Jonathan currently teaches around 50 piano students per week ranging from complete beginner to advanced standard and from age six to adult. Jonathan's aims are for all his students to enjoy learning the piano and to be able to reach the best standard they can achieve. There is nothing quite like the sense of achievement that comes with learning to play a musical instrument well. Jonathan is happy to help pupils work toward qualifications or simply learn for fun. Jonathan has also been CRB checked and as a member of the Musician's Union he has public liability insurance. Most students start off with a half hour lesson per week and for further details on current fees and availability please e-mail. It is obviously important for students to have a piano or digital piano to practise on at home. However, Jonathan will be happy to offer advise to those who do not have an instrument yet.
Qualifications If pupils wish to work toward qualifications then Jonathan is happy to enter them for the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) exams. These exams range from grade 1 to grade 8. Pupils wishing to proceed beyond grade 5 need to take a grade 5 theory or jazz exam. However, grades 6 to 8 do also give the student UCAS points which may help with university applications.
Christian worship music As a Christian, Jonathan has over 12 years experience of playing the piano for church worship. He is also currently the musical director at Grace Community Church. Jonathan is therefore very keen to help those who either are involved in church worship or would like to be.
Jazz piano Many of Jonathan's students choose to study jazz piano. This style of playing places a much greater emphasis on improvisation and understanding chords. For students who wish to work toward jazz qualifications the ABRSM also offers grades 1 to 5 in jazz piano.
Music Theory A good knowledge of music theory is essential for anyone wishing to learn an instrument to a fairly advanced standard. Also, many people choose to study music theory even if they are not learning an instrument. Jonathan is happy to teach music theory and can enter pupils in for grades 1 to 5 music theory exams.
One off consultation lessons Jonathan is happy to offer one-off lessons consultation lessons. For availability and fees please e-mail.
