Piano Lessons in Hertfordshire
Hannah provides piano lessons at her music studio in Markyate, Hertfordshire. Her teaching is centred around her desire to instil a love of music and the piano in her students, so that it becomes a skill that stays with them whether as part of their career or a much enjoyed hobby. The piano lessons are a safe space for students to learn through making mistakes and trying again, and she strives to bring out the best in each student by creating a warm, friendly and engaging environment.
About Piano Lessons in Hertfordshire
Hannah says:
Piano lessons have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember - my mother is the founder and principal of Hebron Piano School in South Wales, an established school that has been in operation for nearly forty years, and so I began learning to play the piano as soon as I could sit upright at the piano stool! My teaching career began in my teenage years when I assisted my mother with her group lessons, and soon after I took on pupils of my own. I am experienced at teaching all ages and stages, from beginners through to diploma level, with children as young as 4 years of age to Sixth Form students and adult learners. This, combined with my experience as a professional pianist and music examiner, ensures high quality piano lessons.
I am committed to ensuring that my students have a solid grounding in the basics of reading and rhythm from the very start, and as such use the Lisa Childs Method for all beginners. This method makes reading accessible to even the youngest learner, and teaches note reading by intervals rather than note names. Colours are used as an added aid, and once these are removed, there is a very natural and easy progression into reading notation without colour.
The Details
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Piano lessons are provided weekly for half an hour during term time, and take place at our music studio in Markyate. There is a free car park opposite the street entrance.
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Students must have a piano or keyboard at home so that they can practise. For beginners, a simple keyboard is perfectly adequate to get going with the basics, which can then be upgraded as progress is made.
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To get the most out of your piano lessons, I ask that students commit to practising regularly each week so that they can progress and enjoy their time at the piano.
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As a student progresses, new books will occasionally need to be purchased so that there is new music to learn - expanding repertoire and learning new pieces is always exciting!
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Piano exams are a useful way of marking progress, and for many students this is beneficial. However it may not be suitable for everyone - my teaching is centred around finding the best path for each individual, and is not based on moving straight from one grade to the next.