Piano lessons in Epsom

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Qualifications: MA (University of Wales)

Hello! My name is Stephanie and I’ve been enjoying playing the piano for almost 30 years. I was trained classically, starting at age 7, and gained a Merit for Grade 8 piano (ABRSM exam board) in 2004. Some of my most memorable moments are winning the Under 19 piano solo award at the Oundle Music Festival and also receiving several 1st place awards for piano duets. Playing duets with my sister was a really fun part of my piano playing journey! I have experience teaching children from their first piano lesson and putting them through their first grade exam. I don’t necessarily have an age cut off but if it’s a young child I would need to check their hand position and control before onboarding them. I would also love to work with adults who perhaps have a New Year’s resolution to learn an instrument- it’s never too late! I do offer a trial 15 minute lesson if you’d like to find out more. I look forward to meeting you.

Hi there folks. So glad you have dropped by to say Hello. Below you will find a little information about me and my teaching studio. I look forward to hearing from you. First of all I teach people individually and teach differently for different people – as every student is an individual and has their own learning style. I teach in a studio in Thames Ditton, U.K. I have been teaching since I was in my teens (so a long time). It started in High School where I would help other students with their music during lunch hours. I have been teaching privately for 30 years (in Canada and the U.K. – moved to the U.K. in 2007); as well as for various school boards. I love to teach and love my students. Music is to enrich our lives. It is always my great pleasure to encourage people and help them to achieve and enjoy their musical goals. I charge £20.00 for a 30 minute lesson which is payable on the day of the lesson. At this moment I teach Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Having said this I sometimes also teach on other days. So let me know what works for you. I have a positive and relaxed approach to life and teaching but one thing I must really insist on is this. If you can’t come to a lesson please please let me know the day before; otherwise, I will need to charge you for the lesson. Just FYI. I don’t teach by the term. I teach all year around including summers and we try to have in July of each year a Music Sharing Event where we all play music for each other. Having said this – Students can take time out whenever they want as long as I know a few weeks ahead of time. I began writing music at the age of 6 and continue to this day. My first song was called The Camping Song. I wrote it on a huge poster-sized piece of cardboard and painted a picture of people camping right next to the music. It was in the key of C and was based on the C major triad. It’s funny how you remember things like that. I am a life long musician born in 1956 (Vancouver, Canada) who has worked full time as a musician since @1980. My work life has covered very specific areas of music which include performing and recording (mostly classical flute and piano), teaching, accompanying ballet classes playing music for church services, including organising concerts and writing music for and playing in ballet productions. Around 1995 I started organising a lot of the music I had been writing and in 1997 did a complete concert with the string quartet, singers and piano exclusively of my original compositions. This program was well received and so I kept writing. Around 2006- 2007 when I moved from Canada to the UK I started putting books of the music I was writing together. I think at this point there is about 82 of them selling on Amazon. I advertise on Amazon most of the time and sell between 1-5 books a week; sometimes many more. It is seldom that I go for a week without selling one or two books. Most of my original writing, as well as arrangements, are around a grade 8 or diploma level of technical difficulty; and I have been blessed to have had some music recorded. For the past number of years, I am happy to say that I receive small but steady and ongoing royalty payments. What has surprised me is that normally these royalties come from performances given by musicians who I don’t even know. This is truly lovely and I am very grateful. I am also thrilled to get ongoing commissions/requests from people who want a piece of music for a particular event. I am always happy to help them in this way. The first two concerts of my compositions were given in 1997 and 1998 in Vancouver, Canada. Since then my music has been performed and recorded in Canada, the USA, UK, Western Europe, Bulgaria, Australia, Asia (including Vietnam and Japan), and Brazil. My music has also been featured on a number of radio stations and also been performed at The 15th London New Wind Festival; Sonic Boom (Vancouver Pro Musica); Women Composers Festival of Hartford, USA; Diamond Jubilee Concert (in honour of Queen Elizabeth’s 50-year reign – London); and Music Fest Aberystwyth, Wales. In addition, my music is included in the Contemporary Showcase Syllabus of the Alliance for Canadian New Music Projects (ACNMP) and the Compendium Musicae Flauta (the first international catalogue of flute music by women composers). I have written and/or arranged well over 600 pieces of music for various instruments and ensembles ranging in style from simple folk melodies to the avant-garde. These works include chamber and orchestral music, a chamber opera, string quartets, solo music for piano, flute, singers as well as hymn tunes. I have published (El Flauto Records) a large number of sheet music books and CDs, all containing original compositions and/or arrangements. Recognition: I have been simply recognised by the people who play my music and those who ask me to write music for them. References:References and lots of other information available upon request. Music Qualifications & Achievements: Education: M.A. (Music), B. Music, F.R.S.M., F.T.C.L., A.R.C.T.Studied composing with Dr. Gareth Churchill [U of Cardiff] (2005 – 2018)Studied composing with Mark Armanini (1999 – 2006)Studied composing with Dr. David Duke (1985 – 1998) Professional Organisations: The Ivors Academy (The British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors – BASCA) Women in Music UK Incorporated Society of Musicians (ISM) Riverside Arts Centre and Sunbury and Shepperton Arts Association Christian Copyright Licensing International (CCLI) Canadian Music Centre (CMC), Canadian League of Composers (CLC), Alliance for Canadian New Music Projects (ACNMP), Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency (CMRRA) Association of Canadian Women Composers (ACWC), Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN) Libraries Which Hold My Music: The British Library Bodleian Libraries of the University of Oxford Cambridge University Library The National Library of Scotland The Library of Trinity College, Dublin The National Library of Wales The New York Public Library National Library of Canada Music Director and Freelance Church Musician: United Reform Church, Hampton Hill (2019) pianist Sunbury Methodist Church (2018-2019) – concerts and hymn workshops Holy Trinity Brompton, London (2014-2016) – orchestra player All Souls, Langham Place (2010 – __) orchestra player St. Mary’s Church, East Molesey, Surrey (2008-2010) substitute organist Norbiton Methodist Church (2007-2015) organist/pianist once a month St. Peter’s Church, West Molesey, Surrey (2007 – __) substitute organist/pianist Holy Rosary Cathedral, Vancouver, Canada (2001-2006) concerts and substitute 5 p.m. service organist St. Chad’s Vancouver, Canada (2001-2006) Music Director Martin Luther Church, Vancouver, Canada (1999 – 2006) – substitute organist and concerts Trinity Lutheran Church, Delta, B.C. Canada (1999-2001) Music Director Music Director – Musical Theatre Productions: Musical Revue – Manor Players, Sunbury Surrey (2018) Jack and The Beanstalk – Shepperton Players, Sunbury, Surrey (2017-2018) Ballet Pianist: The Ballet School, Notting Hill, London (2010 – __) The Harmsworth School of Dance, North London (2007-2017) ArtsEd, Chiswick (2007-2010) Goh Ballet, Vancouver, Canada (2000-2006) The Surrey Dance School/Academy, Surrey, B.C., Canada (2000-2006)

My name is Alicia, I am 27 and I have been passionate about music since very little. I used to sing and even compose my own songs when I was a child. It was at the age of 13 that I decided to start taking piano lessons and since then piano has become a passion for me. I also took some guitar, singing and violing lessons. Over the years I realised classical music was my thing. I would say my favourite composers are Bach, Chopin or Debussy but I also enjoy playing other genres such as soundtracks. I have 8 years of teaching experience. I have a positive and fun attitude and I love setting goals for myself and for my students as I think this is the best way to learn. I have taught students at different levels, children and adults, students who were preparing to take piano exams and students who only played piano for fun. My lessons are adjustable depending on the student level and their preferences. You decide what music style you would like to play and even the songs you would like to perform! I would always be willing to suggest any song according to your level and your goals. We can do music theory if you would like or stick with more practical lessons if you prefer so. I offer  30min, 45min and 60min lessons. I normally teach at home but I can also teach online through some platforms like Skype, Zoom or Whatsapp video if that is more convenient for you. Please do not hesitate to contact me so we can discuss this further. I am excited to start this journey with you! Music Qualifications & Achievements: I have achieved recently a Merit on grade 7 Trinity Exam and I am currently working to get my grade 8. I have been taking lessons from piano teachers all these years where I learnt about music theory, exercises like scales and arpeggios and performing different musical styles.

I have 20 years of professional experience teaching singing to students of school age, teens, young adults and adult learners. I work with professionals in the musical theatre and pop industries and have students in West End, touring and international shows. I have sung my entire life but really only learned to like my voice in my late teens. Having experienced anxiety, loss of confidence, low self esteem and perfectionism throughout my life, I am able to support and understand students who may also be experiencing similar issues. I am an accomplished pianist, so can support students musically, with audition material and a wide range of repertoire across different genres. I believe in working with a person as a whole and I draw on elements of the life experience and practical knowledge that I have of singing, performing, writing and recording. I teach across styles including musical theatre, pop, rock, R&B, classical and folk and use the tools that work best intuitively. I draw on elements from various sources, models, methods and just plain common sense and am always looking to broaden my knowledge and skill set. The most important thing for me is to encourage students to feel empowered and to provide them with the support and reassurance they need to find, release and to sing with their own, true voice, and to accept and respect who they are as individuals. No one sounds the same and no one is the same.

Hi, I am a singing and piano teacher.

Learn for fun, or take grades. We can learn easy riffs, whole songs, reading Tab and notation. I am happy to look at songs and artists that you like. All of my pupils who have taken exams from various Boards, have passed, including numerous pupils with learning difficulties of some degree. Qualifications: 2:1 In Music Composition

I have been teaching singing and music for 5 years. I am a professional musician and musical theatre performer and have been performing professionally since the age of 8. I grew up performing in a folk band where we would travel around the UK performing at festivals and clubs. I play over 7 different instruments because of this and when I finished school I was accepted into a drama college where I trained for 3 years in Musical Theatre. I have taught music and singing at drama colleges and youth performing arts schools both 1to1 and in-class settings and have performed in various band both singing and playing instruments such as piano, guitar and bass. Since graduating I have gigged around the country with various bands, performed as a soloist, been Musical Director and am currently performing at the O2 Arena in Mamma Mia! The Party UK. I have a huge passion for music and absolutely love giving people the opportunity through teaching to find that passion for themselves too. I like to make my lessons as fun as possible and will help you work towards your own goals, whether that be taking parts in exams or just playing and singing for the love of it. Music Qualifications & Achievements: Professional Diploma in Musical Theatre at Performance Preparation Academy, currently a musician and performer in Mamma Mia! The Party at London’s O2 Arena Musical director of Vernon God Little at Yvonne Arnauds Mill Theatre 2018 Singer and bassist for Sensation, the music of the Who UK Featured Singer for Hats off to Led Zeppelin UK 2017 Played Ilse in Spring Awakening 2016 Played Mary Flynn in Merrily We Roll Along 2017 Featured artist on Sky Arts Fairport Conventions Cropredy Festival 2010 Played Piano for 20+ years, Flute for 15+, Guitar for 15+, Bass for 10+

I am a Welsh harpist and pianist who has recently moved to Croydon and I enjoy teaching both harp and piano children and adult pupils. I first studied harp, piano, and musicianship at the William Mathias Music Centre in Caernarfon with Elinor Bennett, Iwan Llywelyn Jones and Sioned Webb. Born in Mynytho at the heart of the Llŷn Peninsula, I have enjoyed many successes in Welsh Eisteddfodau and festivals including first prize in harp competitions at the National Eisteddfod and the National Cerdd Dant Festival. I am lucky to have had a variety of unique experiences, including performing Ravel’s Introduction and Allegro and Paul Patterson’s Spiders Web at the Dora Stoutzker Concert Hall, being invited to perform with Catrin Finch at the World Harp Congress in Hong Kong, accompanying choirs on piano and playing keyboard in pit bands. As well as teaching and performing as a soloist, I also enjoy creating music with others and am one-half of harp duo Dwyres alongside my sister. Dwyres are proud to have been a part of Osian Ellis’ 90th birthday celebration concert at Pontio Bangor alongside Bryn Terfel and Hannah Stone which was broadcast on Radio Cymru. I have been giving private harp, theory, aural and piano lessons for the past ten years, taking nearly all my students through the ABRSM syllabus. From January 2018 I spent two years working and teaching at The Purcell School for Young Musicians. I firmly believe that communication with the parents of my younger students regarding the progress of their children is essential, and ensure that I provide regular feedback on their progress. During my time at the Purcell School I taught theory and aural one to one on a weekly basis, giving students an extra boost before their ABRSM exams. I prepared many sixth form students for their grade five theory ensuring that they gained this crucial qualification before entering conservatoire. As part of my continued professional training, I have undertaken a number of activities to enhance my teaching skills. I undertook various PGCE modules at Bangor University and have also participated in workshops and seminars at events such as the Music and Dance Expo, all of which have helped me hone my skills as a teacher and ensure my knowledge of effective teaching practices and exam boards is up to date. Music Qualifications & Achievements: In 2017 I graduated with a Masters degree from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama where she studied with international harpist Caryl Thomas and in 2015 graduated with honours from the Royal Northern College of Music where I studied with Eira Lynn Jones and held the RNCM scholarship. I also hold a DipABRSM diploma and an LRSM diploma in harp performance and have a Grade 8 qualification in piano.

I have a wide range of teaching experience from big groups to individual lessons. I studied musical composition and musical theatre singing at the BRIT School and then at Rose Bruford College where I did an Actor Musician BA Hons degree. I have performed in the West End with Dreamboats and Petticoats when I was the keyboard player. I then became the Musical Director for the show when it toured in the UK. I have also been the MD for various other shows such as Cats (Theatre Royal Windsor) and Oklahoma! (Hong Kong) I have arranged music for a number of professional singers and bands and recently, I spent six months teaching singing for the Centrestage Academy in Hong Kong. I am involved with a number of different bands playing a wide range of musical style. A particularly interesting job was as the musical director and conductor for the popular Christmas festival of carols at Emmanuel Church in Croydon. More recently I have been teaching the piano on Zoom, adapting my style to suit the needs of my pupils. Some want to play from memory, some want to work on improvising skills and others want to play in bands. Music Qualifications & Achievements: Dreamboats and Petticoats (West End), Buddy Holly: Musical Director (Theatre Royal Windsor) Save The Last Dance For Me: Assistant MD (UK Tour) Dreamboats and Miniskirts: Assistant MD (UK Tour) Dreamboats And Petticoats: Musical Director (UK Tour) The Wind In The Willows: Assistant MD (Germany Tour) and The Rudi Vaselino’s (Henley Festival) Grade 8 Piano, Grade 5 Theory, Grade 7 Violin Pianist on the album, “Better Get in Line” by Max Runham

American Taiwanese pianist, Alicia Juan is an active young pianist who has won several international competitions. She has completed a funded bachelor and fully funded master degree at Royal College of Music. With 6+ years of teaching experience, on top of private teaching, she is currently teaching the piano at Marymount International School and German School London.