I am an experienced and successful teacher of piano to students of all ages (from young children to retired adults) and all abilities (from absolute beginner to diploma level). I also teach music theory and composition.

I have been a visiting music teacher at Clifton College in Bristol since 1996, and I also teach privately at my home in Westbury Park, BS6.

I am a Fellow of the Independent Society of Musicians (ISM), and have undertaken plenty of professional development training from the ISM and ABRSM. My DBS Enhanced Certificate dates from July 2024.

My teaching methods are rooted in the classical style and tradition, but I encourage students to explore a wider repertoire where appropriate. I aim for an integrated approach to learning, where the technical, theoretical, aural and expressive aspects of playing will interact with each other in creative and fruitful ways. Entry for examinations is entirely optional, depending on the preferences and circumstances of the individual student. Tuition in music theory can also be tailored to meet individual needs.

Contact me for a trial lesson or an informal meeting.

What people have said

"Thank you ever so much for the past few years. I truly have enjoyed the piano because of you, and I know I'll never stop playing."

(Solly, aged 18; June 2024)

"Even though I've been playing the piano for most of my life, I've really come to love it and appreciate it fully in the last few years and your lessons have been one of the highlights of my time at school."

(Beth, aged 18; June 2021)

"The children have really enjoyed the lessons despite it being through Zoom. I'm very grateful for your patience and encouragement."

(HB, mother of two pupils aged 12 and 10; July 2020)

"Another year and another bunch of achievements! All thanks to your quality teaching and your patience."

(H, S, Y, a mother and her two children who all have lessons; July 2019)

"Thank you so much for being such an encouraging, enthusiastic and interesting piano teacher over these past five years."

(Constance, aged 17; May 2018)

"Thank you for teaching me over the last few years. You've always been great, patient and hugely helpful in getting me through my grades."

(Susanna, aged 18; July 2017)

"I have found you the best teacher I have ever had in my adult life since I was taught by Bernard Roberts back in the late 1960's and early 70's"

(MW, an adult student; June 2017)

"Thank you for another year of being a fun, patient and inspiring teacher, and for helping make my progression as a pianist an enjoyable process as always."

(Miranda, aged 14; December 2016)