Piano Tuition
We find that one-to-one tuition is the best type of tuition to nurture the individual needs of a student as no two people are the same and each will learn in a different way. Each may also have a different goal to aim for and so a specifically designed programme is tailored for each student. Individual tuition is therefore the only way to make best use of the time we have with a student and bring them to where they want to be.
Beginners will all begin with a beginner’s tutor book(s) for one year or more, teaching them the basics of piano playing. Here there are many tutor books to choose from, and each, again will go at a lightly different pace and introduce the elements of piano playing in a slightly different sequence, but all eventually reaching the same point! After a number of weeks acquainting oneself with the instrument (without a book) the student's teacher will then (after getting to know a particular student over a number of lessons) select an appropriate tutor for the beginner, that will suit the student, will stimulate him/her but will not go too fast.
NOW OFFERING JAZZ PIANO LESSONS AND JAZZ IMPROVISATION CLASSES!
ADULT PIANO TUITION
"I am extremely satisfied with my lessons, ie the material I learn durning the time frame." - Anne Marie Dillion, adult student
"The first three months of lessons (I haven't taken lessons in a long time) have been as fulfilling as they have been challenging…on to 2010. I should probably talk less and play more…this will naturally follow as pieces are more worked up and I am less 'worked up'! I enjoy discussions about the shape & colour of the music - interpretation is a matter of personal expression, and it amazes me how much I miss in the music and how much I can learn." - Mark Duffy, adult student
Lesson Durations
30 mins: Sufficient time for beginners and adult beginners or those adults who feel they may not have a lot of time to devote to practise.
45 mins: Recommended to those children passed grade 3 level or those who wish to devote more time to practise and therefore need more time with their teacher to get through course material. Also recommended to adults of all levels.
60 mins: Recommended to those children beyond grade 6 level and adults (of all levels) who are able to spend a good bit of time practising and are learning lots of repertoire.
60 mins Diploma: All diploma students must take 60 mins in order to have adequate time to cover course material.
Should a student feel like they need additional time to the above, then please come and speak with us.
45 mins: Recommended to those children passed grade 3 level or those who wish to devote more time to practise and therefore need more time with their teacher to get through course material. Also recommended to adults of all levels.
60 mins: Recommended to those children beyond grade 6 level and adults (of all levels) who are able to spend a good bit of time practising and are learning lots of repertoire.
60 mins Diploma: All diploma students must take 60 mins in order to have adequate time to cover course material.
Should a student feel like they need additional time to the above, then please come and speak with us.
Practice
How much should I practise?
Below is a guide to how much practise you or your child should do. Remember it is only a guide, as each student will progress at a different rate.
Remember the more a student puts in…. the more he or she will get out!
However, we are human and not machines and so should you or your child not reach this target, then relax…and try to reach it the following week! If your target is not reached for more than a few weeks, then talk to your teacher and maybe draw up a more realistic target that will work for you or your child within your lifestyle. Remember we are here to work around you and help you (within the time that you have to devote to the piano) to learn to play the piano. Everyone’s expectation of what or how much they wish to achieve is different, adults especially. The guide below is an average and most students will make very good progress by spending this approximate amount of time at the piano each week! We hope this helps!
Below is a guide to how much practise you or your child should do. Remember it is only a guide, as each student will progress at a different rate.
Remember the more a student puts in…. the more he or she will get out!
However, we are human and not machines and so should you or your child not reach this target, then relax…and try to reach it the following week! If your target is not reached for more than a few weeks, then talk to your teacher and maybe draw up a more realistic target that will work for you or your child within your lifestyle. Remember we are here to work around you and help you (within the time that you have to devote to the piano) to learn to play the piano. Everyone’s expectation of what or how much they wish to achieve is different, adults especially. The guide below is an average and most students will make very good progress by spending this approximate amount of time at the piano each week! We hope this helps!