Rock & Pop Piano/Keyboard Lessons
Based in Shadoxhurst, Ashford, Kent UK for Face to Face lessons or learn Online
Beginner-Intermediate level students. Whether you are returning to an old skill seeking a different approach, looking to accompany yourself, play in a band or learn for fun... whatever your goals, I hope you’ll gain a lot from taking lessons. Each class includes practical and theoretical instruction, with access to free lesson resources to support your practice.
Learning the basics
All Beginners ages 6+ welcome, 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) for people to work through in their first lessons, which take you 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, Jazz, Soul and R&B songs and techniques !
If you’re interested in tackling popular songs or lessons for the kids in more contemporary styles let's dive in and get playing!
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!
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
Trial Lesson
I offer a discounted £10 TRIAL LESSON to new students to test the water.
Lesson Block
After your £10 TRIAL LESSON
Weekly Lessons take place in Blocks of 6x 30 mins (or equivalent e.g. 4x 45 mins / 3x 60mins lessons) that are booked in and paid for at a time.
The cost of 1-1 lessons is based on £21 per 30 mins lesson rate
So a Block of 6x 30 mins lessons, or equivalent, is £126
Group Lessons
Learners could also share their lesson time with friends or siblings, please enquire as to the cost per student for shared group lessons.
For face to face lessons at the student's own residence
Depending on your location, there may need to be an 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).
For nearby students this may not even be necessary / will be minimal so please enquire.