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I am a professional London based drummer, music teacher and music producer with over 25 years of teaching and performing experience including international tours, recording work in Abbey Rd and Shepparton Studios and numerous television and radio performances. I teach all styles including rock, jazz, funk, latin, metal (inc double pedal technique) and reggae. I have also taught to all levels including complete beginners and all ages upwards from 4. When you learn with me you will learn the proper and correct methods and techniques as used by the best drummers in the world- all in a friendly and professional environment! I also teach music theory to GCSE level, piano/keys to intermediate/advanced level and I now offer lessons in music production/technology. A little bit more about myself... I hail from a strong family background of music, my parents both being professional classical musicians. After attending the world renowned West Australian Conservatorium of Music and studying Drums, Piano and Vocals first on the Certificate of Music and then Associate Diploma of Performing Arts jazz courses I have played over 1,500 gigs internationally including tours of Germany and Australia, gigs and residencies in Spain and Singapore and performances all over the UK. I have recorded in top studios including Abbey Rd and Shepperton as well as performing for television and radio on numerous occasions I have over 25 years experience teaching drums to all ages from beginners to advanced/pro/signed artist level as well as music theory and beginner/intermediate keys. I now offer lessons in music production/technology as well. Other notable experience of mine includes presenting a televised workshop on jazz music for primary school children for the TEN network Australia (Kids Company 1991) and I have also played drums on TV commercials including one for Snickers in 2015 that was filmed in Shepperton Studios and shown in the USA and South America. I record and produce for both independent artists and labels from my studio in Central London.

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🎹 Jazz and Classical Piano –Enhance your technique, Jazz standards, improvisation, comping, voicings, rhythm, phrasing, and stylistic interpretation. 🎼 Jazz Harmony – Chord progressions, functional harmony, reharmonization, modal interchange, voice leading, and chord extensions. ✍️ Composition – Learn to write original music, develop melodies, harmonies, musical form, and your own artistic voice. 🎷 Arranging – Create professional arrangements for solo piano, bands, and ensembles using modern jazz techniques. 🎵 Music Theory – Build a strong theoretical foundation to understand and perform music with confidence. 👂 Ear Training – Improve your musical ear through interval recognition, chord identification, transcription, and harmonic listening. ✨ Improvisation – Develop confidence in creating expressive solos and spontaneous musical ideas.

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Fully online piano assessment and focused follow-up lessons in English for serious students who want a clear professional view of their current level, their main technical-musical bottleneck and the next practical steps. This is not a casual lesson. It is a structured professional assessment for students who practise regularly but do not fully understand why their playing still does not sound free, stable, expressive or convincing. I am a Russian-trained concert pianist and piano educator with more than 20 years of teaching experience, international performance background, recordings, masterclasses and academic-level teaching experience. I teach piano as an integrated system: sound, movement, rhythm, phrasing, memory, musical understanding and intelligent practice. During the assessment, I look at the student’s playing as a complete musical and technical system: — sound and tone quality — body coordination and technical freedom — rhythm, pulse and inner stability — phrasing and musical direction — articulation and dynamics — reading and understanding the score — voice balance, harmony, form and musical logic — memory and reliability — practice method and self-checking skills After the session, the student receives a written summary with the main observations, the central bottleneck and a concrete practice plan for the next stage of work. Possible formats: 1. Piano Assessment / Piano Reset 60 minutes online + written summary with a concrete practice plan 2. Piano Assessment + 4 focused follow-up lessons After the assessment, we can continue with 4 online lessons focused on improving the main bottleneck: reading, rhythm, sound, movement, phrasing, memory or practice strategy. Format: assessment session + 4 focused online lessons This format can be especially useful during the summer break, before the new school year, before an exam, recording or performance, after a long break from piano, or when the student feels that regular practice is not bringing the expected progress. The goal is not simply to add more pieces or more practice time. The goal is to understand what exactly is blocking progress and to build a clearer, more effective way of working. Please write to me with a short description of the student’s age, level, current repertoire and what feels most difficult at the moment.

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Arab Maqamat Specialized lessons in understanding and building Arabic maqams (Rast, Bayat, Hijaz, Saba, Kurd, Ajam, etc.), with explanations of musical genres, quarter tones, maqam transitions, and practical application in singing and playing. Training in maqam listening, distinguishing between maqams, and improvising in a correct manner is provided, from beginner to advanced level. Oud Learn the basics and techniques of playing the oud: Correct sitting posture and holding the feather Technique (kicking, speed, technical exercises) Playing Eastern scales and maqams Reading Musical Notes Playing traditional and modern pieces and songs Introduction to improvisation (divisions) The lessons are suitable for children and adults, from beginner to advanced level. Organ (Keyboard) Learn to play the organ in an academic and practical way: Fundamentals of Music Reading Chords and accompaniment Playing with both hands Playing Arabic and Western songs Developing rhythmic sense and hand-eye coordination Preparing the student for solo performance or vocal accompaniment Vocal solfège Professional voice training aimed at: Adjusting the pitch (Intonation) Strengthening the musical ear Reading the score while singing Self-control and voice support Performing Arabic maqams accurately Developing acoustic flexibility and oriental motifs Suitable for beginners and those wishing to pursue a professional career in Arabic singing. Rhythmic solfège Developing a sense of rhythm and the ability to read and write musical rhythms: Reading time values Clapping and rhythmic drumming exercises Getting acquainted with Arabic rhythms (Maqsum, Sama'i, Malfouf...) Practice on the simple and complex scale Strengthening focus and motor coordination It is important for every musician and singer to build a sound musical foundation.

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I provide fun and personalized piano lessons, by adapting lessons based on your proficiency(beginner, intermediate or advanced), age group, and goals (hobby and leisure, grade exams). For beginners, I start with the basics of the piano and begin with teaching Tutor books. Not only will you be playing songs and pieces in no time, but you will be building a strong foundation of note-reading, music theory,sight-reading, technique, and more! My approach is to teach very thorough foundations so that my students are well prepared for exams and performances such as Trinity, ABRSM, School/ church performances Get in touch to start your lessons!