Piano Lessons with Val in Linslade

Music is for everyone!

20 Grove Rd, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1SF Directions

   Now closed Open today 16:30 - 19:00

Business overview

Piano Lessons, Theory, Vocal Coach and Exam Accompanist

50 years + of piano teaching!

Lesson fees:

All ages from Beginners to Grade 8

30 mins £20

45 mins £30

60 mins £40

Diploma tuition

60 mins £45

Teaching at home.

Qualified piano teacher and experienced accompanist.

Available for accompanying and coaching singers and instrumentalists for exams, concerts and ensembles.

I believe teaching should be about fun and encouragement.

Pupils can learn for personal pleasure, Graded exams and prepare for concerts.

Adult beginners welcome.

Flexible hours.

'Drop-in' sessions by appointment for those needing help to improve their piano technique or perhaps starting again after a long break!

Learning the Piano is for everyone and any age! DBS checked.

Born in Sale, Cheshire.

Piano Education -

UK - Chetham's School of Music/Fanny Waterman

UK - Royal College of Music /Kendall Taylor

Austria - Academy of Music in Vienna/Heinz Medjimorec.

Switzerland - Zurich Conservatoire

Vocal Accompaniment/ Irwin Gage

Jobs -

Austria - Class Accompanist /Coach for Strings and Voice at the Academy of Music in Vienna.

Germany - University of Osnabrück /Piano Professor

Austria - German Lied Accompanist/Coach at the Mozarteum in Salzburg.

France - Summer Chamber Music Academy in Nice /Class Accompanist.

Austria - Ossiach Summer Violin Master Class/Course Accompanist for Franz Samohyl.

Austria - Salzburg Mozarteum Summer Master Classes - Voice, Violin and Horn Course Accompanist.

UK -

14 years Piano Teacher at Egerton Rothesay School.

Amersham and Wycombe College/ Piano Coach for Sondheim's Musical 'Company'.

Choir Accompanist/ Beacon Community Choir.

Languages spoken: German, some French and Italian.

Prices

Music Tuition
£20 - 30 mins £40 - 60 min £20 - 45
Piano Accompaniment for exams and concerts

Products & Services

Music Theory Lessons

Piano Lessons

Reviews

Simply fantastic teacher

5
Our daughter has been with Val for about 5 years now and so we can attest to the dedication, thought, fun and overall technical skill that Val has given her. The lessons are well structured and always cover the range of skills a young pianist needs to develop, building the technique, strength and understanding to be able to play well. There is always detail behind the instruction, not just the notes of the pieces. We feel Val's help has really accelerated our daughters musical learning and she is developing into a real pianist with musical appreciation and not just a child going through the motions (and grades).

I have no hesitation in recommending Val to all, both adult and first time young musicians.
23 Sep 2019
Thank you, Ian! I much appreciate your very kind words and your generous support and also attending your daughter's lessons.
23 Sep 2019
Thank you, Ian! I much appreciate your very kind words and your generous support and also attending your daughter's lessons.
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Great piano leassons with Val as an adult learner

5
I joined Val as an adult learner, having played woodwind at school. She has been sympathetic and supportive during the transition, focusing on technique and posture, filling gaps in my musical theory knowledge as we have progressed. Lessons are an enjoyable exploration, covering everything from Bach to blues. Val is an excellent teacher, enabling me to reach about grade 5 standard in 5 years.
16 Sep 2019
Thank you for your kind and very supportive review, Janet.
16 Sep 2019
Thank you for your kind and very supportive review, Janet.
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Inspiring, enthusiastic and laughter-filled piano lessons

5
Been a while since Val taught piano to my son but it was such a positive experience, I know nothing will have changed. Val is a truly inspirational piano teacher who, with a massive dose of enthusiasm and humour, makes piano lessons great fun. Of course she's a brilliant pianist and teacher, but what sets her apart is her passion for the piano and for her pupils. My son's love of the piano, and his ability to lose himself in front of the keyboard for hours, has been nurtured by Val and will remain with him throughout his lifetime. A pleasure to recommend Val.
21 Sep 2019
Thank you Gill for your very kind words and continuing support!
21 Sep 2019
Thank you Gill for your very kind words and continuing support!
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Brilliant Teacher!

5
Val is a wonderful teacher-she has been teaching my son Piano and Singing for the last 5 years. He loves going to his lessons and has made excellent progress. Lessons are fun and of a very high standard. Val is everything you could hope for in a music teacher-I highly recommend her.
09 Sep 2019
Thanks Esther for your very kind words!
09 Sep 2019
Thanks Esther for your very kind words!
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Val is an outstanding teacher!

5
My son has been a pupil of Val’s for several years now for both theory and practical piano lessons. She is a very professional, experienced and patient teacher. She makes the lessons creatively fun and is very encouraging, enabling my son to progress quickly through his grades with outstanding results. She has given him the opportunity to play at many performances and is clearly a teacher who goes that extra mile for her pupils. I can’t recommend Val highly enough!
06 Sep 2019
Thanks Aimee for your very kind words!
06 Sep 2019
Thanks Aimee for your very kind words!
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