Piano and Music Theory Lessons (ABRSM prep) for all ages

Àpd 333.35 CNY /h

Welcome!

I am a qualified piano and music teacher (Qualified Teacher Status in both England and Scotland) based in London. I am specialized in Music Education is a recent graduate from the MA in Music Education at the Institute of Education (University College London), prior to which I completed a first-class honors BMus and MMus in Musicology and Music Education (Integrated) as well as Diplomas in Harmony, Counterpoint and Piano Performance all with Distinction in Greece.

- About me -

My musical and academic studies, as well as my teaching experience, have only promoted the desire to continue my professional development and teaching experience including new ways of learning music, exploring creativity and imagination, cultivating trust, playing piano while enjoying and exploring and experimenting with new teaching ideas that can promote musical engagement.

- Method -

My lessons will always be tailored to suit the needs of the individual or group. I like to teach in a relaxed, encouraging and open-minded style, with an emphasis on inspiring and developing a love and appreciation for music whilst also setting clear and achievable goals designed individually for each student.

I am highly experienced in preparing and entering students for ABRSM exams, both practice, and music theory (Grades 1- 5) though I am equally happy to teach those who are not interested in taking exams. Special focus is being given to technical exercises and warm-ups, scales, arpeggios, sightreading and Aural awareness practice.

As teaching is the most important part of my career I am committed to continually developing both my performing and my teaching skills. Communicating your passion for music to young people is the greatest opportunity for a musician to create and bring out the best in others.

If you are interested in piano/music theory lessons with either face-to-face or online via Zoom or Skype, please don't hesitate to contact me so we can find the best possible time for lessons.

Looking forward to meeting you!

Pelagia

Informations supplémentaires

For online lessons: You will need a stable mobile phone or laptop or desktop and a good internet connection

Lieu

En ligne depuis Royaume-Uni

Présentation

My lessons will always be tailored to suit the needs of the individual or group. I like to teach in a relaxed, encouraging and open-minded style, with an emphasis on inspiring and developing a love and appreciation for music whilst also setting clear and achievable goals designed individually for each student.

I am highly experienced in preparing and entering students for ABRSM exams, both practice, and music theory (Grades 1- 5) though I am equally happy to teach those who are not interested in taking exams. Special focus is being given to technical exercises and warm-ups, scales, arpeggios, sightreading and Aural awareness practice.

As teaching is the most important part of my career I am committed to continually developing both my performing and my teaching skills. Communicating your passion for music to young people is the greatest opportunity for a musician to create and bring out the best in others.

If you are interested for piano/music theory lessons with either face-to-face or online via Zoom or Skype, please don't hesitate to contact me so we can find the best possible time for lessons.

Education

I am a qualified piano and music teacher (Qualified Teacher Staus in both Engalnd and Scotland) based in London. I am specialised in Music Education being a recent graduate from the MA in Music Education at the Institute of Education (University College London), prior to which I completed a first class honors BMus and MMus in Musicology and Music Education (Intergrated) as well as Diplomas in Harmony, Counterpoint and Piano Performance all with Distinction in Greece.

Expérience / Qualifications

4 years experience in private teaching (piano and theory) in London
BMus Musicology
MMus Musicology/Music Education
MA in Music Education

Age

Enfants (4-6 ans)

Enfants (7-12 ans)

Adolescents (13-17 ans)

Adultes (18-64 ans)

Niveau du Cours

Débutant

Intermédiaire

Avancé

Durée

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

90 minutes

Enseigné en

anglais

grec

Compétences

Piano

Solfège

Disponibilité semaine type

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Cours par webcam

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04-08

08-12

12-16

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20-24

Music History Creative-Activity-Based Project for all ages

247.63 CNY /h

Explore your creativity while learning about music history in a fun and interactive way.

By the end of this class you will be able to identify different music genres, musical instruments, composers and sound artists, explore masterpieces or radical, music works in history, aural awareness of every period in music history from an education perspectives.

Sara

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Being highly skilled in sight-reading, I have often realized how valuable and enjoyable it is to possess that “gift.” After more than ten years of teaching students of different levels and aspirations, I have observed a common thread: regardless of their goals, all were eager to improve their ability to read and interpret new, unfamiliar music.

Currently, I am developing a multifaceted approach designed to help students understand a composition at first sight. This method combines specific pattern recognition and structural score-mapping, anchored in a fundamental understanding of rhythm, pitch, and harmony, together with highly effective practice and memorization strategies personalized to each student's needs and technical challenges.

For over ten years, I have been teaching students of all ages and levels. In addition to regular lessons, I offer the opportunities to perform at the yearly class concert as well as dedicated preparation for ABRSM piano examinations.

I'm a pianist with extensive performing experience on international stages and a first-prize winner of more than 30 international piano competitions across Europe and USA. I hold a Master's degree and four Postgraduate degrees (piano and chamber music) from the Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel.

Josquin

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As a concert pianist, trained at the Conservatoire National de Musique de Paris, winner of several international competitions, and currently artist in residence at the Chapelle Musicale Reine Elisabeth in Belgium, I offer piano lessons that combine pleasure and seriousness.
Whether you want to progress or start at the piano, I have had the pleasure of helping many students in private lessons. I am based in Paris, in the 11th arrondissement, and give my lessons at home, where I have a Yamaha CX3 grand piano, or I can go to the student's house.

App

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< Learning Piano is not merely about playing the piano >

Before starting to learn the piano, it’s essential to recognize that :

'' What we are actually learning is "Music", but not only "Piano". ''

The goal of learning any instrument is to acquire the language of music, enabling us to express ourselves and enjoy music with others. Playing the piano is for creating beautiful sounds, not really for developing finger speed or strength. That’s the function of gym.

< Music is like cooking >

When we cook, to make roast beef tender, of course, it’s nice to have a tender heart, but without knowing how to control the temperature, the roast beef won’t become tender merely by our tender heart.

By only adding salt, the dish won’t be sweet. Similarly, simply playing or writing a C major triad chord won’t convey a sorrowful feeling.

To create the feeling we want, no matter how much sentiment we have in our hearts, to convey it via music, it needs to be translated into the language which the piano can understand, which means, how we press and lift the keys and pedals. Similarly, when we compose, it needs to be transferred into chords, and notes we write.

< Difference between an audience and a musician >

There is a common belief that a musician can make music with sentiment or feeling. While it’s partially true, the most essential thing is knowing ‘’How’’ to create the sound that conveys the feeling we want, rather than merely knowing ‘’What’' feeling we want to convey.

The understanding of the mechanism behind music is essential, as cooking, and that is the difference between an audience and a musician. As an audience, one can simply feel the music. Like a chief who knows how to create a specific flavor to convey, a musician knows how to create the sound which can convey the feeling we want. While knowing which feeling we want is great, it’s merely the first step. Your emotions are not too different from Chopin, Beethoven, Adele or Taylor Swift, otherwise, they can’t resonate with you. But they know how to create the sound that conveys the feeling they want to their audience.

< Course Content >

I consider my course to be a form of "Music Consultation" because it contains a wide range of subjects that are essential to a professional musician. While we focus on piano playing, there are also music theory, music history, instrument construction, ergonomics for performers, analysis of composer styles, composition, arrangement, recording, MIDI, computer music, the physics of sound, and more.
In avoid of confusion, let’s still call my course as "Piano Course”.

< Duration >

For each course, I will reserve at least 70 minutes in my schedule for you, including 60 minutes of class time and an additional 10 minutes for discussion and any questions you may have. This will ensure that your courses are not rushed by the next student. This ensures that there is enough time for you to solve your piano and music problems.

< Recording >

I highly encourage my students to record their progress. This can provide an objective standard for comparison and help you analyze your playing precisely. In my nine years of experience teaching music, I've found many students, including those advanced, already play certain sections very well, while other sections may not be not well enough. But they still try to improving those fine sections, while not aware of those weak sections.
Without an objective reference, it’s hard to distribute our effort precisely. This can lead to not only unstable performance, but also practicing without a precise goal can easily reduce enthusiasm. Recording your results and comparing them with those recordings you like on YouTube or Spotify can be an effective way to analyze your playing and set precise goals.

If you have a digital piano, I can help you produce a video of your performance for each session. This can be a tangible record of your efforts and you can share it with your friends and family via YouTube or other platforms.

Maria

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Welcome to my online Piano Class.
I am Maria, and I will happily help you achieve your musical goals, from zero to the top.
I love all student levels, but only towards the CLASSICAL piano, of any eras' works and composers.
Don't be afraid, my lesson is human-friendly 😊
Everything goes step by step! Outside the lesson time, I send you lots of short videos to support your practice through the week.

As each student is different, I focus on each ones' needs and I am always creative in helping you learn through the simplest ways - "if it's easy, it's correct", that's my motto!
My greatest happiness is to watch my students grow, overcome any limit and expand in full potential!

As a result, many of my students have won top prizes at major international competitions, as the IBLA Grand Prize, the Spoleto International Piano Competition, the Bach au Jazz (Lilia Boyadjieva) International Piano Competition and many others. And also, at renown online competitions, as The Royal, the IYMC, the Forte Academy, and many-many others.
So, in case you need a competition or exam preparation, here you are at the right place!
I will help you discover the advanced piano technique, and the ways to achieve your best musical interpretation. Also, very important, I'll help you understand and approach each composers' unique style, and, also, secure your concert / stage presence, with simple and effective solutions for memorisation and control.

I am a very proud piano teacher, as on Jan 11 2026 four young students of mine were awarded by the renown American Competition "The Royal Foundation" and were invited and performed at a Gala at the Carnegie Hall in New York City! Also, these kids were invited to participate to the Juilliard School festival, with masterclass and lessons, a fabulous chance and experience that I wish all young pianists could have!

On Sept 1st 2024 three awarded students of mine were invited to perform at The DiMenna Classical Centre of Music in Manhattan, from another American competition, the International Youth Music Competition.

I wish I can always bring such great opportunities and successes to all of my "piano kids"!

Ngoc

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I am a Vietnamese pianist and I would love to share nice music with you in a friendly environment. I have finished my Master's in piano specialization at the Royal Conservatory of Liège and piano accompaniment at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels. Giving concerts, making some recordings, working in both classical and contemporary music, and with more than 10 years of experience in teaching, I would be happy to share all my knowledge and enjoy the music together!

Frederic

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A conservatory graduate and music theory teacher gives piano lessons.
All styles combined (classical, rock, accompaniment piano, etc.)
Method suitable for the little ones 4-5 years old
First course without obligation.

Gema

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The most important matter that I could write here about is my passion to teach. I've been teaching already for more than 10 years, from kids to adults. I'm a classical pianist, but I am opened to other musical styles. What I want you to get from your lessons with me, is not only a huge knowledge of theorical stuff or a great technique, I would like to show you my musical world, the imagination and inner exploration that is required to understand and to love music in a whole new level. Once you have found them, it will be very hard to quit playing!

The class duration: You can choose!
20 minutes (Great for the youngest : 3 years old)
30 minutes (Ideal for young beginners from 4 years old)
45 minutes (Intermediate+ adult beginners)
1 hour (Intermediate and combined with some Music Theory)

I use different methods depending on:
1) The goals of my student
2) The language that we will use on class
3) Age and musical preferences: I start to teach children from 3 years old, we make games and they learn to play through musical stories that I have created throughout my pedagogical career.

Hiba

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Piano, Guitar & singing sessions for all levels for kids & adults. Music theory and music education classes. I give my sessions according to the student needs and interests . I help each of my students to achieve his goal in learning music.

Mayssa

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I offer comprehensive guitar lessons for beginners, designed for those with no prior musical background who want to build a solid foundation in playing and reading music. The lessons follow a clear, progressive curriculum, combining practical application with theoretical understanding in a simple and enjoyable way.

Lesson content:

🎸 Guitar playing

Getting to know the parts of the guitar and the correct way to sit

Basics of using a quill and fingers

Exercises to strengthen the hands and improve coordination

Solo performance and vocal accompaniment

Developing a sense of rhythm and speed

🎼 Reading musical notation (from scratch)

Getting acquainted with the musical staff and basic notes

Reading sheet music on the guitar step by step

Practical exercises for linking musical notation and playing the instrument

Improving accuracy and avoiding common errors

🎶 Playing songs and musical pieces

Applying the lessons to well-known songs suitable for beginners

Playing simple musical pieces, then gradually increasing in complexity

Practicing musical technique and expression

Developing confidence in performance

📚 Music Theories

Basic musical scales

Rhythms and musical scale

Simple principles of harmony

Understanding the musical structure of songs

Teaching methodology:

Gradual and structured education

A simplified explanation with practical examples

Exercises tailored to the student's level

Continuous monitoring and evaluation of progress

An encouraging and stimulating learning environment

Who is this lesson for?

For complete beginners

For students wishing to learn guitar academically

For amateurs and music lovers

For children and adults alike

Lucas

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I've been a drummer for almost 20 years now, and I've graduated from both Brussels Royal Conservatory of Music (classical percussion) and Mons Royal Conservatory of Music (pedagogy). I've been teaching percussion, the drums and music theory for a little more than 4 years now.

My students are always the real actors of my courses. No matter what instrument you are learning, be it percussion, the drums, marimba, vibraphone, or music theory, I always pay close attention to your personal goals, and together we devise a unique learning plan that adapts to your strengths as well as your weaknesses.
My courses are aimed at anyone who is willing to put effort into learning music; children or adults, complete beginners or more advanced players who wish to receive additional feedback and insight.

Autonomy, creativity, curiosity and listening skills are the true pillars of my methodology. We pay as much attention to technique as to musicality or listening skills.
Additionally, I provide tailored exercises, on-demand sheet music and transcriptions according to your needs, as well as additional resources and recommendations on my website to nourish your musical life and journey.

I teach the following:
-the drums, in various styles (rock, funk, jazz, shuffle, pop, world music, latin music, on-demand songs) and forms (Moeller technique, speed, rudiments, syncopation, breaks, solo, independence, musicality, double pedal, push-pull, etc.);

-percussion (2 or 4-mallet marimba and vibraphone, xylophone, timpani, cajón, hand percussion), in both contemporary and classical music styles;

-music theory, which can and will easily be integrated into my drumming or percussion courses, or can be taught as a separate course for music students who are seeking remedial education;

-harmony;

-sight reading techniques;

-perfect and relative pitch (experimental)

Nicolas

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Je vous propose de travailler en duo "contrebasse piano" le répertoire jazz, musique brésilienne, au choix suivant vos affinités, nous aborderons :
Les conventions: c'est à dire les introductions, codas, la structure des morceaux.
Analyse harmonique: comprendre les accords et leurs fonctions.
Le rythme: chant rythmique, solfège, placement rythmique, accentuations et débits.
Thème et chorus: le choix des notes, du rythme afin de travailler les accompagnements, jouer les thèmes, construction d’un solo pas à pas.
Repiquer une musique complète: les étapes pour apprendre à décortiquer une morceau, repiquer à l’oreille les accords, les basses, la mélodie.
Chant: chanter ce que l’on entend, le but n’est pas de travailler la technique vocal mais son oreille, nous jouons ce que nous pouvons chanter!
Etant aussi pianiste et batteur nous jouerons en duo pour favoriser l’interplay.
Aussi deux fois par mois j’anime des Ateliers Jam Jazz dans un studio du 10EME avec d’autres musiciens, un moment dédié au jeu en groupe, à l’improvisation, le répertoire, apprentissage des conventions, dépasser le stress du jeu en groupe.
J’attache beaucoup d’importance à la respiration, la décontraction et la posture, un travail approfondi permet une plus grande agilité et prévient les douleurs liées à la pratique.
Chez moi, à domicile, venez faire un cours d’essais afin de vous faire une idée.
Avec rigueur et bienveillance je donne mes leçons en m’adaptant à votre niveau, vos ambitions.

John

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I teach online via Zoom, using software which allows you to see the exact keys I'm playing on my keyboard.

My teaching method is to focus on whatever type of music the student loves most, and to build from there. I believe that many people give up their dream of playing an instrument simply because they aren't inspired enough, so my goal is to instill a love for music, whatever that means personally for each individual student.

Everyone learns differently and has their own pace and rhythm. I have some students who like to have a regular weekly or biweekly lesson, and others who just get in touch once in a while when they have digested the previous lesson and feel ready to build on it. Whatever the case, I am very flexible and we can figure out what works best for you.

A bit about me:

Originally honing my skills on the British jazz scene and holding residencies in restaurants and bars around the country, I then went on to tour the world playing on cruise ships, hotels and festivals. I returned to London to complete my master's in jazz piano at the Guildhall School of Music, and during this time performed regularly at Ronnie Scotts, The Vortex and many other venues across the UK. I then spent two years in South America learning about salsa and Cuban music. I now mainly work as a transcriber, writing sheet music for all instruments including full Big Band scores. I have also worked extensively in musical theatre, most recently as musical director for 'Jersey Boys', and on the first US national tour of 'Summer: the Donna Summer Musical'. The video shown below is from my stint playing and directing 'After Midnight', a show set to the music of the Duke Ellington Big Band.

Keiko

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J'enseigne le piano à travers la musique aux enfants à tous niveaux. Les cours sont adaptés à chaque élève en fonction de ses ambitions. J'offre une approche très ludique pour les plus jeunes. Riche d'une longue expérience au Japon, j'essaie de réaliser le rêve de m'installer en France.

Julia

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• Course duration: one hour.
• Once a week.
•Location: at the student's home (a quiet and suitable environment is required)
•A timetable that can be adapted to the needs of the students and the teacher.
•Classes are held in person, but can be given remotely if the teacher is unable to travel.

Emanuel

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Learning the piano can be beneficial in many terms; it helps in marriages, churches, events, and many more places! I'm here to help students achieve this goal; from playing with one hand to both. I can teach that, but first I must teach student solfege (theory) if they don't know.