Hello!

I am Patrick. I am a piano teacher, pianist and music composer.

I provide one-to-one piano tuition for adults and for children from age 7 and up. As an experienced piano teacher I have had the honour and pleasure to start many students on their piano journeys and assisted many along their way.
Lessons take place in my piano studio near Lyme Regis, Seaton and Axminster in East Devon. The studio has both a grand piano and an upright piano. If you would like to book a lesson for yourself or a family member please feel free to contact me using the site contact form or scroll down and book an introductory call using the calendar below. This will let you schedule a call with me after which you can book a lesson.

About Patrick:
My experience as a pianist, composer and tutor include work as a lecturer teaching BA (Hons) degree level music, Foundation Degree, RSL (Rock School Learning) and BTEC music courses including advanced instrumental studies, composing to picture, song-writing and music production technology at specialist music education provider, The Academy of Music and Sound and instrumental tuition as an associate lecturer at Southampton Solent University.
My qualifications and educational history include a Master of Arts in Music (Performance) from University of Chichester, BA (Hons) Film Studies at Solent University, Continued Professional Development for Instrumental and Vocal Teachers at Music Conservatoires and University Music Departments, run jointly by the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and the Institute of Education in London. I hold a BTEC Level 3 Award in Education and Training from Pearson. I hold a current Enhanced Disclosure Certificate from DBS. Documents can be viewed in person on request.

Fees:
How much do you charge?
My current fee is £40 per hour pro rata. Half hour lessons are £20 and 45 minute lessons are £30. You can start by booking a one hour taster session for £35. Block bookings of 4 lessons paid in advance include a 5% discount.


Lessons:
What do you teach?
The primary aim is for students to enjoy learning and to develop their musical skills and knowledge to become confident independent learners. Playing with relaxed, balanced technique, avoiding injury, learning to read music notation and chord symbols, learning about harmony, rhythm and developing listening skills are fundamental. Although primarily trained as a classical musician, I’m experienced as a studio session musician and have played in bands playing folk, rock, ska, funk and country styles. I embrace jazz and contemporary popular music as well as composition and improvisation. Past students have achieved accolades such as distinction at Grade 8 exams, however I don’t insist on following exam board grading systems unless students wish to do so, my own path was with private tutors and university study.