Piano lessons in Coventry
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I come from Hong Kong, I speak native Cantonese, and fluent English, and Mandarin/Putonghua. I have 2-3 years of teaching experience. From 2013/14 to the first semester of 2018/19, I studied at HKAPA (The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts) and attended the MJ101 Junior Music Course at the age of 9-13 and was majoring in the cello. I achieved many music prizes in Hong Kong when I participated in the orchestra at school and the ensembles at HKAPA as a cellist, including Joint School Music Association Symphony Orchestra Competition, 71st Hong Kong Schools Music Festival String Orchestra Competition, Hong Kong Youth Music Interflows Symphony Orchestra Contest, and Hong Kong Youth Music Interflows String Orchestra Contest. I am a cellist and recently studied at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA) before moving to the UK. During my time in Hong Kong I was an active member of multiple orchestras that won numerous awards including Joint School Music Association Symphony Orchestra Competition, 71st Hong Kong Schools Music Festival String Orchestra Competition, Hong Kong Youth Music Interflows Symphony Orchestra Contest, and Hong Kong Youth Music Interflows String Orchestra Contest. Music Qualifications & Achievements: ABRSM Grade 8 Cello, Distinction Trinity Grade 8 Piano, Merit Genre/Style(s): Classical Music Ability Levels: Beginners to Advanced
It’s almost fifty years now since I first sat down at a piano, aged six. I come from a musical background. My grandfather was an organist and choirmaster in Yorkshire who taught Roy Castle–though, admittedly, it was the piano and not the trumpet–and my father ran a successful business in the 1970s selling musical instruments. There was never any doubt that music would play an important role in my life. I cannot remember a time when I could not read it. I plodded through my Grades 1-3 between 1977 and 1980, but then a battle with a Bach Two-Part Invention that I was supposed to master for Grade 4 beat me and, having failed to get my Grade 5 before I turned 14 (something I put right when I passed with Distinction shortly after my 55th birthday!), I was refused the chance to do O Level Music or start having organ lessons. Instead, I wrote and performed musical theatre and contemporary worship, teaching a few pupils who wanted to get their first few grades to earn some pocket money. I currently (June 2024) have around twenty-two students on my books, including four adults. Most start with me as beginners and, within a few years, have progressed to about Grade 3 level. I also teach piano lessons to adults and those who have no interest in doing examinations. I have also worked with people who play keyboards in worship bands, as I also do this regularly. Music Qualifications & Achievements: My first degree is in Geography and French (1991), followed by a Postgraduate Teaching Certificate (PGCE) in 1993. Music that I have written, which includes choral works, contemporary worship music, songs for a pantomime, and a musical has been performed in Sussex and Surrey since 1988. I used to sing with the Eton College Choral Society (1982-1986), in the Parish Church Choirs of St. Mary Magdalene, Broughton in Furness (1985-1986), and St. John’s West Byfleet (1993-1998), where I was also Assistant Organist. I was part of an acapella singing group that won First Prize at the Woking Music Festival in 2011. My most significant achievements as a musician were writing the songs for a stage musical in 2007 and a voluntary for my daughter’s wedding called ‘A Muggles Melody’–she is a very keen Harry Potter fan!
Highly energetic and creative teacher. Utilising technology to deliver a truly unique and personal musical education. With grade 8 on every brass instrument, as well as a Diploma on the Trumpet and Piano, Hugh is undeniably experienced on every instrument he teaches.. Hugh is also the inventor of the world’s best selling trombone – the pBone. It is fair to say he has a huge understanding of how Brass instruments work, and what it takes to play them.Hugh has worked as a, professional muscian, musical director and educator for many years, and is passionate about all aspects of music. He is a super nerd revelling in music theory and technique, as well as being a creative who can become emotional over a beautiful melody or chord progression! In a lesson with Hugh, he will quickly assess where you are at and use his vast experience and knowledge to create lessons and practice plans that will help you progress quickly and efficiently whilst also retaining a huge level of enjoyment. Hugh teaches exclusively online, utilising a super fast Starlink internet connection, that combined with leading music software enables him to deliver very effective music lessons. “In lockdown I was forced to move my teaching online, I quickly found much to my surprise that with the ready access to modern technology, that my students progress did not suffer. In fact in many cases I found the opposite, and that I was able to introduce concepts and techniques more easily, along with being able to monitor, asses my students effectively and therefore generate personal lesson plans that resulted in fast progress. With the help of some fantastic specialist music software I can deliver fun, engaging and productive music lessons.”Please get in touch for a free first lesson, where we can meet each other and get a feel for what lessons together might be like.
About piano lessons in Coventry
Coventry teachers mix structure with warmth. Lessons are designed to feel achievable, using pieces you love to build good habits and steady confidence.
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Piano lessons: what to expect
Great piano lessons combine structured technical development with repertoire that inspires you. Search by location to find local teachers for in-person tuition, or choose online lessons to access specialist tutors in your chosen style.
Piano suits learners of all ages — children, teens, adults and returning players. Lessons can be tailored to beginners, hobbyists, exam candidates, and aspiring performers.
Lessons focus on technique, rhythm, reading, ear training, and musical expression. Teachers create progressive plans so you consistently improve week-to-week.
Online lessons are effective for repertoire, theory and technique when recorded materials and clear audio/video setup are used. In-person lessons offer direct physical guidance and instrument-specific coaching.
A simple learning path for piano
A good teacher will tailor lessons to your goals — but here’s what progress often looks like.
Develop posture, hand position, basic sight-reading, simple scales and arpeggios, and a practice routine that builds consistent progress.
Expand technique with scales, arpeggios and exercises; learn pieces across styles and build expressive playing and musicality.
Refine interpretation, explore improvisation or accompaniment, and prepare confidently for exams, recitals, or studio sessions.
Getting started: what you need
Keep it simple at first — your teacher can help you choose the right setup.
- A reliable upright or digital piano with weighted keys is ideal — full-size 88-key preferred.
- Piano bench at the correct height helps maintain relaxed posture and technique.
- A metronome and a simple practice plan (20–40 minutes daily) yield far better results than occasional long sessions.
Styles & goals your teacher can support
Choose a direction — lessons can be tailored around what you actually want to play.
Technique, interpretation, sight-reading, and repertoire from Baroque to contemporary classical traditions.
Harmony, voicings, comping patterns, lead sheets, improvisation practice, and repertoire building.
Song accompaniment, chordal arrangements, studio-friendly techniques, and performance-ready repertoire.
Structured technical work, piece selection, sight-reading practice, and mock exam coaching for ABRSM, Trinity and other boards.
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FAQs about piano lessons in Coventry
Yes — paced carefully so preparation feels calm and organised.
Of course. Many students play purely for enjoyment.
Yes — lessons are tailored to age, pace, and interests.
Short daily practice sessions (20–40 minutes) are more effective than infrequent long sessions. Your teacher will help design a routine suited to your goals.
Absolutely. Many adult learners progress quickly with consistent practice and a teacher who tailors lessons to adult learning styles.
A full-size 88-key instrument with weighted keys is ideal, but a good quality 61–76 key weighted keyboard can work for beginners. Your teacher can advise on suitable options.
Yes — many students successfully prepare for ABRSM, Trinity and other exams via online lessons when the teacher provides structured materials and targeted feedback.