Piano & Keyboard Lessons | Beginners to Grade 6 | Classical, Pop & Music Theory

From 75 $ /h

Whether you are a complete beginner, returning to the piano after many years, or looking to improve your musical understanding, lessons will be tailored to your individual goals, interests, and learning style.

I strongly believe that students achieve their best results when learning is enjoyable, motivating, and adapted to their needs. My aim is not only to help students develop technical skills but also confidence, creativity, musicality, and a lifelong appreciation of music.

Lessons may include:

• Piano and Keyboard Technique
• Reading Music and Music Theory
• Classical Repertoire
• Pop and Contemporary Music
• Chords and Accompaniment Skills
• Improvisation and Creativity
• GCSE Music Support
• Trinity and ABRSM Preparation (where appropriate)

As a professional musician, composer, songwriter, and teacher with more than twenty years of educational experience, I bring both practical and academic knowledge to every lesson.

Lessons are available online or in person and are suitable for motivated students aged 10 and above.

Extra information

• Currently accepting motivated students aged 10 and above.

• Online lessons available worldwide.

• Face-to-face lessons available in West London and surrounding areas.

• 24-hour notice required for cancellations or rescheduling.

• Enhanced DBS checked.

• Individual and block-booking lessons available.

Location

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At student's location :

Around Wembley, United Kingdom

At teacher's location :

Warwick Road, London, UK

Online from United Kingdom

About Me

My name is Paolo. I am an Italian educator, musician, writer, and PhD researcher based in London.

Born and raised in Turin, Italy, I have spent more than twenty-five years working across education, music, theatre, and the humanities. Alongside my teaching career, I am a songwriter, composer, guitarist, and stage director, having independently released multiple albums, composed soundtracks for theatre productions, and performed throughout Europe.

My academic background includes an MA in Humanities and Arts from the University of Turin, a Diploma in Classical Guitar from Trinity College London, an MA in Archaeology from University College London (UCL), and ongoing PhD research at Cardiff University focusing on Sacred Archaeology and the ancient Mediterranean world.

Throughout my career I have taught Humanities, Music, Italian Language and Literature, and Drama in schools, academies, and private tuition settings. Today I continue to combine academic research with teaching, helping students develop not only subject knowledge but also confidence, independence, critical thinking, and a genuine passion for learning.

I strongly believe that excellent results are achieved when students are motivated, curious, and actively engaged in the learning process. My lessons are tailored to the individual, creating a supportive environment where students feel confident to ask questions, explore ideas, make mistakes, and ultimately achieve their full potential.

I am currently accepting students aged 10 and above who demonstrate a genuine interest in the subject and a willingness to engage positively with their studies.

I am also the founder of SounVid Audio & Video Productions, author of the beginner guitar method FAB Guitarist, and author of the Italian poetry collection Viandanti nelle Terre del Sole.

Education

Education

- PhD in Archaeology (ongoing) – Cardiff University, UK
- MA Archaeology – University College London (UCL), UK
- MA Humanities & Arts – University of Turin, Italy
- Diploma in Classical Guitar – Trinity College London, UK
- Audio & Video Editing Certificate Level 4 – MusicLab / ENAIP Piemonte, Italy
- Electric & Acoustic Guitar Certificate Grade 7 – Lizard Academy, Florence, Italy
- Classical Guitar & Music Theory Certificate Grade 5 – Valentino Zorino Academy, Turin, Italy

Experience / Qualifications

Subjects and Levels Taught

Music

Classical, Acoustic and Electric Guitar (Beginner to Grade 8 and Diploma level)
Piano, Bass Guitar and Singing (Beginner to Grade 6)
GCSE Music support and examination preparation
Music Theory (ABRSM and Trinity)
Songwriting, Composition and Improvisation

Music Production

Cubase Pro
Logic Pro X
Home Recording and Studio Production
Mixing and Audio Editing

Humanities

History
Geography
Religious Studies
Classical Civilisation
Italian Language and Literature
GCSE and A-Level support
Essay Writing and Exam Technique

Additional Information

Over 20 years of teaching experience
Native Italian speaker
Enhanced DBS checked
Currently accepting motivated students aged 10 and above

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Italian

Skills

Piano

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Humanities Tutor | GCSE & A-Level History, Geography, Religious Studies & Classics

75 $ /h

Whether you are preparing for GCSE History, GCSE Geography, GCSE Religious Studies, A-Level History, A-Level Geography, or simply looking to improve your academic skills and confidence in the humanities, lessons will be tailored to your individual needs and learning style.

I strongly believe that students achieve the best results when they are motivated, curious, and actively engaged in the learning process. My aim is not only to help students succeed academically, but also to develop critical thinking, confidence, analytical skills, and a genuine interest in the subject.

Subjects offered include:

• History
• Geography
• Religious Studies
• Classical Civilisation
• Essay Writing and Academic Skills
• Revision Strategies and Exam Technique
• Source Analysis and Interpretation
• Coursework and Independent Research Support

As a Humanities teacher, PhD researcher at Cardiff University, and graduate of University College London (UCL), I bring both academic expertise and practical teaching experience to every lesson. My research and teaching have taken me across a wide range of historical, archaeological, geographical, and cultural topics, allowing me to make lessons engaging, relevant, and accessible.

Throughout my career I have taught Humanities in schools, academies, and private tuition settings, helping students improve grades, develop confidence, and build strong independent learning habits.

Lessons are suitable for GCSE, IGCSE, A-Level, university foundation students, and adult learners who wish to deepen their knowledge of the humanities.

Lessons are available online or in person and are suitable for motivated students aged 10 and above.

Learn Guitar with a Professional Musician | Classical, Acoustic & Electric

75 $ /h

Whether you are picking up the guitar for the very first time, preparing for Trinity, ABRSM or Rockschool examinations, developing your improvisation skills, or learning to write and perform your own music, lessons will be tailored to your individual goals, interests, and experience level.

I strongly believe that students achieve their best results when learning is enjoyable, motivating, and adapted to their personal learning style. My aim is not only to develop technical ability, but also confidence, creativity, musicality, and a genuine passion for music.

I teach:

• Classical Guitar
• Acoustic Guitar
• Electric Guitar
• Fingerstyle Techniques
• Music Theory
• Improvisation and Soloing
• Songwriting and Composition
• Trinity, ABRSM and Rockschool Preparation
• GCSE Music Support

As a professional musician, composer, songwriter, recording artist, and educator with more than twenty years of teaching experience, I bring both practical and academic expertise to every lesson. I have independently released multiple albums, composed music for theatre productions, and performed throughout Europe.

Lessons are available online or in person and are suitable for motivated students aged 10 and above, from complete beginners to advanced players.

Lei

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I have studied Piano Performance and Musicology at top universities in the UK and graduated with distinction. I have 7 years of teaching experience and an ABRSM Diploma certificate for Piano Performance.
I design different lesson plans for every single student depending on their goals, levels, learning methods, interests, and abilities. You or your child will learn to become a complete musician, with not only performance techniques but also other highly transformative abilities: sightreading skills, aural skills, theory knowledge, and above all, good taste in music.
All levels are welcome.

Bisho

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Ready to start your piano journey or level up your skills? I offer fun, flexible, and fully tailored piano lessons designed around you; your goals, your style, your pace.

With 20 years of experience and a background in live performances with bands and choirs, I bring real-world musicality to every lesson. Whether you’re 7 or 70, a total beginner or an experienced player, you’re in good hands.

What you’ll get:
• Learn your way : Classical, jazz, pop, gospel & more
• Master the basics and beyond: Theory, rhythm, melody, composition
• Play with confidence: Read sheet music, improvise, and play by ear
• Wherever you are: Lessons online or in the comfort of your home

I’ve taught kids, teens, and adults. Each lesson is designed to be engaging, empowering, and inspiring.

Let’s turn your passion into music. Contact me today to book your first lesson!

Beatriz

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As a pianist, musicologist and composer, I am passionate about music and I tend to cover the maximum amount of subjects inside music in my lessons. I don’t only teach how to play piano, but I explain, in the most suitable way for my students, how music works, the theory of music, how to create music and your own songs, where do concepts come from, the relationship between intervals and harmonies, etc.
I love asking my students which are their favourite activities and their favourite pieces of music so we can learn them together or arrange them together. I’m always open to teach other instruments to my students or to sing. My music lessons are about having fun while learning.

Aman

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Audio recording
if done in right manner and with right mic-ing techniques will not depend merely on post production for it's enhancement. This consists of closed mic-ing and open mic-ing, where to use different aspects and how to apply them. For example using small diaphragm microphones for snare and larger ones for vocals.

Piano
It is the best tuned instrument that there is in the whole library. So, learning piano not only helps you to just play piano better but you can also do better in vocals, guitar, flute and other instruments. It's a go for anyone who is fond of music and wants to learn a instrument.

Music composition
This module aims to develop the students’ compositional ability using a combination of key musical understanding and the practical use of music creation software. Students will have the opportunity to investigate technical and stylistic conventions across a range of contemporary western popular music genres and to study key elements such as chord progressions, structure, harmony and melody, to develop their confidence and own abilities in composition.

These sessions will explore musical composition techniques used in popular and contemporary music. The focus will be on deconstructing different works, exploring what their musical elements are and investigating what commonality these have across the boundaries of genre or instrumentation. Students will have experience of composing original musical elements and arranging these elements into complete compositions.

Lucas

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Playing an instrument isn't a gift or a natural talent, it's a skill, like anything else. Anyone can learn to play an instrument, just as long as its something they really want to do!

Whatever pathway you want to go down, whether it be taking the grade exams and learning complex, elegant classical pieces, or if you're put off by the idea of having to read notation and would just like to to learn how to play/ the songs you love, and understand the inner workings of music, then I would love to help!

In my lessons, as well as going through how to actually play, I cover a variety of areas such as:

- Improvisation
- Playing by ear
- Ear Training & Aural skills
- Composition
- Harmony & Theory

Some of my favourite artists include Jimi Hendrix, D'angelo, Erykah Badu, John Mayer, Royal Blood, James Blake, Lianne La Havas, etc. A lot of soul music mixed with jazz, hip hop, funk etc. But generally I enjoy almost everything, from Rock to Rap to classical.

Daniil

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graduated from the Central Music School in Moscow, class of Ermakov in 2016. graduated from the Moscow Conservatory in 2021, class of Pisarev. I have been studying the piano since I was 5 years old. I have been playing the piano for over 20 years. took part in many international competitions and became a prize-winner. Now I am studying at the Royal College of music as a graduate student in the piano class with Alekseev.

Ana

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.......Ana is also passionate about teaching. She was the baroque strings coach at the inaugural edition of the Novi Sad Baroque Academy, where she presented a mixture of teaching methods incorporated with historically informed performance practice. In October of 2021 she joined the Herne Hill Music Studio in London as one of their tutors. She enjoys teaching students of all levels and ages, and is always willing to exchange knowledge, seeking new exciting and productive ways of learning. She has explored educational psychology, as well as Feldenkrais and Alexander Technique, visualization and different teaching schools. Having studied 2nd-study piano at her music college as a compulsory requirement, she is able to guide children to take ABRSM graded piano music exams too. The students’ happiness, acquisition of new knowledge and musical improvement are the most important things to her. Diana Cummings, the LRAM programme supervisor at the Royal Academy of Music in London, said: “Ana gave a detailed and very well-presented analysis of the baroque viola, the comparison with modern viola and how it could be taught. You have a very analytical mind and think through all the elements of teaching effectively and constructively. You are a most promising teacher, and you are exploring your potential with great enthusiasm. Well done.” ...

Paloma

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Hi!

I’m Paloma, I’m a film and videogame music composer, pianist and violist. I give classes in music language, music theory, harmony, and composition from classical to film, piano, and viola. My students are any age, any level from beginner to advanced. I will help with exams, GCSE, and A-Levels, as well as help students obtain their grade 5 theory to advance and take higher grades in composition or viola.

I started teaching when I was 17 years old. While I was studying viola and composition I would help colleagues learn Harmonic Theory for University exams or just for fun. Whilst studying, in order to support my learning abroad, I started teaching children and teenagers. The classes included a wide variety, from; supporting their studies during the school year, to their first approaches to music as well as nurturing love and excitement for playing and making music. After University I continued giving classes during the last few years.

The compositional strand of training if a student wishes to undergo it has many elements we will learn the theory needed to competently make music learn systems that allow us to break down composition as well as multiple genres. work they can do by themselves at their own pace, allowing each student to work and grow at a rate suited to their ability.
-Building a strong understanding of melodies and chords and how different instruments work and support each other.
-If they are studying in a formal educational establishment, they will receive support and guidance in regard to their work and exams.

When I am giving classes in music language, viola, piano... to children, I always try that the classes will be dynamic but at the same time incorporate a little bit of Theory. I utilised exercises that are designed to engage young developmental minds, like those you’d find on a children’s show. For example, singing, playing... songs allows us to train the ears and help them to begin to recognise the different registers, notes, rhythms and tempo. This was done alongside training on their chosen instruments, my aim was and is to nurture a language of music as well as give them practical skills and exercises they can do on their own. I play the piano and viola, so I always try to support them.

When it comes to classes for teenagers I teach them theory and practice as well as strong fundamentals but I also allow time to let them lead their learning to give them more agency, allow them to learn their favourite /contemporary songs. This keeps the passion for music alive. With teenagers, my approach centres on elevating and reinforcing what they learn from school using exercises and providing tools to break down ideas musically. In addition, I also prepare for GCSE and A-levels.

Lessons will follow a path of progression, teaching them how to approach the next levels of theoretical and practical competence. Allowing the students to understand their Progression and their path forward increases the likelihood they will continue studying.

Lessons are flexible, and curated on a student-to-student basis as well as making sure to incorporate what I believe they need to achieve the next level. This involves; practical music training, ear training, building on theoretical knowledge, as well as learning songs they love to ensure they feel fulfilled and have fun with music.

Mengyao

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Welcome to our piano course! I am a Doctor of Performance from the Royal college of music , dedicated to providing high-quality music education for every student. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced music enthusiast, our courses are designed to meet your needs.

We offer personalized lesson plans that blend classical pieces with modern popular music, allowing you to learn in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. With professional guidance and ample practice, you will master playing techniques and enhance your musical understanding. Join us to embark on your musical journey, let your fingers dance on the keys, and create your own melodies!

Martin

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I’m a professional musician based in Richmond with over 20 years of experience teaching and performing. I offer private one to one lessons in piano, violin, cello, and double bass to students of all ages and all levels, from complete beginners to advanced players.

Lessons are supportive, structured, and tailored to each student’s goals, whether that’s building confidence, developing solid technique, or making steady progress over time. Teaching takes place at my private studio in Richmond, with plenty of parking available. I’m fully DBS checked and have an excellent track record, with consistently strong exam results.

I look for reliable students who are able to commit to regular lessons, generally following school terms for younger students. Adult lessons can be more flexible and personalised, with a reasonable level of ongoing commitment.

Limited spaces are available for the new term starting 23rd February.

Lei

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