Piano lessons in Glasgow
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Whether it's for your child or for yourself, I believe that playing a musical instrument can contribute to overall health and well-being. Learning to play the piano or keyboard can be a great way to get started. Come join us on the musical journey!
I provide bespoke lessons, carefully prepared to cater to your own individual aims and aspirations. This can vary from wanting to play a few tunes for relaxation, to exams, competitions, and preparation for university and conservatoire entrance auditions. I believe that the most important part of musical education is enjoyment! The pleasure of playing has to be fundamental to learning, and I see this as the most important part of lessons. I am a piano teacher based in Giffnock, with over 20 years experience working with students of all ages and abilities. I am a graduate of The Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (RSAMD) - now known as The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS) - where I studied solo piano performance, collaborative piano performance, and electroacoustic composition. In developing my own performance skills I have studied with Philip Jenkins (Former Head of Keyboard at RSAMD), Jean Hutchison, and Fabiana Galante, and taken Masterclasses with Bernard Roberts as a soloist and Malcolm Martineau (current International Fellow in Collaborative Piano at RCS) as an accompanist for voice, as well as Performance Classes with Professor Fali Pavri (current Associate Head of Keyboard at RCS). During my studies, I was the regular accompanist for (then Head of Voice) Chris Underwood's Performance Classes for new Undergraduates. I went on to specialise in contemporary piano, and have performed prepared piano and piano with electronics, including both tape and live processing via MAX MSP. I have been honoured to perform several premieres of new compositions by emerging young composers. I have won classes at Glasgow Music Festival as a soloist and as a piano duet member, and was a finalist in Lanarkshire Musician of the Year playing Bach and Messiaen. I have accompanied dance classes and performances for Dance UK and as a ballet accompanist for The Terry School of Dance in Bridge of Weir. I have worked for both the Church of Scotland and Catholic Church to provide music for worship, including running a Youth Group for teenage musicians to perform on varied instruments - such as keyboard, electric guitar, bass guitar, flute, oboe, voice - at Catholic Mass. Teaching is an absolute passion for me. I began teaching during my studies at RSAMD. As part of the Techniques of Teaching courses, I was initially instructed by Jack Keaney and then went on to shadow teaching at St Aloysious College as well as both Junior and Senior RSAMD students. Teachers I shadowed include Marina Nadiradze, Fali Pavri, and Sinae Lee. Ms Nadiradze then supervised me teaching her own students to ensure I was capable and competent to set out on my own. As well as maintaining my own private practice for the past 20 years, I have also taught for Paisley Academy of Music and Woodfarm Music Workshop in East Renfrewshire. Former students from my own practice have gone on to study at: The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (BMus (Hons)); Trinity College of Music, London (MMus); London College of Music (BMus (Hons)); Napier University (BMus (Hons)); University of the West of Scotland (BA Commercial Music); Conservatorio Statale di Musica "Francesco Venezze", Rovigo, Italy (BA Composition); Edinburgh College (HND Music); West College Scotland (HND Music Business); Junior School of The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland; Pre-Junior School of The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
About piano lessons in Glasgow
Glasgow teachers offer lessons that feel energising yet relaxed. You'll explore styles you love, build solid technique, and enjoy a friendly, can-do atmosphere each week.
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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 Glasgow
Yes — from school to conservatoire auditions, paced with care.
Absolutely — pop, rock, jazz, and classical can all be included.
No. Exams are optional and guided when you want them.
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.