Piano Teaching
Discover a world of great music...
With so many piano composers and styles to choose from, students are encouraged to explore the repertoire as widely but always to select music that interests them. This approach helps sustain each student's musical interest but inspires the development of new skills and techniques along the way leading to great musical accomplishment.
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Working with such a wide range of students at different ages and levels is both rewarding and invaluable: to appreciate how students learn and develop across a much wider plane and the challenges faced at advanced levels provides perspective and understanding, and help shape the learning programmes of those just starting out.
Establishing the basics
Taking your first steps as a beginner may be daunting but with a carefully-selected programme of attractive and enticing pieces, and supportive exercises to develop your technique, you will soon have the basis of a musical foundation on which to build.
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We will start by learning how to sit at the piano and the importance of adopting a good hand position. After a few simple warm-up exercises to get some mobility in the fingers, we will learn our first piece together. This will be shown to you without the music, initially, to help you develop a better aural sense of the music and to make your first piece more accessible.
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You will, of course, still be taught how to read music: a vital skill that gives pupils the confidence to discover new music independently; however, approaching a new piece without the music helps new students actually play something meaningful at their first lesson without being overwhelmed with reading and playing simultaneously.
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To develop rhythmic awareness and listening skills further, a number of duets intended for beginners will be introduced. But, please don't worry about this: many beginners find the playing of duets really enjoyable and are surprised by just how good the ensemble sounds! Having worked with many beginners, rest assured, we will find the one that is right for you.
Piano Accompaniment
Completing the ensemble...
Est. 2000
IMJMusic
piano | theory | accompaniment
Piano Accompaniment
Completing the ensemble
Studio Hire
For piano performance or small ensemble
Welcome to the IMJMusic Studio, a purpose-built space for pianists and small ensembles. With superb acoustics, air-conditioned comfort, and seating for up to 15–20 guests, it’s an ideal venue for rehearsals, workshops, auditions, or examinations.
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At the centre of the studio is the Wilh. Steinberg IQ99 grand piano, crafted with German precision and designed to capture every nuance of musical expression. A second grand piano is also available, making the space perfect for piano duets and or other purposes.
Grand piano
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Through a series of rehearsals, each soloist will develop confidence by working through their programme and to tackle any problems methodically with their accompanist. Spending sufficient time working with any soloist is essential to their success: understanding how they play or sing and what they want to do stylistically are important aspects that simply cannot be left to the performance day. ​
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Having accompanied many grade and diploma candidates I find it particularly rewarding exploring the wider repertoire and crafting a performance towards an important occasion. With a diploma in piano accompaniment, should you need an accompanist please contact me to discuss the items you would like to perform and we can discuss a convenient time to meet.​
Learn how to accompany
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Accompanying at the piano is a very different skill to performing solo and will challenge a much wider range of musicianship skills. Learn to become an effective accompanist and accompany your own students at their exams.
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If you're looking to develop your accompaniment skills - perhaps the piano is your second instrument - and want some professional advice on how to achieve this, lessons can be arrange to work with your soloist in my teaching studio.
With piano accompaniment options at grade and diploma level, these useful qualifications will broaden your range of musical skills and allow you to be more confident in working with other musicians. Full details regarding the range of options available on request.​
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Accompanying at the piano is a very different skill to performing solo and will challenge a much wider range of musicianship skills. Learn to become an effective accompanist and accompany your own students at their exams.
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If you're looking to develop your accompaniment skills - perhaps the piano is your second instrument - and want some professional advice on how to achieve this, lessons can be arrange to work with your soloist in my teaching studio.
With piano accompaniment options at grade and diploma level, these useful qualifications will broaden your range of musical skills and allow you to be more confident in working with other musicians. Full details regarding the range of options available on request.​
Learn how to accompany
Two grand
pianos