Anna Hetherington

Anna Hetherington

Ableton LiveCompositionGarageBandGuitarImprovisationKeyboard📍 16 Bakewell Road Hazel Grove Stockport Cheshire SK7 6JU United Kingdom💷 Prices from £21 (30 minutes)5.0 (15) · Read reviewsSafeguarding CheckedInsurance Checked

An experienced and friendly music tutor with 15 years experience as a private instrumental tutor and 7 years as a school & college music teacher. Tailors the lesson to for your needs and will have you playing your favourite songs in no time! Experience teachin

Lesson formats
Teacher's Location, Online
Instrument(s) taught
Ableton Live, Composition, GarageBand, Guitar, Improvisation, Keyboard, Music History, Music Production, Music Theory, Piano, Saxophone, Ukulele
Get in touch about lessons
Ask about availability, scheduling, and the right lesson plan.
Lesson prices
30 minutes
£21
60 minutes
£42
Discounted Introductory Lesson
No
Send Message
You’ll receive a response by email.
Parents’ checklist
  • Confirm safeguarding & insurance.
  • Ask about cancellations and rescheduling.
  • Clarify lesson format (online / in-person) and location.

About Anna Hetherington

An experienced and friendly music tutor with 15 years experience as a private instrumental tutor and 7 years as a school & college music teacher.

Tailors the lesson to for your needs and will have you playing your favourite songs in no time!

Experience teaching groups and individuals, across the age range from primary up to age 18.

Experienced in delivering online lessons with a high quality multi-camera setup.

100% student pass rate for music exams.

Also a music industry professional working as a gigging musician, published composer & music therapist.

Qualifications:

BA (Hons) degree in Music Production, PGCE in Secondary Music Teaching, MSc in Music Therapy, ABRSM Grade 8 Piano, ABRSM Grade 8 Saxophone, ABRSM Grade 5 Music Theory

Lesson prices

Currency: 🇬🇧 Pound sterling (£ GBP)
30 minutes
£21
60 minutes
£42
Discounted Introductory Lesson
No
Tip: Ask whether prices vary by level, lesson length, and whether lessons are online or in-person.

Lesson reviews

Recent student feedback on lesson quality, communication, and outcomes.

Leave a quick review to help future students choose confidently.
Leave a review
Leonie
5 Oct 2024

A fantastic teacher! She was so great at finding the right level for me and encouraging me to try new things outside my comfort zone. Coming back to the piano was something I'd wanted to do for a really long time and she made it so fun and…”

Read more

A fantastic teacher! She was so great at finding the right level for me and encouraging me to try new things outside my comfort zone. Coming back to the piano was something I'd wanted to do for a really long time and she made it so fun and creative, I couldn't recommend Anna highly enough!

Philippa
22 Jun 2021

I’ve so far had two lessons with Anna. She is very helpful and enthusiastic and has made the lessons enjoyable. She seems extremely musically talented too!

Alan M
22 Jun 2021

5 Star!! Anna is a fantastic piano tutor. She is knowledgable, professional and very patient. I have been seeing Anna once a week for 7 months now and can highly recommend her. She takes her time with me and goes at the pace I feel…”

Read more

5 Star!! Anna is a fantastic piano tutor. She is knowledgable, professional and very patient. I have been seeing Anna once a week for 7 months now and can highly recommend her. She takes her time with me and goes at the pace I feel comfortable with. Thanks for all your help Anna.

Emily
22 Jun 2021

Emily’s is loving her weekly lessons with Anna and is coming in faster than i could have imagined. thank you

Maggie G
22 Jun 2021

I have had three lessons with Anna and found her to be very friendly and professional. Anna has been very patient with my attempts to play the saxophone. She has made lessons interesting and I have enjoyed trying to play familiar tunes.…”

Read more

I have had three lessons with Anna and found her to be very friendly and professional. Anna has been very patient with my attempts to play the saxophone. She has made lessons interesting and I have enjoyed trying to play familiar tunes. Anna is an excellent teacher and I have learnt far more than anticipated at this stage. I would be happy to recommend Anna to others.

Sherien
22 Jun 2021

Had 2 lessons and really enjoying it. My tutor, Anna is great and makes learning fun. Couldn’t recommend her enough.

Steve K
22 Jun 2021

Patient and versatile tutor. Great for a complete music novice.

Natalie W
22 Jun 2021

My son has been seeing Anna for a while now , we moved away from the area and moved tutors for a while but he begged to go back to Anna, he s enthusiastic about going, and she certainly keeps him interested! Anna is very helpful with…”

Read more

My son has been seeing Anna for a while now , we moved away from the area and moved tutors for a while but he begged to go back to Anna, he s enthusiastic about going, and she certainly keeps him interested! Anna is very helpful with booking lessons and is as flexible as she can be running her own business Would highly recommend Anna as a tutor.

Jan Guitar
22 Jun 2021

This was my first guitar lesson with Anna and I felt at ease straight away and learned so much. Anna has an excellent teaching approach, knew exactly what I was looking to get out of my lesson and I came away feeling confident and couldn’t…”

Read more

This was my first guitar lesson with Anna and I felt at ease straight away and learned so much. Anna has an excellent teaching approach, knew exactly what I was looking to get out of my lesson and I came away feeling confident and couldn’t wait to practice the new strumming technique, melody and chords which Anna put together for me. I would definitely recommend Anna. Thank you so much.

Libby C
22 Jun 2021

Anna is a great teacher, has patience and a great understanding for an absolute beginner with guitar! The hour just flies by and very happy with how the lessons are going and would most definitely recommend Anna to anyone. Thanks Anna

Carlos A
22 Jun 2021

Very supportive and encouraging. I’m also having tons of fun during the lessons.

Joe H
22 Jun 2021

Anna has helped recapture my enthusiasm playing the saxophone, she has tailored the lesson to suit my taste in music with jazz and blues as well as paying attention to accuracy in reading music and technique. I would highly recommend if…”

Read more

Anna has helped recapture my enthusiasm playing the saxophone, she has tailored the lesson to suit my taste in music with jazz and blues as well as paying attention to accuracy in reading music and technique. I would highly recommend if your looking for a tutor.

Kath
22 Jun 2021

We are very happy with Anna. My son loves that she is so flexible and willing to teach him songs that he wants to learn as well as teaching him the basics. Guitar lessons are never a chore and are always looked forward to. A highly…”

Read more

We are very happy with Anna. My son loves that she is so flexible and willing to teach him songs that he wants to learn as well as teaching him the basics. Guitar lessons are never a chore and are always looked forward to. A highly recommended tutor 🙂

Paul H
22 Jun 2021

Very knowledgeable tutor, looking forward to more lessons.

Lesley D
22 Jun 2021

Very pleased, my daughter loves going.

Lesson details

What they teach

Instruments
Ableton Live, Composition, GarageBand, Guitar, Improvisation, Keyboard, Music History, Music Production, Music Theory, Piano, Saxophone, Ukulele
Genres
Not specified

Lesson setup

Where lessons take place
Teacher's Location, Online
Languages
English

Students & levels

Levels taught
Beginner (up to Grade 5), Intermediate (Grades 5-8), Advanced (Grade 8 and above)
Youngest age taught
2
Class sizes
One-to-One (Individual)

Exams & qualifications

Exam preparation
ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music), London College of Music, Music Teachers’ Board (MTB Exams), RCM (Royal College of Music), RGT@LCM, RSL Awards (Rockschool), Trinity College London, Trinity Rock & Pop
Qualifications
PGCE in Secondary School Music (2008), BA (Hons) Music Production (2006), MSc Music Therapy (2018)