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I am Simone Damiani, pianist and piano teacher from Italy, based in Birmingham UK. I aim to bring students to develop their full musical potential and find ease and pleasure in making music at the piano.
My teaching approach evolved together with my performing knowledge and experience. Focusing on a deep understanding of music production, my pedagogical approach aims for effortless and enjoyable playing through the application of holistic principles and understanding of notation.
I am a piano tutor at The Piano School, Coventry, at the same time as teaching privately, online and face to face, students in Italy, Belgium and the UK. My teaching also incorporates principles of Kodaly and Gordon methods.
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I welcome students of all age and abilities, and aim to build a relationship of trust and guidance with each pupil. I am a firm believer anyone can develop a musical personality and fully achieve effortless music production under the right guidance.
In my lessons, I strive to communicate effectively, using words and active demonstration, and leave to the students clear practice instructions to make the most of their time at the piano in preparation of the following encounter. Body awareness and aural skills related to the music notation are at the core of my teaching, as music styles and idioms.
Lessons are pay-as-you-go, weekly, fortnightly or as suits you.
I welcome both beginner and advanced students to take my lessons. I will always make a lesson plan that works for you as a learner.
I have approached piano at the age of 5 and I was fortunate enough to work with eminent performers and pedagogues from various musical traditions: i studied with Valfrido Ferrari in Italy, Robert Markham and Daniel Browell in the UK, Polina Leschenko in Belgium and Jeno Jando in Hungary.
Since my university years I started teaching privately, and developed my teaching method to include any knowledge gained as a performer: this personal, deep understanding of piano technique and relationship of listening and music production makes my teaching method unique and captivating, bringing my students to effortless and secure performance.
I have helped pupils prepare concerts, examination and entrance exams in music universities, as I also guiding amateurs towards high level music making, enriching their experience in enjoying practising and playing.
For intermediate and advanced students I strive to first and foremost deepen their aural awareness, how to aurally follow music as it is produced physically. On a technical level, I guide them through continuos hand preparation and an understanding of music phrasing, colour, breathing and layering.
When working with higher level students, I believe is of the utmost importance to build a varied and challenging repertoire, take part in auditions and competitions and always strive for stylistic playing, beyond accuracy.
I aim to work with my advance students on understanding the aural demands of technical exercises, memorisation, tonal balance, aside from a physical understanding of the matter, in order to become an aware, all rounded, successful musician and performer.
I welcome students of all ages from a wide range of backgrounds to learn to play the piano with me. My lessons are both exciting and enjoyable for all. I will make sure you learn about the styles that you enjoy and learn to play the artists that inspire you. If you have any questions, please send me an email at any time.
[email protected]I charge £24 per half hour and £36 per hour for all students.
I take most of my lessons from my home teaching space in Birmingham.
I welcome students of all ages and playing levels to learn with me.
Weekly or fortnightly lessons are by far the best way to learn to play the piano effectively.
Lessons cancelled with less than 48 hours notice will still be charged full price.
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Piano Teacher
Simone Damiani