Conor Larkin is a multifaceted musician, blending his expertise as a semi-professional jazz pianist with a solid foundation in classical music. His journey into the realm of music began with rigorous training that led him to achieve Grade 8 standards during his school years. Subsequently, he pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Music at the University of Manchester, where he further honed his musical skills and theoretical understanding.

Since graduating, Conor has been actively engaged in sharing his passion for music through teaching piano and music theory. With a keen understanding of both classical and jazz traditions, Conor brings a unique perspective to his teaching, catering to the needs of beginner and advanced pianists alike. His teaching style is characterized by its accessibility and emphasis on fostering a fun and enriching learning environment.

In addition to his role as an educator, Conor continues to pursue his own musical endeavours, regularly performing as a jazz pianist. His eclectic understanding of music theory allows him to navigate diverse musical genres with ease, enriching his performances with a depth of musical knowledge and expression.

Shirin was born into a family of musicians. Both her mother and grandmother were both piano teachers, and so, naturally, she began learning music at a very young age. Once she experienced the thrill of performing, at the age of 13, she decided to make music her career. At the age of 23, after acquiring a degree in Business Management Shirin took up music as a full-time career. She taught music, performed gigs at hotels, weddings and corporate events and even managed artists.

In 2023, Shirin was a brand ambassador for the musical instrument brand ‘Casio’. Shirin has completed her Associate Trinity College London (ATCL) diploma in performance. ‘Everything I do is to be a better pianist’. With the ultimate goal of bettering herself as a musician, Shirin believes that alongside her own music education, teaching helps her get there as well. ‘I truly enjoy the slow and deliberate process of learning a new piece, implementing new techniques, stepping into the composer’s mind to truly understand that which led to or influenced this composition, interpreting every note and every pause in my own language of expression. Sharing this wisdom formed the basis of my teaching. I want to facilitate a love for the instrument, love for expressing through music and a love for the process of learning music.

Alexander is a graduate of the Royal College of Music in London, holding a Bachelor of Music Degree in clarinet. He has played piano since the age of 5, studying it at St Mary’s Music School for 8 years, and achieving ABRSM Grade 8 Distinction at the age of 15. He won Gold in the Edinburgh Competition Festival Classical Piano Open in 2018. Having spent the majority of his youth focusing on classical piano playing, he now spends most of his time playing and writing rock and pop music on piano, which is a strong passion of his. He also does occasional accompaniment for other musicians and a choir. He is very well versed in music theory and aural skills of both classical and modern types, and is able to teach piano playing of any style. The experience that Alexander has gained from years of the highest level of teaching from both the Royal College of Music and St Mary’s Music School means he is very keen to pass down the inspiration and quality of tuition to his students, of which students of all ages and abilities will benefit from. He hopes to create a fun environment for his students, while encouraging and developing their skills and musicianship.

Hello, my name is Selina. I am a piano teacher and piano collaborative artist from Thailand. I started my first piano lessons at the age of eight. Carrying my passion for music over the years, I continued my studies at Princess Galyani Vadhana Institute of music, Bangkok,Thailand, and graduated with BM. in piano performance, scholarship.
On weekends during my years of studies, I’ve been teaching piano to children and adults ranging from beginners to advanced classes. I am flexible and have a creative approach for every student. I also coach students for Piano competitions and grade exams, ABRSM and TRINITY Grades 1-8 (Practical and Theory).
My main focus is to create a happy and productive environment for my students. Helping each individual to light up their imagination and having fun with music!

Hello! My name is Ian and I am a piano teacher and musician from Scotland. I have been teaching piano for 10 years this year, and hold a Bachelors of Music Degree in Classical Piano from The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

Having trained at RCS, I of course have a passion for classical music, teaching students to read music, and developing a strong and proficient technique. I took the ABRSM Grades myself all the way to Grade 8 (which I passed with distinction at age 17) and have taken numerous students through their grades with a 100% pass rate, and many achieving high distinction passes! I value the ABRSM system, and I can confidently guide a student through that process with my experience and expertise. However I also love jazz music, pop music and learning and playing by ear. I know all too well the thrill of being able to learn your favourite pieces just for the enjoyment of it, and I have had many happy students who have followed this more casual approach to learning to play the piano with me as their teacher. I aspire to be an encouraging, supportive tutor with every individual. Everybody is different, and we can work together to achieve what is best for you!

Additionally I play Alto and Soprano Saxophones to a +Grade 8 standard, as well as working as an actor, having graduated from RADA in 2020 – so I bring an all-round creative approach to my teaching!

Leo graduated from the University of Manchester with a bachelor of music, where he studied piano performance and musicology. He has played in many concert venues including Stoller Hall Manchester, Conway Hall London, Yamaha Music London and many more. He has won prizes in many categories in the North London Music Festival and Hazel Grove Music Festival and has won 2nd place at EPTA UK competition in 2011 and 2016. As well as playing and teaching classical music, Leo is equally at home composing, arranging and transcribing pieces and improvising in a range of genres from Classical to Ballads and film music. Leo has been teaching the piano for over 3 years to a range of ages and abilities. His main focus in teaching is building on fundamental techniques to improve piano playing. Aside from the piano, Leo can also sing tenor and play violin to beginner level.

A multifaceted musician, Jamie is a classically trained pianist who enjoys a proficiency in bass guitar and singing, with a deep appreciation for genres such as rock and jazz. Jamie honed his skills at the prestigious Trinity Conservatoire of Music, having previously studied under the esteemed Steinway & Sons artist, Richard Fairhurst.

Jamie’s lessons prioritise the joy of playing, fostering a lifelong love for the piano that fuels progress. He believes in building a strong technical foundation while exploring the rich culture of the piano, introducing students to awe-inspiring music, artists and opportunities. This approach caters to students of all levels, from aspiring academics to casual players.

Hello! I have been teaching piano since I graduated from the Royal Academy of Music. I teach both children and adults, from beginners to advanced. I also prepare students for exams – ABRSM/Trinity/Jazz/Rock School so I can offer a wide variety of repertoire even though my beginnings were very much classical.

I make lessons fun and it is important to me to get to know the individual and tailor lessons for them so that it brings out the best and the happiest scenario for the student. Technique and repertoire go hand in hand and no matter which route is taken it is important that there is a clear progression in standard.

I like to communicate openly and it is important if any pupil has any concerns about their lessons to always feel they can talk to me. I want every student to walk out of their piano lesson happy and wanting to come back!

Lessons take place at my house in Stroud Green where I have a lovely airy music room. I am able to have parents wait in my living room if that is needed. Currently I teach also at Parliament Hill School for Girls, Brookfield Primary School and the Camden Saturday Music Centre.

I’m proud Mum to a 10 year old daughter. When I’m not working I love walking, swimming, Pilates, cycling, sewing, singing and reading.

I have a wealth of experience and love passing on my passion for music to others. I look forward to hearing from you!

Although currently only teaching adults, I have been running a busy teaching practice in Muswell Hill for over 30 years, teaching all ages and standards, and I ran the ABRSM exam centre from my house for around 10 years during that time. As a student, I studied Dance and Piano at Middlesex Polytechnic, then later on met Nelly Ben Or and studied intensively with her both privately and on her courses for many years, gaining a very deep understanding of how we can use the principles of the Alexander Technique at the piano.

During lockdown, when students were struggling to concentrate, I felt the most important thing was that people had a relief from the pandemic. We continued with pieces but focussed primarily on the enjoyment of playing and finding some solace. Some students enjoyed concentrating on details, but with others I concentrated on improvising and we found ourselves looking at the piano in almost a holistic sense, understanding how our life at the piano is a mere microcosm of our whole. This can have a strong impact on our approach whatever it is we do at the piano so my teaching continues to grow and develop into something very unique, while continuing to cover all the basics.

I still play myself; I can’t imagine not continuing with my own development, and am currently working on some two piano repertoire with a friend. I also play some jazz but am classically trained and teach from this perspective, making sure to include theory, harmony, technique, improvising, and everything else that makes the piano so wonderful!

Sonja started playing piano at the age of 5 and from a young age participated and won prizes in numerous local and international competitions. She performed as a soloist, as a part of various chamber music ensembles, and as a duo with her brother Stanko Madic, a violinist. 

She graduated with honours at Music Academy at University of Arts in Belgrade in 2004 where she gained her Masters degree a few years later.

After she graduated, she started her teaching career. Through the years she has enjoyed teaching children from age of 5 and up, keeping lessons fun and relaxed as well as preparing them for the exams, competitions and recitals.  Her students performed in many concerts and music festivals and many continued with music in their higher education.

She is dedicated and focused to bringing love for music and piano by adopting her approach and teaching to individual needs of every child. She enjoys helping them develop their own emotional creativity and imagination in comprehension of piano and music in general.

Anna has been privately teaching piano lessons in New Zealand for the past 2 years. Her students include young and adult beginners to sitting Grade 8 exams. She makes sure her young beginner students are learning and understanding musical concepts clearly, as well as having fun by using colour pencils and stickers. Students sitting exams have pre-planned lessons to make sure their goals are achieved in a timely manner.

Anna’s qualifications include ATCL in Music Performance (piano) and Grade 8 theory. Her notable achievements include achieving first in New Zealand for Advanced Certificate in 2014 (at age 18) and Grade 7 theory in 2013 (at age 17). From her history of classical performance, she knows exactly how to play a piece to communicate a music’s spirit. This is highly advantageous in exam settings as students will learn, in detail, how to express music and their own personal style to achieve a great mark.

Though Anna primarily focuses on reading music and theory in her lessons, she is open to accommodating to students that play by ear to pop songs, alternative songs etc. Playing pieces within her student’s interests gives them great enjoyment and an incentive to keep playing the piano; Anna enjoys seeing her students being excited and happy when playing a piece they like!

Hello, my name is Debbie! I am a pianist with Grade 8 distinction and a recent graduate of the University of Bristol with a BA in Music. I started playing the piano when I was six and studied with a focus on Western Classical music and the Suzuki Method under the tutelage of Raymond Clarke, Yukiko Osedo and Esther Reinders.

I encourage students to draw out the musical intentions of the composer or style that they are exploring whether it be classical, pop or worship and more by emphasising musical sensitivity and stylistic nuances. Having taught for two years and serving as a church pianist for ten years, I am confident in interacting with all ages and abilities with patience, understanding, encouragement and a strong sense of responsibility. For students who wish to progress in grades, I aim to equip them with skills that meet the ABRSM or Trinity examination requirements.

 Ultimately, I wish to stimulate my students’ love for the piano and music in general by building on their interests and challenging them to explore their musical capabilities.

Ileana has a Bachelor’s degree in Music and a Masters in Piano Performance from the University of Catania. She is an imaginative, focused, and patient tutor able to develop and tailor individual lessons according to the age, needs and goals of the students. She is experienced with all age groups and loves teaching every musical genre and repertoire from classical music to jazz, pop and electronic music. During lessons Ileana also likes to include aural training, music theory, harmony and history of music.

Hello 🙂 My name is Hanna and I am a piano teacher and pianist from South Korea. I have Bachelors of Music Degree in Classical Piano from University in South Korea and have been teaching piano for more than 7 years as I started teaching when I was a student. I aspire to approach individually to every student and trying to understand their personality first to get to know the style of lessons that will best for them.

I have a passion for classical music, jazz, k-pop and encouraging student to play one melody with different keys for their ear training. Also I have a lot of fun musical games that allow my students to learn new material quickly. So let’s have fun together 🙂

Dan is a well-rounded working musician and has Grade 8 piano and first class honours in Music Performance and Production. During his time at university accrued skills in a variety of areas including performance, composition and music production. Although he is originally classically trained, during this time he studied many different genres including jazz, pop and many other contemporary genres. This large knowledge base allows Dan great flexibility in his teaching and means he can help his students to focus on their interests and goals across a wide range of genres.

Dan has been teaching in two piano schools in London working with a wide range of ages and abilities starting from as young as 5 years old. He has taught group and individual lessons, working towards ABRSM graded exams with his students as well as teaching harmony and theory and musicianship.  His lessons are always personalised to what his students want to learn and he always tries to help his students achieve their goals in a fun and creative way. 

Dan also really enjoys playing in his two bands, first gigging and recording with a latin ensemble band, playing salsa and latin Jazz, and also a function band covering a wide range of musical genres.