Piano teacher for children and adults, all levels.

From 35 £ /h

I am a qualified professional pianist with many years of experience in teaching and live performance. I studied Classical Music and I graduated in Piano at the Conservatory of Perugia, Italy (10 year course, Vote: 9.75/10).
I also studied jazz and over the years I have played in jazz big bands, jazz ensembles such as trios, quartets and quintets. I also play the keyboards in many bands playing different styles and genres: funk, soul, blues and pop. This variety of knowledge makes me a very versatile teacher who can easily adapt to the students’ preferences and interests.
In the teaching field I have many years of experience with both children and adults. Up until now, I have taught in three different schools, giving one to one and group lessons, coordinating bands, running workshops and organising end of term concerts, which bring together learners of different ages, who play different instruments, at different levels.
In the piano course, students start to play at the first lesson with both hands, reading music and beginning to understand music theory. During the course we approach different music styles with a lot of space for chords, jazz improvisation and playing modern songs.
I pride myself of really motivating my learners by showing them concrete results from day one. From the first lesson my student will be able to play a melody and with my accompaniment they will get the feeling of having played a complete piece of music. This excitement will be their drive in the learning process and the necessary push to play solo on stage and in bands.

Extra information

Piano: all levels, from beginners to advance, children and adults.
Drums and Bass beginners and intermediate

Location

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At student's location :

Around Royston, United Kingdom

Age

Preschool children (4-6 years old)

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

90 minutes

120 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Italian

Skills

Piano

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New York

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Leon

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I am a friendly, patient, and professional Piano, Composition, Production, Music Theory, and DJ teacher from London, based in Cambridge. I have 12 years of teaching experience, and have taught pupils from 5 years old to 65!

I began composition lessons with Darren Bloom at Forest School, Snaresbrook, and was awarded a scholarship to the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, followed by a place at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, where I completed an MMus in Composition in 2019. My previous tutors include Richard Ayres, Wim Henderickx, Richard Causton, Edwin Roxburgh, Ed Bennett, Joe Cutler, and Howard Skempton. I have also taken master classes from Rebecca Saunders, Mario Garuti, Anna Korsun, and Colin Matthews.

I was the winner of the Orchestre Nouvelle Generation Composers Competition 2016/17, and the Birmingham Conservatoire Orchestral Composition Prize 2015. Distinguished ensembles and performers who have performed my works include the DoelenKwartet, HERMESensemble, Syzygy Quartet, Ossian Ensemble, Noszferatu, Decibel, David Le Page, Patrick Johnson, Sara Minelli, Rowland Sutherland, and Colin Alexander. My compositions have been featured at world-famous festivals including the String Quartet Biennale Amsterdam and TROMP Percussion Festival and at venues such as Kings Place and Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ, as well as various venues throughout Europe, North America, and South Africa.

In addition to classical composition, I also write advert soundtracks on a regular basis for clients such as GHD, Lanvin, Japanese Vogue, Mariana Jungman (London Fashion Week), Cent Magazine, and Face Lace. I have completed a number of scores for award-winning short films 'Wanted' by Graeme Montgomery, and 'Genesis' by Beatrix Haxby.

I am also a bassoonist, having studied with Adam Mackenzie (New London Chamber Ensemble) and John Orford (London Sinfonietta). I was a member of Essex Youth Orchestra for four years, and have written a new repertoire for the instrument including a number of Concert Studies and also a Bassoon Quartet.

I am also an active DJ under the alias 'Delian Sound', playing eclectic sets from Garage to Jungle. I studied with international artists including Kasey Riot and Noah Priddle at the London Sound Academy and have performed in venues such as SET, Dalston alongside artists including Chiminyo and D’vo.

Tutoring Experience:
From 2009-2011 I taught Drumkit to students aged between 10-15 at a local Rock & Pop School. I've also been involved in a number of music courses for children between 2009-2014 as a Supervisor / Sound Technician.

In 2016 I began giving private lessons and built up a group of over 20 pupils ranging from 5-year-olds to adults through positive word-of-mouth. Between April-July 2017, I was contacted by a local primary school to give small group lessons in Piano and Guitar. Alongside my studies in Amsterdam, I continued to teach a similarly wide age range of pupils.

Since 2019 I have taught Composition & Musicianship at the Saffron Walden Centre for Young Musicians.

I have an Enhanced DBS check, available upon request.

Tutoring Approach:
My philosophy in Music Tuition is to improve the student's technique through exercises and pieces which they enjoy. I also provide general music education as I believe in a holistic approach, and increasing their passion for music which will increase their motivation for practice and improvement.

Jonathan

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These lessons are aimed at anyone who would like to improve their abilities regardless of their starting point. Current students range from complete beginners through to bachelor students. All new students are assessed and lessons tailored to your needs.
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