Piano lessons in Newport

I am a BMus graduate from Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama where I studied classical music, specialising in piano. I teach piano, music theory, composition, sight-reading and improvisation to students of all ages and backgrounds. I started teaching during my third year at RWCMD, having studied with distinguished tutors such as Michael Young, Richard Ormrod and Huw Warren. I have since taught a diverse range of pupils, from complete beginner to more advanced students. The objective of lessons is always to help pianists improve their technique, knowledge and musicianship in order for them to achieve their personal goals, whatever that may be. I enjoy working with students who have a passion for learning the piano and I look forward to solving any pianistic issues that they come across. I believe in everyone’s ability to learn and play the piano regardless of their age, experience, or ability. I use the ABRSM syllabus for my teaching as I find it to be a comprehensive approach to music education. I also use Bartok’s Mikrokosmos for older beginners and Fanny Waterman’s Me and My Piano for children. I aim to give my pupils a holistic education that includes music theory, aural understanding and sight-reading. Music Qualifications & Achievements: BMus Degree Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama 2nd Prize in Worksop Festival competition 2012 Industry Diploma Music Production ABRSM Practical Grade 8

Melodi Scarsbrook — Vocalist, Pianist, Songwriter BA (Hons) Professional Musicianship "Melodi worked with me to improve areas of weakness in a way no teacher had before." With 8 years of teaching experience, I have worked at BIMM University and Bristol Metropolitan Academy alongside my private practice. My lessons are tailored to each student’s individual goals and musical interests, whether playing for enjoyment or preparing for exams and auditions. I also organise annual concerts, giving students the opportunity to develop their performance skills and confidence in a supportive environment. I began formal training in piano and voice at an early age and was awarded a scholarship to study at a specialist music school. This was followed by A Levels in Music, during which I achieved the highest performance grades (8) in both Piano and Singing. In 2018, I graduated from BIMM University with a focus on Popular Music Performance, Vocal Technique, Songwriting, and Teaching. After university, I spent time performing and releasing original music, some of which received airplay on BBC Radio Bristol. I am currently advancing my professional development through ongoing collaboration with West End voice specialists in London and by regularly attending masterclasses at the Voice Study Centre. Additional Information: Enhanced DBS checked Lessons available in person or online (discounts for online lessons) Experienced teacher for LCME, ABRSM, RSL, and TRINITY exams LGBTQ+ and ND allied Fees: 1 hour - £60 / 30 minutes - £30 (travel available for an additional fee) Gift vouchers available Student Reviews: “Melodi is very competent, patient and friendly; we adore her lessons. Highly recommended!” — Sarah “Melodi is a great teacher. She is well organised, considerate and calm. Her teaching style is clear and thoughtful. I'm really enjoying her lessons!” — Kevin “Great teacher, clear and concise; would recommend.” — Paula “Melodi has a great way of making things easy to understand and is very patient when something takes a bit longer to click.” — Alice “Melodi worked with me to improve areas of weakness in a way no teacher had before. She encouraged me to develop my own interpretation of pieces, which kept practice fresh. Her calm encouragement, deep knowledge, and perceptive ear helped me surpass all expectations at my exam.” — Michael

Paul is a Certified Teacher of the Royal Schools of Music and was awarded the status with the highest classification of Excellent. Paul graduated with a first-class honours degree in Education and passed the Diploma of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music in Vocal Teaching with Distinction. Educated at Chetham’s, he won an entrance scholarship at seventeen to study at the RNCM and subsequently worked as a session singer at the BBC and with several opera companies at home and abroad which included five years at Scottish Opera. Paul has diplomas in piano and pipe organ performance, piano teaching, singing and written diplomas in music theory and composition. He has completed the Level 1 and 2 courses in the Estill Voice Model and currently has students studying Musical Theatre at Arts Ed, GSA, Italia Conti and Mountview. He has worked with several professional artists in the pop music industry and his pop vocals students have a 100% success rate of passing Grade 8 Popular Music with Distinction. He currently has piano students at all levels from grade 1 to post grade 8. Paul is currently studying for an MA in Voice Pedagogy and was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts in 2017. Music Qualifications & Achievements: Certified Teacher of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (awarded with the highest classification of Excellent) Diploma of the Associated Board in Vocal Teaching (awarded with Distinction) BA(Hons) in Education (awarded with First Class Honours) Diploma of the Associated Board in Piano Performance Diploma of the Associated Board in Piano Teaching Licentiate of the London College of Music in Vocal Performance Licentiate of Trinity College of Music London in Vocal Performance Licentiate in Music Theory of the London College of Music Licentiate in Music Theory of Trinity College of Music London Also, diplomas in Composition and Pipe Organ Performance

I am a singing teacher living in Cardiff who studied BA (Hons) in Popular Music at Nexus Institute of Creative Arts, after earning a Foundation Degree in Primary Education from Northampton University. My passion and experience for both music and educating children are brought together in singing lessons. To help students develop their voice I draw upon my wide-ranging knowledge of vocal techniques, theory and performance skills. My lessons are grounded in my degree studies which included performing solo, performing in a band, music theory, musicianship and understanding of styles. I also have training in studio recording and love students to have the chance to record their songs to take home. My approach to lessons is to nurture joy for music and singing. To do this I make the lessons fun and engaging with lessons uniquely tailored to the student’s areas of interest, whether this be Pop, Musical Theatre, Indie, Rock, Disney or Country. My teaching experience ranges from 1 to 1 teaching, classroom-teaching and running workshops with children and so I can adapt the lessons to how each individual learns with my wide range of teaching methods. Though I have a great passion for seeing children succeed and enjoying music, I do also teach all ages as I believe music and singing is for everyone. Being able to bring someone’s individual voice out and help them find who they are when they sing is the best reward a teacher could ask for! Music Qualifications & Achievements: BA (Hons) Popular Music (Vocals) A-Level Music Grade 6 Piano My performance highlights include singing alongside Kingdom Choir in Birmingham Arena, performing as a member of Only Boys Aloud, playing the lead role in Convicted 2018 and 2019, and being a runner up in the University Gospel Choir of the Year Competition 2018.

My name is Maisie, and I am a private music teacher, teaching piano and music theory. I teach the ABRSM syllabus, piano grades 1-8 for students wanting to take exams, or I teach music from outside the exam syllabus according to the musical preferences of the student. I also teach ABRSM grades 1-5 music theory. I am open to teaching students ages 6 and above. I am passionate about teaching music in an enjoyable way to push students to their full potential, whether music is for pleasure or a career. I have an ABRSM grade 8 piano certificate and an ABRSM grade 7 music theory certificate, as well as a BMus from Cardiff University. I am a freelance musician and songwriter.

Hello My name is Hugh Strathern. I am a professional singing teacher based in Cardiff. Fortunate enough to have spent ten years working as a member of Only Men Aloud, I have plenty of experience which informs my teaching and helps my students. I offer singing lessons for all ages and abilities, teaching people who want to pass exams, or for those preparing for auditions, or people who just want to sing because they enjoy it - for the love of singing. I cater all my lessons towards the aims of the student. Pretty much whatever you want to sing I am willing to teach you, as over the years I have taught, which is more than 15 years now, I have taught most genres of singing from classical and opera, to legit and contemporary music theatre, pop, R&B, jazz, soul, funk, rock and heavy metal. I also teach the piano and keyboard skills as well as music theory to intermediate and advanced levels. All my lessons are taught in a relaxed, informal style at my home studio in Cardiff. My background is manily in classical music and classical contemporary crossover. After studying for a Masters degree in music, I completed a Postgraduate diploma in vocal studies at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. After my studies, I worked as a chorister for the BBC National Chorus of Wales, Welsh National Opera, the Swansea Bach Choir, Bournmouth Symphony Chorus, the Three Choirs Festival and the John S Davies Singers. I was lucky and privileged enough to be a member of Only Men Aloud for over ten years, during which time, I had the opportunity to record two albums on major record labels (Sony and Decca), take part in numerous national and international tours, as well as TV broadcasts, sing in the opening ceremony of the Olympics and win a Classical BRIT, not to mention The BBCs Last Choir Standing competition in 2008! My varied performmance experience has been invaluable in terms of being able to impart knowledge and guidance to my students over the years, whatever their aims. I have a particular interest in singing techniques and in helping people improve this, whether to get better in general or just to be able to sing that one high note that always seems to be out of reach. Sometimes people come with vocal issues issues as well, such as hoarseness, loss of voice, breathiness and huskiness and loss of range. All of these things can be improved by singing lessons and it's always a joy to see a student able to either gain or get their own voice and confidence back, or be even better! I look forward to hearing from you! Music Qualifications: MMus Music Performance UEA 2000 PGDip Vocal studies 2004

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