North Cardiff Piano Lessons

Ready for our Christmas party on Saturday

Facebook has reminded me that it was 8 years ago I bought my current piano. My outgoing grand old lady was lovely but needed constant work on the hammers......I think the teaching was a bit hard on her....here's my current piano having her legs bolted on!

Hello everyone. Spring is showing signs of emerging and I'm being flooded with enquiries for lessons.

I am fully booked at the moment for both daytimes and evenings but do operate a waiting list. If you would like to wait for a slot please get in touch with the following info... your name address and email/phone age of prospective student, musical background, whether you have a suitable piano yet and very importantly what days and times of the week you can manage so i can match you to a slot if one comes up.

Hello everyone. I've had such a lot of enquiries lately but sadly very few spaces as most of my students are with me for the long term. I've recently seen a couple of new prospective students and am looking fully booked for September. Do feel free to contact me, however, as things can change and I keep a record of all enquiries and actively manage my waiting list.

Hello everyone. With the kids back in school and a spirit of optimism with the Covid crisis more under control I'm getting a lot of new enquiries for lessons for children.

I thought it would be useful to give you all some pointers for if you're considering getting in touch.

1. Do you have a suitable instrument? A keyboard simply wont do as it isnt touch responsive and old family acoustic piano may well need some TLC from a piano tuner. If an acoustic is not an option then a fully weighted 88 key digital piano is what you need to scour the internet for. An entry level portable would probably cost just under £350 and I can advise you on models that I'm familiar with.

2. Is your child ready? Is your child keen? Remember that the development of reading skills, fine motor control, and ability to concentrate changes rapidly between the ages of 5 to 7. We also need to bear in mind their social skills. A 30 minute one to one lesson may simply be too much of an ask...with operating a Covid Safe environment I have to discourage parents from being present wherever possible. Having said that many children do better without an audience.

3. Availability.
Me: I have many long term students who treasure their particular lesson timeslot. I am trying to offer a few extra places and often your enquiry can be sheer luck whether we can find a compatible slot
You: many parents call but in conversation it transpires that their childs availability is very limited. Childcare, swimming lessons, football, cubs, dance etc etc. Please have a think about what you are really looking for. Dont forget to factor in mealtimes transport times and bedtimes!

Hope this helps!

Hooray....welsh private music teachers are fully unlocked! I'm open again for face to face lessons all fully insured. Please check out my website northcardiffpianolessons.co.uk for full details and information on my risk assessed Covid Safe procedures.

north cardiff piano lessons 1-2-1 private piano lessons on my lovely baby grand in my home in orth Cardiff. Beginners through to grade 8. Plus aural and theory.

So sad that I cant get back to face to face teaching at the mo. Hopefully soon. Last term was very successful. Some students even took exams in person. Once children are back in school I'll consider starting back under my Covid safety system as before.

Video lessons only at the mo BUT I have done a risk assessment and am ready with how to have regular face to face teaching when the Welsh Government allow people into our homes. Please see my Covid-19 policy on my website

north cardiff piano lessons 1-2-1 private piano lessons on my lovely baby grand in my home in orth Cardiff. Beginners through to grade 8. Plus aural and theory.

Cant wait to see everyone again in person

Summer hols now but a few brave souls continuing their video lessons. I'm hopeful that I can start face to face teaching (albeit distanced) around mid-September. I have done a risk assessment and have a new operating policy. My teaching numbers will be a little restricted as I will need to space lessons out so students dont cross paths. Currently sorting out my diary to see who's carrying on and agree new times. Priority to existing students of course. Cant wait to start a new normal.

New ways of working..... video lessons been running all through lockdown. Feeling more natural now... cant see me doing any more one to one before September.