Teacher Info

Hello, my name is Simon and I’m a piano teacher and trumpet teacher based in Belfast. I studied music at the University of York and have been teaching for the past 4 years.

I have a background in classical, pop and jazz music, so I can teach any of these genres, and I have experience teaching both adults and children, complete beginners and more advanced players.

When it comes to lessons, I try to make these as accessible as possible, tailored for each pupil’s needs and preferences. I am happy to teach through grades or to work towards “homemade targets”. At the end of the day, my main aim is to help people flourish in their music. Putting in the work and time to figure out what is best for each pupil is definitely worth it for me!

Levels I teach at:
Piano tuition up to grade 5.
Trumpet tuition up to grade 8.

As well as my tuition, I have performed regularly with a jazz trio and occasionally as part of a larger function band. Up until recently, I was director of music at St. Thomas’ church, York, as well as conducting the St. Thomas’ gospel choir.

Music Qualifications & Achievements:

• Grade 8 Piano (merit) Trinity Guildhall
• Grade 8 trumpet (merit) ABRSM
• A* in A level music
• Previous director of music at St. Thomas’ church, York
• Previous conductor of St. Thomas’ community gospel choir
• Played in the BBC proms as principal trumpet in the Ulster Youth Orchestra

Prices:

1/2 hour	£14.00
1 hour	£26.00

Location:

I am a mobile teacher, so I am able to travel to you to teach the lessons (subject to my availability and your location). For more information about my mobile lessons simply get in touch.

Contact:

To book your first lesson with me, or to find out more about my music lessons, don’t hesitate to get in touch by emailing me on [email protected].