Vanessa Simmons Music

10/08/2026

I’ll be playing in the Long Gallery at Castle Howard tomorrow from 10.30 to midday. Come along with your requests! I look forward to seeing you there xx

31/07/2026

SHORTLISTED FOR A PERFORMANCE AWARD! I am beyond excited to share that our Youth Musicians Stage at The Scarborough Fair has been shortlisted for a streets performance award! If you performed you'll have received an email from me inviting you to the awards ceremony! This is such an amazing achievement for our first year of curating a space for young talent. Well done to everyone involved!!

24/07/2026

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16/07/2026

Happy Summer Holidays! The studio is now closed for teaching until Monday 7th September. Please expect a delayed response to emails during this time.

We end the academic year with 100% pass rate with all our ABRSM exams this term with 80% receiving merits or above. Congratulations to Christina, Lila, Reuben, Frida, Aurora, Edith, Thalia and Rose for your top efforts!

Enjoy your holidays!

09/07/2026

Next week the piano studio will be transformed into an ice cream parlour for our end of term celebrations! Every student will also have a piece of Gershwin to learn over summer! Can’t wait!!

06/07/2026

ADULT PIANO LESSONS! I have a couple of slots available for adult piano lessons in September. This is for daytime lessons and would be suitable for a beginner or someone returning to lessons after a break. There is a waiting list for evening slots. I specialise in teaching nervous/reluctant pianists who are just starting their musical journey!
Lessons can be ONLINE or IN -PERSON in my York studio. Message me for more info.

23/06/2026

A wonderful morning at Castle Howard with two of my grade 5 students who performed alongside me. Well done to Lynfa and Edith! I also enjoyed all the many requests from our visitors. Thank you all for the support x

09/06/2026

I'll be back at Castle Howard on Tuesday 23rd June 10=12.30 playing my landscapes for piano. I'll also have a couple of special guests with me -two of my wonderful grade 5 students who will each play a piece for you. We hope you're able to join us there. Normal admission prices apply.

29/05/2026

Ellie and Ethan are two of my amazing young musicians who played to a festival crowd today. Listen to this! The Scarborough Fair