Piano Tuition

After spending months learning from Michael I can confidently say that he is a perfect choice for both beginner and experienced pianists alike. Being someone that had learnt to a high grade when I was younger, Michael was able to tailor his approach to bring out the best in the underlying knowledge I had whilst also reteaching me the basics. He has communicated with me to teach both the fundamental elements of playing piano whilst also allowing me to play a choice of my own pieces (having helped select them to suit my skill level) so that I could get exactly what I wanted from the lessons.

I thoroughly enjoy learning from Michael. From my personal experience, he is very personable and takes the time to understand the needs and wants of his learners - not pushing them in any particular direction but guiding them to have the best experience.

The key difference from my previous learning is that Michael doesn’t just teach the technical side of playing, but also the musical side.

I can't recommend Mike enough! His friendly and professional demeanour puts me instantly at ease. Some of the things I value most about Mike are: 1) That he takes time out of the lesson to prepare for lessons and consider pieces that might help develop a specific skill to share with me, 2) his vast knowledge, whatever I bring to look at he knows so much about the background/history of the piece and can share useful insights to help me contextualise and better interpret the music, and 3) his attention to detail with recognising what I'm doing and what to focus on. I studied music at university and Mike's knowledge and way of communicating all that he knows is extremely high quality.

The teaching studio is comfortable, tidy and cosy. Fantastic value for money to receive an hour of such high-quality tuition, I leave each lesson feeling motivated and energised with a concrete idea of what to work on for the following fortnight to best improve my playing. Thanks Mike!

Grace began lessons with Mike at the age of 7. From the off, Mike always knew how to get the best out of Grace and his tutoring was second to none.
He guided her through every aspect of piano and music theory, with absolute attention to detail and delivered such outstanding knowledge in a kind, approachable manner.
Fast forward 11 years. Grace is now 18 years old. She has completed 7 practical piano exams and 5 theory exams, achieving merit or distinction in every exam
She has successfully completed 3 A levels (2 of which where music and music technology) and has secured a place at Huddersfield University to do a music degree.
Without Mike, none of this would have been possible. and even during a global pandemic where tuition was almost impossible, he adapted and found a knew way to tutor Grace via on line lessons.
We will always be grateful to Mike and thank him for the best tuition possible.

I have been having piano lessons with Mike for some time now and am delighted, week on week, to be getting better at playing and more confident. Before starting lessons with Mike, I had been thinking for a while about taking up piano again, having played to about Grade 5 standard as a child. I thoroughly enjoy coming along to piano lessons and only wish I had taken it back up sooner!
Mike is patient, jolly and encouraging. He is very knowledgeable and this helps me to understand a piece of music in more detail and become a better all-round musician. Mike poses the right level of challenge in each lesson, giving me plenty to get stuck into, while also understanding that sometimes work and life can be busy. Mike is an excellent teacher and a kind, supportive person. If you are considering learning piano, whether as a beginner or a returner, I can highly recommend Mike.

Many years after making a decision as a child to discontinue my keyboard lessons, I decided to take upon a meaningful challenge in my life again. This time, pursuing until the end. I have always displayed a passion for music, so learning to play the piano is the perfect instrument. The piano produces such beautiful sounds and it is a skill envied by many.

I was looking for a music teacher whom would display a great passion for the instrument with a high level of expertise and Mike fits the bill perfectly. From all the lessons I have had, I have acquired a greater knowledge and comprehension toward theory, composition and practical. Mike comes highly recommended. Consistently polite, friendly and honest. Mike explains clearly the improvements to the smallest of details in a supportive manner. I am truly excited for each lesson and look forward to see what the future brings