Piano lessons in Southampton

About I’m an experienced and enthusiastic teacher of cello and piano at all levels from very beginner to Grade 8 and beyond. I graduated from Royal Holloway, University of London with both Batchelor’s and Master’s degrees in music and have been teaching ever since, alongside orchestral conducting, performing and even composing music for ensembles. I also have seven years’ experience working in schools for my local music service and my students’ ages range from infants to senior citizens who have discovered the pleasure of picking up an instrument! I don’t just include traditional classical styles but also place equal emphasis on jazz, folk, film and pop music, improvision, composition, and general creativity through music – I can even make the dreaded music theory fun and easy! Above all, I have a strong belief in using learning an instrument as a way of creating and developing self-esteem and enjoyment. Lessons are relaxed and positive and my students feel engaged and encouraged. Some practical stuff: I prefer to teach in person but having gained considerable experience teaching online lessons during, ahem, ‘recent events’, I am happy to arrange these for students who live further away. I will usually offer a small discount for these. For piano students I strongly prefer to teach at the student’s residence so they are using their own instrument. I can advise on purchasing/hiring instruments for beginners too.

Welcome to Benana Music Studios - a friendly, student-centred music school offering high-quality music lessons in Southampton for children, teenagers and adults of all ages and abilities. Whether you’re picking up an instrument for the very first time, returning to music after a break, preparing for graded exams, building confidence as a performer or simply looking to enjoy making music, our experienced team of music teachers will create lessons around you and your goals. We offer singing lessons, piano lessons, guitar lessons, bass guitar lessons, violin lessons, drum lessons, flute lessons and more across our Southampton studios. Our students range from complete beginners taking their first steps in music to experienced musicians developing their technique, performance skills and musicianship. At Benana Music Studios, we believe there is no single “right” way to learn music. Every student is different, so our lessons are tailored to the individual. Some students want to work towards recognised music qualifications, while others want to learn their favourite songs, join a band, write their own music, improve their confidence or simply enjoy a creative hobby. Our teachers take the time to understand what each student wants to achieve and build engaging, enjoyable lessons around them. For students who would like to work towards recognised qualifications, we offer tuition and preparation for Rockschool graded music exams. Depending on the instrument and the student’s goals, our teachers can help students develop the practical skills, technique, musical understanding and confidence needed to work towards their chosen grade. We aim to make exam preparation a positive and rewarding part of learning rather than allowing it to take away from the enjoyment of making music. Performance is also a big part of the Benana experience. Throughout the year, our students have opportunities to perform live at showcases and community events in supportive, real-world settings. These opportunities are completely optional, but for students who want to take part, they can be a fantastic way to build confidence, gain stage experience and celebrate their progress alongside other musicians. Our wider music community also gives students opportunities beyond traditional one-to-one lessons. Depending on availability, students may have the chance to take part in group music sessions, songwriting programmes and other creative projects designed to help them collaborate, develop new skills and experience different aspects of making music. Benana Music Studios began with a simple aim: to make music lessons enjoyable, personal and centred around the student. Since then, we have grown into a thriving Southampton music school with a team of passionate teachers supporting hundreds of students each year. Our teachers bring a wide range of professional, educational and performance experience, but just as importantly, they are chosen for their ability to connect with students and make lessons welcoming, encouraging and enjoyable. We understand that starting music lessons can sometimes feel intimidating, particularly for complete beginners, so we work hard to create a relaxed and supportive environment where students feel comfortable learning at their own pace. We teach both children and adults, and you are never too young or too old to start learning music. Whether you are looking for a music teacher for your child, searching for singing lessons in Southampton, wanting to learn guitar, bass, drums, violin or piano, or hoping to prepare for a Rockschool music exam, we would love to help you find the right teacher. Our Southampton music lessons are available across our studio locations, with different teachers, instruments and times available throughout the week. If you’re not sure which teacher or lesson would be the best fit, our friendly team will be happy to help. We offer a free 20-minute taster session, giving you the opportunity to meet a teacher, experience a lesson and see whether Benana Music Studios feels right for you before getting started. Come and discover a friendly, supportive and exciting way to learn music with Benana Music Studios. Whether your goal is to play your first song, achieve your next Rockschool grade, perform live on stage or simply enjoy making music, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way.

Hi! My name is Toby and I’m a 20-year-old Music Student in my final year studying trumpet at the University of Southampton. I’ve always had a passion for music and have spent many years studying both the Piano and Trumpet. I’m well versed in various genres of music such as Jazz, Classical, Pop and Musical Theatre and have always really enjoyed exploring and performing these genres. In my years studying for GCSE’s and A-Levels I had 3 piano students who I started from novice all the way up to Grade 3. I am able to teach both trumpet, music theory and piano to a very high standard and have experience sitting and accompanying in ABRSM Exams. I’d love to take on students no matter what they want to learn and am happy to facilitate any needs or concerns one may have about learning a new instrument, and I believe I have a lot of knowledge and experience to give to any individual interested in learning Music. Hope to see you soon, Toby Music Qualifications & Achievements: ABRSM Grade 8 Distinction Piano ABRSM Grade 8 Distinction Trumpet ABRSM Jazz Grade 3 Piano ABRSM Grade 3 Violin Rockschool Grade 3 Drum Kit Regular Player for Horn Section function bands Piano Accompanist Skills with Sibelius and Logic X Experienced Orchestral Trumpet Player Experienced Jazz Trumpet Performer

I'm a professional musician and music teacher. I've been playing and teaching for almost 30 years and have played in many successful acts who have been played on national radio (BBC 1 & 2) and TV. I hold a Master's from WaterBear Music School in Brighton (accredited by Falmouth University). I teach both privately and in schools and have had thousands of students over the time I've been teaching. Some of these students learn just for fun, some to take grades and some to become professional musicians, and I have had a real range of ages and abilities and my goal is to tailor each lesson and students experience to them; I grow, adapt and move with my students, not the other way around. As well as teaching I still regularly gig in several bands and also regularly perform Stand Up Comedy.