Piano lessons in Hull

My love for music originated in childhood when I was a member of the choir of a music school and we often participated in city song competitions, as well as in the Estonian Song Festival traditionally held every four years. I will never forget this special feeling of singing in the choir of several hundred participants. Years later I graduated from Narva Music School and Tallinn Georg Ots Music School in Estonia where I studied classical piano as my 1st instrument, popular piano, and Estonian traditional instrument kannel as my 2nd choice. Among my most significant performances at that date were participation in the International Chopin Competition, as well as second place on the Estonian Radio 4 channel in the category of French piano music. Life later took me to the University of Hull, where the world of opera and musical theatre opened its doors for me. I began to actively participate in opera and operetta productions, festivals, and concerts organized by the music and drama department. After graduation, I continued to participate in Opera 17 group, Hull Savoyards Operatic Society, and Hull Minster Choir. In addition to singing, I worked as an accompanist in New County Choir, Priory Park Singers Choir, and as a pianist in Hull Unitarian Church. I was also fortunate enough to temporarily work with Hull Minster Children’s Choir, assisting the music director. I confess that at the present moment of my musical career I do not adhere to a strictly defined genre. Since I sometimes write my own music, I really like to combine styles and techniques. For example, I recently performed at a Chinese Whispers concert as a mezzo-soprano in a trio with piano and violin. Before that, we were back from touring in the UK with our indie folk band Goodnight Vincent, where I play keyboards and sing. I work as a peripatetic piano and singing teacher in a studio, at St Mary’s college, as well as privately. I am also an accompanist in Hull Savoyards Operatic society, as well as in New County choir under the direction of Stan Kell. About My Piano Lessons My piano lessons usually include several techniques such as sight-reading, playing by ear, and some improvisation. This approach gives students the freedom and opportunity to become an all-rounded musician, performing different music. At the same time, at the request of the student, we can focus on the classical repertoire and prepare for exams. Especially when it comes to children, I use a holistic teaching approach. My students also study ear training (solfege) and music theory. As a graduate of Narva School of Music, which is based on the teaching methodology of The St. Petersburg State Conservatory, I consider an integrated approach to teaching necessary. We also participate in local talent competitions with my students. About My Singing Lessons My singing lessons will do for those who are interested in classical voice training, as well as singers of other genres. It is my deep conviction that it is opera/ classical singing that unlocks the potential of the voice. After mastering the bel canto technique, it is possible to create anything with your voice, including singing jazz and pop music. I confess that I myself perform, and also sometimes write songs in different genres, and I am ready to experiment. I can’t wait for you in my lessons to share my knowledge and experience. Music Qualifications: Hull University (Hull, United Kingdom) – Bachelor’s in music (BMus; 2:1), specializing in classical singing and composition, 2015- 2018 Tallinn Music College of Georg Ots (Tallinn, Estonia) specializing in piano performance, 2011-2012 Narva Music School (Narva, Estonia) specialty: the department of classical music, main instrument – piano, 2nd instrument – kannel, choir, 1992-2000

I am a passionate musician who lives and breathes all things guitar and music in general. I have been playing the guitar since I was 11 years old and I have been teaching since I was 17. Over the years I have taught many students from all walks of life. I have experience as a Private one to one tutor as well as a peripatetic teacher who has worked in multiple schools across the city in my hometown teaching students of all ages. For years I have performed and toured extensively all over the UK and have a handful of international shows in Europe, Australia and the USA under my belt. I used to play on the Weddings/Festivals circuit performing a wide variety of music from all different styles and genres at all kinds of events. I’ve also been a member of multiple original projects and in my most current one, we’re lucky enough to have been offered a record deal and have performed at various venues all over the country as part of full UK tours. Teaching/Performing and recording music is my true passion and I love to share these skills with my students. I have graduated from University and have a degree in Music Performance and Popular Music and I take pride in offering the highest quality guitar lessons I can to students of any age or ability. Thanks to the power of modern day technology, I also offer online lessons using things like Zoom, WhatsApp, Facetime or Skype. Because of this I currently teach students from all over the world in all different time zones. I love seeing my students discover their passion for music and watching them improve and develop each week between our lessons. I believe I am a friendly teacher who offers a relaxed and comfortable learning environment for all of my students. I am a versatile teacher who is confident in playing and teaching in any style of music or genre. Whichever direction you would like to take the lessons is absolutely fine by me. I have experience in teaching Music Theory classes also, as I like to help my students not only improve at playing their instrument but also improve as a general all round musician too. Having a wide general understanding of all things music can be largely beneficial and allows you to be more creative when it comes to composing or improvising your own guitar sections. I also offer piano lessons to any students who are interested. Playing piano is such a fun and rewarding instrument that really encourages you to learn the ins and outs of music and really helps you grow as an all round musician. I offer beginner piano lessons up to an intermediate level. The Piano lessons I provide are tailored to not only teach you how to play your favorite piano songs, but I will also offer insight and explain what’s going on behind the scenes of the songs as we learn them too. I have worked with Piano students both in a private setting and while working in schools in my local area, so I have a wide range of experience working with students from all backgrounds and walks of life. My main piano specialty lies in playing pop songs by some of todays biggest artists, although I can play in other styles and genres too such as blues, classical, funk etc. Whether you have never played the piano before, or you can already play a little and just want to get to that next level, my lessons are suitable for anyone. When I am not teaching the guitar I am playing/performing it and writing/recording my own songs and I still enjoy this as much today as I did when I very first started. I feel that having all this real world experience has allowed me to offer high quality and professional guitar lessons that are adapted and tailored to suit any students of any age or ability Music Qualifications & Achievements: BA Hons in Music Performance and Popular Music Grade 8 Distinction in Guitar Grade 8 Music Theory ABRSM Years of Gigging and performing experience