Piano Teachers

Poppy Gonzalez Pianoforte School - Brighton

Poppy Gonzalez, a very experienced and successful teacher, was trained from the age of 5 by the renowned Childs Pianoforte School, Bourne End - also attending the Purcell School of Music, Watford (previously Harrow on the Hill) and the Royal Academy of Music, London.

Having previously run an extremely successful school in Buckinghamshire and taught at the Childs school where she was trained, Poppy has relocated to Brighton in recent years and now offers one to one tuition privately, from her home in the Hanover area. Poppy specialises in teaching and inspiring children from as young as four years old, to a high standard, but in a fun and easy way to understand.Poppy's reputation as a quality teacher who is dedicated and passionate about her work, is growing rapidly in the Brighton & Hove region. Lessons include theory, aural and exams to A.B.R.S.M standards.

Further details can be found on her website www.poppyspianoforteschool.co.uk

Gill Hale GRSM LRAM ARCM PGCE - Chalford Hill / Stroud / Gloucestershire

Gill teaches piano and singing at her studio in Chalford Hill to pupils of all ages and abilities. At present her youngest pupil is six and the oldest is over sixty. She has had considerable success in coaching young singers and pianists prior to their auditions for music colleges and conservatoires, and some have gone on to become professional musicians. Gill also prepares students for auditions, recitals, amateur musicals and small opera productions, and many pupils have won prizes at important competitions.

Gill has a ARCM Pianoforte teaching diploma from the Royal College of Music, London and believes that in teaching the piano the students can take up the piano at any age. Once a child has expressed the desire to learn the piano, shows sufficient concentration to absorb ideas presented in the lesson, and understands the concept of practise, then he or she is ready. For some children this may be as young as six whilst others may not be ready until the age of nine or ten But it's never too late, either. Her oldest piano pupil didn't start until he was into his sixties. Her fees are £25 an hour for adults and £24 an hour for children.

Gill has had an excellent record with a 100% pass rate for pupils taking ASSOCIATED BOARD EXAMS.

Further details about her fees and services can be found on her website www.gillhale.name

John Hancock Piano Teacher - Banbury, Brackley, Bicester

John is a successful music professional who still makes time to teach. His students range from the age of six through to the age of 55. He has a patient nature and keen enthusiastic interest in teaching. Anyone can learn to play the piano, It's not a gift born to the few ( Doctor Suzuki ). He enjoys teaching and will work hard to ensure that his students enjoy learning. He maintains a keen interest in classical piano and jazz/blues piano as well as his other musical pursuits. Playing a musical instrument such as the piano, can only enrich a persons life whether or not that person chooses employment in the field of music or not. The benefits for students of all ages are many.

A quote from John is "I teach because I enjoy teaching and have lots of happy students and successful ABRSM exam passes. I also attend teaching seminars held by the Associated Board. I will never stop teaching and I will never stop learning. I am also working towards obtaining a teaching diploma with the ABRSM. I don't intend to teach in schools but would like the diploma for my own satisfaction".

John is happy to teach in his studio where he has a good quality modern Yamaha U1 acoustic piano.

Further details can be found on his website www.johnhancockmusic.f2s.com

Jenny Ng MMP, MMus, BMus (GSMD)

A Hong Kong-born pianist who started playing the piano at the age of 3. A recipient of awards and scholarships such as a number of annual music festival competitions as well as a finalist in accompanying instrumental competitions in the UK.

Jenny is currently completing her Master degree in Music Performance after receiving a Master in Music and Bachelor in Music at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and the Goldsmiths College, University of London under the tutelage of Caroline Palmer, Maria Krivenski and Alexander Ivashkin.

Jenny is in demand as a chamber musician and collaborates with saxophonist and violinst forming a trio, Contrast, who give regular recitals in the UK, Hong Kong and Macau.

She is also a professional and experienced piano teacher as well as a performer, giving one-to-one lessons to students of all ages and levels.

Please email info@jennyng.co.uk for more information or visit her website

www.jennyng.co.uk

Sheila Norris GLCM PGCE - Portsmouth

Sheila has over 10 years teaching experience and has been running her own business for nearly 2 years. She trained at the London College of Music where she led the Symphony Orchestra and won the String Prize in her final year. Sheila then studied for her PGCE at Oxford Brookes University and then went to Oxford University where she started her second degree. She has worked with The London Philharmonic Orchestra and English National Opera as well as doing solo and band work. Sheila teaches the violin, piano & singing to all ages and for all levels of ability.She does taster sessions, audition preparation sessions and also runs masterclasses to provide regular performance opportunities for her clients.

In the taster session Sheila will discuss the client's goals, what type of music they would like to play and enjoy listening to and how much time they can comfortably allocate to practice. She will then discuss what type of program would suit them, one hour sessions or half hour sessions, lessons once per week or once per fortnight.
Lots of clients have sessions on a totally flexible basis to fit in with work and other commitments. Sheila currently charges £25 per hour for all sessions including the taster session or £12 per half hour session.

Further details can be found on her website www.sheilanorris.com