Music Lessons
Piano, Violin, Viola & Theory for Adults
It's marvellous to see so many adults learning music for the first time, or taking up a new instrument. Whether it be to challenge themselves during retirement or to gain a new skill away from work. Join with fellow adult learners as you navigate the enjoyable journey of becoming a musician.
45 minute or 1 hour lessons are held in a relaxed environment during daytime hours (Mondays - Thursdays) at my home in Lichfield with the use of a beautiful Yamaha piano. 45 minute or 1 hour lessons are also available online from the comfort of your own home.
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Visit the adult FAQs or view the gallery
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Consultation / À la carte lessons and gift vouchers are also available
Methodology
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You can expect the following from your lessons:
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Scales and arpeggios to learn geography of instrument
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Theory of music - key signatures, note values etc.
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Explorations of different musical styles
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Aural awareness and sight-reading
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Discussions of musical history
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Performance development
Piano
Violin & Viola
It's worth being aware of the difference between piano lessons and keyboard lessons.
At home, you will need:
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a metronome (free apps are available for mobiles)
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easy access to a piano (minimum of 85 keys)
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a digital piano (minimum of 85 keys)
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Whatever style you are ultimately wanting to learn, a knowledge of scales, taught during lessons, will give you the best start.
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There are a variety of method books for beginner adults depending on your learning style; these can be discussed in your first lessons, although you will find suggestions here. Click here for a good review of 2020's method books.
Discover the difference between a violin and a viola here.
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You will need:
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a violin/viola, bow and case
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a shoulder rest (Wolf Forte-Secondo is good)
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rosin
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a soft duster to wipe down the instrument
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At home you will also need:
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a music stand
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a metronome (free apps are available for mobiles)
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Whatever style you are ultimately wanting to learn, a knowledge of scales and proper technique, taught during lessons and practised at home, will give you the best start. Book suggestions can be found here.
Theory Lessons​
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Theory is incorporated into regular music lessons, however if you are seeking theory lessons specifically, I offer these too. Prices are the same as regular weekly instrumental lessons. Visit the Useful Books section to see recommended books.
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Some of my adult students filming for The Proms 2016
Performing​
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I occasionally organise small concerts. These range from Christmas and summer recitals to informal adult-only musical soirées. These are great fun and have given students the opportunity to inspire and be inspired by others in our musical clan.
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The summer of 2016 saw most of my adult violin students take part in The Last Night of The Proms for the BBC ... we featured at least 3 times on TV. And many of the adults were pre-grade 1!
