Information About Nicholas - Barking teacher -
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Nicholas offers a FREE first / introductory lesson!

Piano	Hourly Fee
Beginner	£30.00
Intermediate	£30.00
Advanced	£30.00
Casual	£30.00
Music Theory	Hourly Fee
Beginner	£30.00
Intermediate	£30.00
Advanced	£30.00
Casual	£30.00

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Personal Description:

Music has been a large part of my life for some time, and I would have it no other way.

I have been playing the beloved keyboarded instrument since 2001. I have performed in Birmingham Symphony Hall, in a number of pit bands for different musicals, I have won competitions for playing the piano, and I regularly play piano in my church, and also lead the worship team.

Tutoring Experience:

I have been teaching piano, and music theory, since 2012, and have thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

In 2018, I took on a piano teaching role in a piano studio, where I was teaching groups of students and I absolutely loved it. It helped me develop, even further, in my teaching ability.

In recent times, I have gone solo again, under my business name 'PianoForte UK'.

Due to Covid-19, I have learned to teach online, which originally had its challenges, but has now become a really useful way to learn and teach, and even has a number of benefits over traditional teaching (particularly for the piano).

Music is such an amazing gift, and to be able to give this gift to others is simply wonderful.

Tutoring Approach:

PIANO:
I teach piano to people from beginners level, up to grade 6 standard (grade or no grade). Casual lessons and/or exam preparation are your choice. ABRSM is the exam board I most commonly use, but am happy to go along with other boards too (Age 6+)

MUSIC THEORY:
I teach music theory up to grade 5 standard. Casual tutoring and/or exam preparation is your choice. ABRSM is also the exam board I most commonly use for music theory. (Age 8+, depending on the capability to focus)

The first lesson with me is free, and if you carry on having lessons with me after the trial, I will cover the cost of 'first tutors' contact fee.

Online lessons available and in person lessons available.
For online lessons, I have two cameras set up for better viewing angles for students, and good image and sound quality.

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Native Language: English (British)
Availability: Weekdays (all times)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)

Qualifications:

Trinity College London (2010) - Grade 7 Keyboard (YAMAHA) (Other) (✔ On File)
Queen Mary's College (2010) - Music BTEC National Diploma (College) (✔ On File)
ABRSM (2010) - Grade 8 Piano (Other) (✔ On File)
ABRSM (2008) - Grade 5 Theory (Other) (✔ On File)

Nicholas's Feedback

Total Amount Of Feedback:	8
Total Positive Feedback:	8 Av. 4.88/5.00

From Lucy (5/5): Nick is a great teacher, as a complete beginner I was nervous about approaching learning an instrument as an adult. However, Nick is calm and patient and makes the whole process enjoyable as well as instructive.

Reply from: Nicholas: Thanks so much Lucy, it has been a joy teaching you so far and I look forward to continuing on this journey of learning the piano with you

From Georgia (5/5): Mr. was extremely professional and friendly.
My child who is 3.5 years old and is not a child who adapts easily, made him feel at home and had immediacy and contagiousness which is very important.
Thank you very much that the first contact with the piano was smooth and constructive

Reply from: Nicholas: Thanks so much for the kind words Georgia, it was a pleasure working with your son, and I look forward to helping him step into the piano as we learn together.

From Holly (5/5): Both my children have really enjoyed their lessons. Nicholas is very well set up to deliver lessons virtually, with cameras at different angles. Excellent communicator and really efficient at replying to emails.

From Bob (5/5): I'm very happy with Nick as my piano teacher. I'm pleased to welcome him into my home once a week for my lessons. He brings useful modern 'tools' via his tablet to the lessons and I'm very comfortable with my rate of progress.

From William (5/5): We have been delighted with our choice of Nicholas to teach our 7 year old son. Nicholas is very professional and works very well with William. He uses his Ipad which William thinks is very 'cool'. William looks forward to his lesson each week.

From Marion (5/5): We had an excellent first meeting and I am really looking forward to the lessons we have already planned. A perfect tutor for me! Thanks for your arranging of this - works well.
Yours
Marion

From Anastasia (5/5): Our 7 y.o. daughter absolutely loves her piano lessons.She constantly talking about how nice her teacher is and keep asking when is he coming next. After 3 visits we could already see her progress and desire to learn more.We personally believe it must be teacher's influence.Nicolas showed himself as very reliable, honest and hard working young man.We would definitely recommend him to anyone who want to learn playing piano professionally as well as for fun only. Great work,excellent service!Anastasia.

From Angela (4/5): Nicholas has been teaching me once a week for a couple of months. He is a good teacher for beginners, very patient and gives constructive feedback. We are following a standard book and he is organised and has very useful suggestions on good technique.

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