Rock & Pop Piano/Keyboard Lessons
Based in Shadoxhurst, Ashford, Kent UK for Face to Face lessons or learn Online
Beginner-Intermediate level students, those returning to an old skill or seeking a different approach... no matter your age, level of skill or experience, I hope you’ll gain a lot from taking lessons. Each class includes practical and theoretical instruction, along with plenty of time to put your new knowledge into practice with access to free lesson resources to support your practice.
Learning the basics
Beginners of all ages, learn your way around the keyboard and how to approach the songs you want to play!
I have devised a series of Stages (some for kids and some for older students) to work through in their first lessons, that take students through the basics and then introduce some fundamental keyboard techniques.
The stages feature examples in the style of popular songs and common chord progressions, theory exercises and challenges, images, links, practice tips and examples to listen to and play along with.
Start your journey today!
Popular Styles
Focus on Rock, Pop, Country, Soul and R&B styles, techniques and songs
If you’re interested in tackling popular songs or lessons for the kids in more contemporary styles let's dive in and get playing my friends!
Be it improving technique, performance skills, playing with others / in a band, theory knowledge, working towards Rock & Pop grades or some great songs for fun, make this the time to start!
Progress through essential patterns, progressions and techniques used in real songs, learning theory along the way with exercises specifically aimed at developing playing techniques and performance skills.
Piano for Singers/Performers
Are you a singer or performer who is interested in developing some basic keyboard skills or improve knowledge of music theory?
We shall focus on the skills involved in being able to
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Accompany yourself
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Understand notation
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Play scales and patterns to help with vocal warm ups
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Learn some basic chords
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Expand upon basic chord knowledge to create more interesting or authentic accompaniment patterns to support your singing
Get in touch to find out more!
Rock and Pop Exams
Real Songs. Real Success.
For those interested in working through a graded syllabus, I have several years experience teaching the Trinity Rock and Pop syllabus with a (so far!) 100% student pass rate for those taking the graded exams.
Many students also enjoy this syllabus for learning the songs and techniques without looking at entering exams.
The syllabus covers songs and their keyboard parts made famous by:
The Beatles, Elton John, Alicia Keys, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Gary Newman, New Order, Adele, Coldplay, Sia, Billy Joel, Bob Marley, Toto, Daft Punk, The Rolling Stones, Bruno Mars, Pink Floyd, Hozier, Simply Red, Led Zeppelin, The Specials, Steely Dan
and many more!
Lesson Prices
After your FREE TRIAL
Lessons take place in Blocks that are booked in and paid for at a time.
The cost of lessons is based on £18.50 per 30 mins
So a Block of 6x 30 mins lessons is £111
For Online lessons the cost is based on £15 per 30 mins
So a Block of 6x Online Lessons is just £90
Note: This same time could also be divided into a Block of (4x) 45mins lessons,
or a Block of (3x) 60mins lessons, for example, with lessons taking place on an agreed weekly / twice weekly basis to suit you.
For face to face lessons at the student's own residence
there may need to be additional cost if you would like me to come to you, in order to cover any travel time (to be agreed upon between the Teacher and Student / Parent or Guardian).
This of course depends on your location and for nearby students may not even apply/be minimal so please enquire.