Piano lessons in Leeds

I am a professional piano player and improviser working and gigging in Leeds and across the UK. All my knowledge that I have picked up from studying, gigging and rehearsing I wish to pass on to you. My musical journey started when I was a teenager, I joined a songwriting development group in Bromley (Kent) where I grew up. There, I was exposed to so much music from our mentors, I already had quite a specific taste at this point (I loved Stevie Wonder, the Beatles, Prince, D’Angelo etc) but my taste widened over the years of exposure to different musical concepts, styles and genre. This eventually lead me to study Jazz at Leeds Conservatoire, where I had Matthew Bourne as a teacher – which lead me to an even wider scope of music, especially improvised music and Free Jazz. I first saw an improvised trio called ‘The Thing’ in my first year, and it changed how I saw music. The energy they created on stage was electric. After seeing that, I decided to dedicate my life to not only improvised music but also having as much passion for music, whatever genre and style, that those three people on that stage had. Music Qualifications & Achievements: BA (Hons) Jazz Performance, First instrument: Piano The Conservatoire Prize for BA Music (Jazz) year 3 ABRSM Grade 5 Theory ABRSM Grade 5 Piano

Hello, my name is Marilena, and I’m a professional singer, vocal coach, and music educator based in the UK and Cyprus. I hold a First Class Honours degree in Popular Music from Leeds Conservatoire, where I spent four years developing my artistry, performance skills, and teaching methods. With years of experience on stage and in the studio, I’ve had the privilege of performing on television and at venues like the Royal Albert Hall. I’m currently working closely with students of all ages, helping them build confidence, improve technique, and express themselves through music. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your voice, learn piano, dive into music theory, or write your first song, I’m here to provide support and guide you through every step of the way with lessons tailored to your goals, pace, and style. In addition to teaching and performing, I’m also an active songwriter. I recently signed an original track with MediaTracks, a respected UK-based library music publisher. The track will soon be featured in their catalogue, making it available for sync licensing by major media companies such as Universal Music Group (UMG), Warner Music Group, Sony Music, and Columbia Records. I’m also currently awaiting a placement decision on another song submitted to their team. To me, music is more than a skill. I see music as a powerful way of connecting with our inner self as well as with the people around us. My approach combines structure with creativity, and technique with emotional expression, in a safe and encouraging environment. One of my favourite quotes is “Art is the expression of the profoundest thoughts in the simplest way” by Albert Einstein.”

* Julian has over 25 years of performing experience as a guitarist, singer, and pianist in a wide variety of settings, and 18 years of experience as a guitar and piano teacher. * Has taught students from all age groups and with ability levels ranging from beginner to advanced. * Provides thorough preparation for music exams, with a 100% pass rate. * Long-standing tutor with Roundhay Music in Leeds, and member of RGT (Registry of Guitar Tutors). * Has dozens of private students, and on-going peripatetic teaching posts with several schools in the Leeds area. Qualifications: Higher National Diploma in Jazz Studies, Music A-Level

My name is George MacDonald and I am a professional piano player and piano teacher based in Leeds. I work with students of all ages and abilities, helping them develop and achieve their musical ambitions. I cover all of the major styles, including Classical, Pop and Jazz and understand the importance of finding what’s right for each student. Every lesson will be personally tailored to you because everyone is different! Whether you have a clear goal in mind or are a total beginner just looking to kickstart your musical journey, we can work together to make this a reality. Here is a quick summary of my Piano lessons: Experienced, Qualified and Inspiring Piano Teacher Prices: £25/hour, £15/half hour All Styles Taught (Inc. Classical, Pop, Jazz) All Ages Welcome. You’re never too young/old to start! All Abilities Catered For. Your lesson will be unique to you! To book your first lesson, or if you have any questions and want to find out more about me and my piano teaching, don’t hesitate to get in touch. Music Qualifications & Achievements: George MacDonald began his musical education aged 7, taking classical lessons from a local piano teacher in his hometown in Cornwall. At age 12, his interest in jazz and swing sparked as he came under the tutelage of Jonathan Delbridge. With Johnathan, George worked his way through the jazz grading system before completing his DipLCM in Jazz Piano George studied at Leeds College of Music from 2014-2017, under the guidance of internationally acclaimed pianists Ivo Neame, Les Chisnall and David Newton. Since graduating, George has established himself as an integral part of the Leeds music scene, performing regularly around the city. His ensembles have and continue to tour extensively around the UK including performances alongside Mercury nominated Shabaka Hutchins and his band Sons of Kemet Alongside this, George has been teaching Piano lessons for over 3 years. George uses his passion for music to inspire students, helping them work towards their goals. His unique teaching style has helped many students develop at an impressive rate, allowing them to realise their musical dreams

I started my professional career working abroad as a dancer and discovered that I enjoyed characterising and acting as I danced. On my return to England, I attended SLP college with a view of training in all three disciplines: Dance, Drama and Singing. My main ambition was to sing and act in a musical so was thrilled when I received a call back for a new Glenn Miller show… only for funding to cease days later. Fred Astaire sang ‘Pick yourself up, Dust yourself down and Start all over again’ so I did just that. I left college and began to train privately in Speech and Drama, Acting, Singing and Theory of Music and started working as a jobbing actress, that included work for a Theatre Company, performing, co-writing and directing as well as work for TV, and started up drama workshops for children and adults. I was inspired to devise a programme for the elderly through my love of musicals and discovered the early jazz standards composed by Gershwin and Cole Porter. Thus began my interest in Jazz Singing and a return to education. I completed a BTec in Jazz Studies at Leeds College of Music and started learning the piano. I then went onto study for a BMus (Hons) at the University of Huddersfield and was fortunate to study both performance and composition. I have a Masters degree in Music for the Moving Image at Leeds Beckett University where I have been encouraged to push boundaries to create music that is new and exciting. I am now studying for a PhD. I also play keys in a band called Triple Lock and sing with Timeless Horizons. I teach 1-1 and small groups including Singing, Beginner Piano and Theory. Music Qualifications & Achievements: MA in Music for the Moving Image – Leeds Beckett University BMus (Hons) – University of Huddersfield BTEC National in Jazz Singing – Leeds College of Music Continuing Education Certificate in Theatre Arts – Leeds University LAMDA Gold Medal – Acting Grade 5 ABRSM Singing (classical) Grade 6 ABRSM Theory Grade 6 ABRSM Piano (classical)

Hi, I’m a musician/ music teacher based in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. I have been providing music lessons now for over a year, however did not make it my full time job until the beginning of 2023. I also work as a performing musician working in pits in theatre productions, mainly in Yorkshire, but have also travelled to the south and even to Guernsey to play in theatre productions! I teach flute, clarinet, saxophone and piano and aim to make my lessons enjoyable and informative. I teach a range of ages currently, from 7 years old to around 60 years old and so have learnt to adapt lesson strategies for the wide range of ages I teach. I have a BMus degree in Music from the University of Huddersfield, graduating in 2021, working on a range of modules, mainly focusing on composition however also on education, giving me vital skills to teach others in a music lesson setting with a variety of techniques.

Qualifications: BA (hons) Contemporary and Popular Music - University of Newcastle, Grade 8 Electric Guitar - Rockschool, Grade 8 Piano - ABRSM