Information About Imy - Cheadle teacher -

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Personal Description:

Hello! I am an enthusiastic, dedicated, and experienced piano teacher/professional pianist based in Didsbury, Manchester. I have both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees from the Royal Northern College of Music studying under Prof. Dina Parakhina. Previously I studied at the specialist music school Chetham’s School of Music in Manchester and abroad in Italy.

I teach all ages and abilities. I am happy to take on absolute beginners at whatever age! I am also able to prepare students for graded examinations and music theory where required. (I have plenty of experience dealing with ABRSM and Trinity exam boards, but I am also open to working with other exam boards too.) Patience, commitment and a real passion for music are qualities I look for in a piano teacher and I strive to be that piano teacher for my students.

Tutoring Experience:

I have had extensive teaching experience in a variety of settings. Whilst a student at the RNCM, I undertook the pedagogy module and gained my first experience as a teacher in a primary school. During this time, I also grew a successful private teaching practice of over 20 students.

Most recently I finished an intense and exciting role as a full-time piano teacher at King Edward's School in Bath, but due to personal and familial circumstances decided to return to Manchester and restart my private teaching practice.

Tutoring Approach:

My approach to teaching is one that is open-minded and varied. I think it is crucial for those learning the piano to have a well-rounded knowledge of music and its many components. Not only does help it the student to have a fuller and more satisfying understanding of what they are playing, but it makes learning piano music so much easier! Hence why in my lessons I incorporate music theory, the cultural and artistic context of music, as well as solid foundations in piano technique. I also encourage regular performances to help my students overcome stage fright and build their confidence as a performer.

From having so many teachers (6 in total!), I can draw on my experience with different piano teaching methods to my student’s advantage. As a teacher, it is important to be able to see the way each student learns and what methods best suit their learning. This allows the student to progress quickly and without wasting any time. By having such an approach I hope to teach my students how to learn according to their strengths, and in the end, to be able to solve problems independently.

I always encourage my students to try their best and to have a positive and curious attitude towards learning. My aim is that each student to comes away from the lesson feeling inspired, motivated and supported.