Piano coaching for all levels

Playing piano is a skill
anyone can master.

One-to-one sessions built around how you learn. Come to my studio, or I'll bring the teaching to you.

200+
Students taught
12
Years experience
4.9★
Average rating
98%
Students who stay past month one
The process

From your very first note to performing with confidence.

Every student gets a personalised roadmap. I listen first, then build a plan that matches your pace, your goals, and your schedule — no cookie-cutter curriculums.

1

Free 20-minute discovery call

We talk through your goals, your current level, and what kind of music gets you excited. No pressure, just clarity.

2

Your first session

Hands on the keys from minute one. I'll assess where you are, set a realistic timeline, and make sure you leave with something you can actually play.

3

Ongoing sessions, your pace

Weekly or fortnightly lessons, at my studio or yours. I adapt as you progress, always pushing you just enough.

4

Perform when you're ready

Students who want it get a performance goal — a recital, a recording, or just playing for friends. It changes everything.

Lesson types

A track built for where you are right now.

Beginner

Starting from scratch

No experience needed. We start with posture, basic technique, and your first real piece — often in the first session.

⏱ 45 min 📍 Studio or home
Advanced

Refinement & performance

Serious players ready to compete, record, or simply reach a higher standard. Demanding, specific, transformative.

⏱ 75 min 📍 Studio or home
Where we work

You decide where the lesson happens.

Both options work beautifully — I've designed the experience around either setting, so there's no compromise on quality.

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Visit my studio

A dedicated, acoustically treated space with a Yamaha grand piano. Located in central London, easy to reach by tube.

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I come to you

If you have a piano or keyboard at home, I'll travel to you. Available within 12 miles of central London. No travel surcharge under 5 miles.

Yamaha C3X Grand

Studio instrument, professionally tuned

Student reviews

What happens after the first lesson.

Mostly: people surprise themselves.

★★★★★

"I tried two other teachers before James. The difference is he actually listens. Within six weeks I was playing a piece I thought was years away."

SR

Sarah R.

Adult beginner · Studio sessions
★★★★★

"He comes to our house and my son genuinely looks forward to Tuesdays now. That alone is worth everything. The progress is just the bonus."

MT

Marcus T.

Parent · Home visits
★★★★★

"I'd plateaued for two years. James identified the root cause in the first 20 minutes and we've been fixing it ever since. Genuinely changed how I play."

LP

Laura P.

Intermediate · Studio sessions
Ready when you are

Your first lesson starts with one message.

Book a free 20-minute call to talk through what you're looking for. No commitment, no sales pitch.