incorporate relevant music theory. I teach on an upright acoustic piano at my place in Wedding and in some cases travel to the student for lessons.

Danielle

5.0

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Piano is an incredible instrument to learn - it provides you with a broad understanding of music, develops listening skills, and great dexterity, increases concentration, and much more.
I specialize in jazz piano but teach all musical styles according to the student's needs and wishes. Throughout the lesson we will learn music and songs, technique, harmony, ear training, theory, and rhythm - all subjects of music can be addressed through the piano!

George

5.0

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I am an experienced and enthusiastic guitar tutor from Leeds, England, living in Berlin. I have a bachelor’s degree in jazz guitar from Leeds College of Music although I also play and teach rock, pop, funk, folk, and indie music.

In lessons, I aim to get students to play something they know as soon as possible in order to get excited about progress early on. We balance this with paying attention to proper technique and having one eye on the theory behind what we are playing to broaden your understanding of how music works.

I am actively engaged in playing within the music scene and have a real excitement for all types of music, whether it’s learning your first chords on guitar or working on improvisation or music theory. We'll go at the right pace for you and achieve your goals together.

I have experience teaching all ages and abilities of students, having taught in primary and secondary schools as well as private tuition for adults. From complete beginners to preparing a student for their college auditions.

Lessons are tailored to suit the needs of the student, in order to have lessons that push you to learn to the best of your ability whilst still being fun and musical.

Ignacio

5.0

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My method is based on each student in particular. It doesn't matter what your level is, I enjoy teaching people who have a commitment to music and art. The main topics we'll work on are: Recognizing the guitar fingerboard, technique, sound, ear training, transcribing, harmony and harmony applied to the instrument, and reading and studying the instrument through the music you like and chose.

Simone

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Liebe Musikfreunde,
ich unterrichte mit viel ausprobieren und Freude am Klavierspielen.
Egal welche Motivation- ob Noten lernen, ein spezifisches Stück zu spielen oder Lieder begleiten, ich werde praxisnah arbeiten und gebe Hausaufgaben, damit du auch unabhängig von mir lernst Klavier zu spielen.
Ich unterrichte seit vierzehn Jahren, studierte Musikpädagogik, Klavier und Cembalo und durch viele LehrerInnen und SchülerInnen benutze ich viele lustige Wege, um schnell lernen zu können. Dieses Jahr werde ich mich auf Erwachsene und Jugendliche fokussieren.
Ich freue mich auf euch. Wenn du 15 Minuten mit dem Fahrrad von mir wohnst, komme ich auch zu dir nach Hause, sonst unterrichte ich in der Universität der Künste oder bei mir zu Hause.
Lieben Gruß, Simone

Dear Pianoteacher searchers !
If I should describe my piano lessons I would say that they are very playful! The talking and theory is secondary, most important is to play and then see how to listen and adapt from there. My students have fun, they enjoy our lessons, otherwise they don't practise and make progress :)
It is important that our lesson is making you more independant and secure to play and understand music on your own! I have teaching experiences since fourteen years, I studied music education, piano, harpsichord which I will use for your understanding. This year I will only focus on teaching people over 12 years old. If you live 15minutes by bike from me, there is the possibility to come to your home. Otherwise I will be teaching in Universität der Künste or at my home.
I wish you all the best in finding the right teacher. Hope to hear you soon !
Best wish, Simone

Ella

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Piano, music theory, chamber music lessons, accompaniment.
Experienced piano teacher who is available for private lessons in person or online.
All levels students age 12 and above are welcome, as well as students with special needs (any age)
Familiar with ABRSM, TRINITY, NZMEB, IB exams requirements. Spoken languages: English, Bulgarian

Niccolo

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Hi everybody, I’m a 30 years old Italian guy, who’s been living in Berlin, Germany for over two and a half years. I’m a full time jazz musician performing all over and also teaching my instrument and music theory to whomever might be interested in learning! Please get in touch if you have any questions or propositions.

Sam

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I am an Award Winning Film Music Composer of Short and Feature Length films with distribution on platforms such as Amazon Prime, Apple TV and Sky as well as official selection in over 40 International and Academy Award Qualifying Film Festivals, including Cannes, Hell’s Half Mile (Michigan, US), Los Angeles International Shorts, FilmQuest and Urbanworld (New York, US). My soundtracks are distributed on all major streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, etc) and feature scores composed for electronics, Full Orchestra, small ensembles and genres like 20th Century Orchestral, Minimalism, Motown, Avant Garde, Musique Concrete and many more.

As your piano tutor, I want to teach you how I learnt piano, and show you how to be creative with music, at the very least for enjoyment, but also for any professional aspirations into composition.

I start by familiarising my students with the fundamentals of music at the piano, how the piano is structured, arpeggios, baselines, chord sequences, melody sequences, etc. We take these fundamentals and build sophistication of musicality with a dynamic curriculum.

Lessons are structured by familiarising with musical concepts by a demonstration, playing together, and playing solo in a way that aims to be accessible and sensitive to the student’s sensibilities.

Sara

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Hello there!

My name is Sara and I'm a classical pianist and piano teacher. I have been a pianist for about 15 years and started teaching it a while ago as well. I offer lessons in 3 different languages ( English, Arabic and German) for both beginner and intermediate levels.

I believe music should be enjoyed and comfortably played, allowing people to both connect with it and understand while challenging them to express themselves in new and different ways. Music lessons are fun and will be set to make the student confident and comfortable in their playing. If any student needs extra time or space to feel secure and safe, I will offer as much understanding and security as I can.
Trust is my number one motto, if for any reason a student feels pressured or uncomfortable they can come and talk to me directly and we shall figure out a way to make music learning fun and enjoyable for them.

I'd like to think of myself as someone who truly enjoys making a good change in the world and who tries to offer the best possible experience when getting to know the instrument and how to play it and I hope you find the trust in me to sign up for my class!

Thank you and have a lovely day

Sara

Sammy

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👂 My motto for teaching music: Learn with your ear, before understanding it with your brain.

Music can be explained entirely from a theoretical point of view 🤯. But I'm convinced that the best approach is to feel and sing the music 🎤💖, before understanding and interpreting it theoretically.

I teach music theory intuitively 💫. More than just a way of reading sheet music, I can show you how to deconstruct a piece of music in any genre, how to interpret chords, and how to improvise simply and effectively.

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About me:
• playing the piano for >30 years 🎹
• studied classical music & jazz for 13 years in music schools 🧑🏻‍🏫
• played in a variety of bands, including classical music, jazz, blues, latin music, rock, pop, cabaret, flamenco and electronic music
• languages: 🇬🇧🇩🇪🇫🇷🇪🇸🇮🇹🇵🇹

Javier

5.0

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Let me teach you to write your own songs, learn any song by ear, create your own style or begin your journey into the world of music and playing the piano. My method is based on learning music from listening, perception and creativity. My classes are extremely practical and adaptable to the needs and interests of the student, from piano applied to songwriting or the understanding of musical language and harmony, to the preparation of different repertoires and the writing of your own songs.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Aslıhan

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🎹 Piano Lessons: With a foundation in classical piano from my studies in composition and sound technologies at Istanbul Bilgi University, I offer engaging lessons that nurture creativity and skill.

🎤 Singing & Vocal Coaching: With over 20 years of experience in studio albums, live concerts, and recording jingles for TV commercials, I teach students to master their voice through personalized vocal coaching.

🎶 Music Theory & Composition: Learn the building blocks of music and how to bring ideas to life, from basic theory to creating original compositions.

💻 DAW Mastery (Ableton & Logic Pro): For aspiring producers, I teach music composition and production using industry-standard software like Ableton and Logic Pro.

Julius

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With over 10 years of professional experience recording, producing, and touring across Europe and North America, I offer personalized lessons in music production, recording, and songwriting. My approach is rooted in mentorship and artistic growth—when I was starting out, I wished for someone to challenge my ideas, help me see things from new perspectives, and guide me toward my own voice in music. This is what I aim to offer: helping you develop your creative identity while learning essential production techniques.

I have worked in big professional studios, recorded albums in old barns, basements, and bedrooms, and learned how to get the best results from any setup. Whether you have a high-end studio or just a laptop and a microphone, I’ll help you maximize your tools and make your craft matter.

What You Can Expect:
Recording & Mixing – Microphone techniques, sound shaping, and dynamic control
Sampling & Synthesis – Creative sound design, modular setups, and textures
Experimental Approaches – Breaking conventional structures and exploring new ideas
Utilizing Your Own Setup – Work with what you have, no big-budget studio required
These lessons are for musicians, producers, and songwriters of all levels who want to expand their technical skills and artistic vision. My goal is to mentor and challenge you, offering new perspectives and helping you unlock the full potential of your music.

Let’s explore your ideas and push your music forward.

Valentini

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Berlin-based pianist, composer, and experienced teacher Valentini brings over 10 years of piano instruction to students of all ages and levels. Known for her deeply emotional and lyrical musical voice, shaped by her Greek-Cypriot heritage and classical training, she creates lessons that are both fun and inspiring, helping students develop technical skills, musicality, and confidence.

Valentini is also trained in performance psychology, supporting students not only in mastering the piano but in developing a strong mindset, emotional resilience, and overall wellbeing—tools essential for performing with ease and joy.

A graduate of Charles University in Prague, Valentini has performed as a soloist and ensemble musician and released three albums: Reflections (2022), Belonging (2023), and Metamorphosis (2025), blending soulful piano with evocative textures. Her teaching combines professional expertise with a playful, supportive approach, making each lesson engaging, meaningful, and tailored to the student’s goals.

Neli

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Are you interested in developing your musical creativity through contemporary composition and experimental sound art? Improving your piano technique, deepening your understanding of music theory?
Or improving your speaking skills in Georgian and Russian languages from a native speaker?

I offer personalized lessons for beginners to advanced students, who want to grow artistically or academically.

What I teach:

Music Composition – guidance with structure, harmony, orchestration, notation, and creative development.
Sound Art / Experimental Music – sound exploration, field recording, editing, conceptual work, and project coaching.
Classical Piano – technique, repertoire, interpretation, sight-reading, expression.
Music Theory & Ear Training – harmony, counterpoint, analysis, rhythm, solfege.

Georgian Language – conversation, speaking exercises