Piano Teachers – Eastbourne East Sussex
Sam Banks
Piano and Flute
B. Mus. (first class honours) – Conservatoire of Music, University of Chichester DIP.ABRSM, ARSM
Contact form: EastbourneMusicTutor.co.uk/#form
Website: EastbourneMusicTutor.co.uk
Phone: 01323 360012
Are you or your children just starting out on your musical journey? I specialise in providing tuition to those just starting out whether it be on piano or flute. I have many years of experience in music making and am very keen to share my enthusiasm with others. My aim is to give pupils every opportunity to enjoy their lessons whilst providing a solid foundation – both musical and technical. Students benefit from a range of musical resources that I tailor to each individual student – ensuring that effective learning is at a pace suitable for you. I have an abundance of patience. Children in particular benefit from my many years’ experience as a Teaching Assistant in infant and junior schools and I hold an enhanced DBS certificate. I am very fortunate to have been encouraged to participate in music from an early age – my father was director of music at a specialist Music College and my mother is a piano teacher in two leading independent schools. Lessons take place in my music teaching studio in central Eastbourne.
If you like what you’ve just read, then please do not hesitate to contact us – we are happy to provide further information. 30 minute lesson – £14.00
Sam Banks B Mus, Dip.ABRSM, ARSM
David Patrick
Email: davidp.music.464@gmail.com
Mobile: 07460 801 514
ISM member
Teacher of Music Specialising in Piano, Music Theory and Composition and also offering guitar, recorder, trumpet for beginners
I have been a Head of Music and taught music in schools in South Africa and England for the past 30 years. I am experienced in teaching all age groups and abilities, with notable successes in graded exams and preparation for successful senior school scholarship applications. Pupils of mine have also gone on to form bands which have recorded with prominent recording studios. I also have been privileged to experience working with neurodiverse pupils, and find this work to be very rewarding. My approach to teaching is to create a space for pupils to feel encouraged to develop their musicality in which ever area of music best expresses themselves. Skills learnt become tools for more proficient expression through the pure joy of making music – with confidence and ease.
Learning a musical instrument is an investment for life. Apart from providing skills for a rewarding hobby and for lifelong entertaining of friends and loved ones, it can also lead to an enriching career path with many different possibilities in one of the biggest industries in global economics.
Whatever your age or ability, or that of your children or loved ones, invest in a future filled with the joy of music making!
Louise Carter
Piano Teacher
Email: louisecarter10@gmail.com
I am a professional pianist who works on board cruise ships and in luxury hotels in an acoustic duo. I am based in Seaford when I am home and I am offering piano/keyboard or music theory lessons in between my contracts. This is ideal for taster sessions, help with music school work, guidance and extra support for practical or theoretical exams or causal lessons for any ability or age. Willing to travel around local areas.
I charge £30 for hour lessons and £15 for half hour lessons
Email: louisecarter10@gmail.com
Julia Randall
Piano, Violin, Viola and Theory
BMus – University of Music, Vienna
MA – London Metropolitan University
Mobile: 07904316033
Email: juliarandall@protonmail.com
Since starting to teach in the UK, I have helped over 40 students attain music scholarships and my students consistently achieve excellent results in their music exams – both with ABRSM and Trinity – all the way through to diploma level as well and music competitions, music festivals and music university preparation. I also offer online music theory classes on Zoom or in person.
I was inspired to start sharing my experience and understanding of music by my mother (also a violin, viola and piano teacher!). She always made them laugh and enjoy music while still imparting valuable knowledge with everything she said. She also took the time to organise recitals for them which I feel is very important as well and regularly organise concerts for my students to perform in.
I was born in Canada and first started playing violin at age five as part of a musical family. Both my father and grandfather come from strong Hungarian traditions of violin playing going back to Jenö Hubay. At the age of just sixteen, I was accepted into the professional performance diploma programme at the renowned Music University of Vienna, where I received training with Prof. Jan Pospichal (concertmaster of the Vienna Symphony) and graduated with first class honours in 2007.
Extensive solo and orchestra performances throughout Germany, Austria, Italy, China, Japan, Canada and many other countries, as well as solo electric violin tours, have provided me with a wealth of experience as a versatile soloist and chamber musician. Having also studied with György Pauk (Royal Academy of Music), Gyula Stuller (Haute Ecole de Musique, Lausanne) and Marina Sorokova has given me a broad technical and musical background.
In 2012, I also completed a MA in Music Industry Management in London to complement my previous music studies, having discovered a strong interest in the managerial aspect of music. However, throughout my studies and performances I have always loved teaching and now teach at the North London Conservatoire, where I also enjoy my role of organising over 200 concerts per year for students. I also teach in schools throughout London and the South East, having lived in Sutton, Haywards Heath, and now Eastbourne over the past 10 years. I continue to enjoy performing both with my acoustic and electric violin in concerts, and always try to find some time for designing and sewing clothes, reading and cooking.
Rexleigh Bunyard
07724653202 – rexleighsrhythms@gmail.com
I teach piano and theory to adults, in person or online, intermediate or advanced level students. My fees are £35 per hour.
Violin and viola : pupils of all ages and levels up to grade 7. Separately , or can accommodate small groups (4-6 pupils). Fees £35/hour for singles, groups to be negotiated depending on number of pupils.
Also available to coach string ensembles of any size and level.
Becca Phillips
Cadenza Tuition Piano Lessons
07481276470 – info@cadenzatuition.co.uk
At Cadenza Tuition we do things a little differently to traditional piano lessons. Why? Because I became dissatisfied by how things were. Students were progressing slowly and were asking the same questions week in week out. They felt anxious at the piano and gave up easily. Not only this, but parents felt like they were nagging them constantly about practising. With 3 children of my own, I got it! I dreamt of creating a way I could actually relieve parents of this pressure, and still allow kids to progress. Impossible right? No. And our studio is the proof.
Becca has a first class BA (Hons) Music and a PGCE in Music (11-18) and has had experience teaching 1-1, group and classroom music since 2010. She is DBS checked and is a member of the ISM.
Lessons take place in our home studio in Hunloke Avenue, Eastbourne.
Visit www.cadenzatuition.co.uk for reviews, pricing and more information or email us at info@cadenzatuition.co.uk or call 07481276470 to book a free trial lesson.
Valeria Cassidy
Classical Piano lessons
07833 891236 – valeriacassidy@icloud.com
Tuition for those just starting out on their musical journey, or the improvers looking to hone their skills.
Music brings joy, teaches discipline, creative thinking, the value of hard work in achieving a goal. First session is free. Fully insured and DBS checked.
Valeria Cassidy BMus(Hons)
Len Dolphin
01323520059 Mobile: 07773967773 Email: lenjdolphin@gmail.com
My name is Len Dolphin and I am an experienced and qualified teacher of Music and Piano, having a LGSM diploma in piano teaching and a Cert.Ed. of the University of London qualificaton for secondary music teaching in schools. I have 27 years experience as a Head of Music in the state sector, and since then over 20 years experience teaching piano in my home studio.
I teach piano to all ages and abilities from beginner to diploma, theory up to Grade 8, aural to all levels and accompany students taking their exams.
My aim is to inspire a love of music in my students through the piano and to develop their skills in order to achieve this, I therefore encourage most of my students where appropriate to take ABRSM exams, which are held in my home studio twice a year. I also am happy to offer a more open ended approach.
I am CRB checked with an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate and am a member of the ISM (holding FISM status)
For more information please contact me to arrange to come for an informal visit to meet me. 07773967773
Eastbourne Piano Teacher
Catherine Cowan
Please email: mail@catherinecowan.co.uk – Website: thepianopracticeeastbourne.co.uk
I am a highly qualified and experienced teacher of piano, singing and music theory with a first class honours degree from the Birmingham Conservatoire and an instrumental teaching diploma. I have successfully taught piano and singing in all styles from classical to pop for 20 years. In addition to my private practice I have also taught at the Leeds College of Music for some years.
All ages and abilities are welcome, from beginners to advanced. My tuition is tailored to each individual’s goals and I am happy to teach those learning ‘just for fun’ as well as those who wish to perform and take exams. I have an excellent exam success rate with ABRSM, Trinity and Rock School.
Alongside teaching I perform frequently both as a singer and pianist. I work as an accompanist and also a songwriter. My work has been played on BBC 2, various radio stations and in theatres around the UK including Theatre Royal, York and Komedia, Brighton.
Please email mail@catherinecowan.co.uk for all enquiries.
“Catherine is a joy to work with, thorough and excellent at personalising the lesson. She is that rarest of teachers, inspirational.” Charles, piano student.
“The lesson is full of purposeful, focussed activity. My daughter leaves every lesson inspired.” Mrs Lown, mother of piano student.
Mrs Maryna Marsh B.A.(Hons), QTS in Music.
07702 877017 marina_musical@yahoo.co.uk
I have been teaching piano both practical and music theory for forty years. I prepare my students for ABRSM Graded and Diploma exams with 100% pass rate including merits and distinctions. Each student has a structured learning plan in preparation for their exams.
I also teach older students who want to learn to play piano as a hobby.
I teach my students in my house or in their own homes if preferred.
Since 2020 I have been teaching many students online.
You can read my reviews below:
“Maryna began teaching my eldest daughter since she was 6 years old which was 4 years ago, and she recently took both her grade 3 theory and practical. She a wonderfully upbeat generous lady who has become like a member of the family. She is patient, encouraging and really knows how to keep the momentum going whatever humour your child is in.”
“My daughter loves having her as her piano teacher and my younger child begged Maryna to teach her from the age of 2. Maryna is honest, trustworthy and kind and always looks to encourage my children and find something good and praiseworthy in each lesson. One in a million.“
“A fantastic teacher. Maryna is an inspirational teacher who really cares about the students she teaches. My son especially has responded amazingly well to her teaching and has made fantastic progress in the piano.“
Fee (40 minutes): £20.00
Fee (60 minutes): £35.00
Cherry Radford GTCL PhD
Piano Teacher
01323 641152 / 07798 692870 / cherry@radfor.plus.com / www.eastbournepianoteacher.com
I’m a qualified, experienced piano teacher who loves teaching all ages and stages. Although many of my pupils like to take ABRSM or Trinity College exams, others make equally rewarding progress playing their favourite types of music. I also teach Theory of Music in preparation for the ABRSM Grade V exam.
If you live in the Eastbourne area, I am happy to teach you. Please see my website www.eastbournepianoteacher.com for details about making appointments, or send me an email to cherry@radfor.plus.com. I am CRB checked. If you’d like to talk please do give me a call on 01323 641152 or 07798 692870.
“Cherry is an exceptional teacher who adapts her teaching style to the needs of her students. My children have progressed very well under Cherry’s tuition. Most importantly, they have enjoyed learning, and always leave each lesson highly enthused!” Kathryn Anderson.
“I started to learn piano in my 50s as an absolute beginner and I couldn’t have done it without Cherry. She has been endlessly patient and encouraging and always giving a bit extra. It’s so nice to have a teacher who obviously enjoys what she does.” Edwina Rowling.
Rachel Emily
Piano Teacher
www.PianoLessonsBrighton.com / 07940 487 519 / rachael@pianolessonsbrighton.com
Ever wanted to learn to play the piano? Whatever your age, experience or goal, I can teach you!
I’m a fully qualified secondary music teacher, who has tutored piano part-time for over fourteen years. My students have ranged from 4 years old to 80+ years old, and complete beginners are always welcome! Everyone has a different learning style, and I’ll aim to find that with you so that you learn as quickly as possible.
I’m a flexible teacher, and work at your pace. Some of my students want to learn pop, classical, or blues. Some want to take grade exams, others just want to play for fun – it’s up to you!
“I really look forward to my lessons and feel I have made incredible progress!”
Jill, student.
Elena Cornes
Elena Cornes Children’s Piano School
elenacornes26@gmail.com / www.eastbournepianolessons.com / Telephone 01323 768755
Elena’s Children’s Piano School.
Eastbourne, Hailsham, Pevensey, Polegate area.
Home visits available or come to Pevensey.
My name is Elena. I absolutely love teaching children and developing their potential.
I qualified in Russia as a piano and music theory teacher and as a choir conductor.
I have been playing the piano for more than 35 years and teaching for 20 years.
Please read my references at www.eastbournepianolessons.com
Rod Pooley
Keyboards, Piano and Hammond Organ
http://www.rodpooley.com/ / 07799 800 656 / email: rod@rodpooley.com
Rod Pooley is an accomplished professional keyboard and piano player, concert artist, composer, music production exponent and demonstrator who has an extensive memorised repertoire playing a variety of musical styles including Hammond jazz, funk, classical popular and specialist strict tempo dance music, suitable for hotels, restaurants, bars, weddings, civil ceremonies and corporate dinners, functions and parties of all kinds.
In addition he is a sought after demonstrator and performer at organ and keyboard clubs throughout the country. His CDs ‘Impromptu’ and ‘Night and Day’ have been reviewed to great acclaim and have been featured on the BBC2 Radio programme ‘The Organist Entertains’. As well as CDs Rod produces backing tracks in any key and at any tempo to order for Vocalists and Instrumentalists. Give Rod a call to discuss your needs.
Rod has appeared with many big names in the entertainment world, including Joe Loss and his Orchestra, Ken Mackintosh and his Band, Mike Reid and Jimmy Tarbuck. You can call Rod now for a no-obligation discussion on 07799 800 656 or email rod@rodpooley.com.
Darren Humphries
Email / 07906 481480
Piano teacher. £15 for half hour, will submit to Associated Borad exams. I have my elctric piano at home but I insist that the students have access to a piano too other wise there is no point. Lessons would be on a saturday.
Roy Hilton
Pianist Arranger Composer
01323 501297
“a really great jazz piano player”
