Information About Jonathan - Bristol teacher - (14 reviews)
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Instruments Taught
Piano |
Hourly Fee |
| Beginner | £40.00 |
| Intermediate | £40.00 |
| Advanced | £40.00 |
| Expert | £40.00 |
| Casual | £40.00 |
Guitar |
Hourly Fee |
| Beginner | £40.00 |
Keyboard |
Hourly Fee |
| Beginner | £40.00 |
| Intermediate | £40.00 |
| Advanced | £40.00 |
| Expert | £40.00 |
| Casual | £40.00 |
Music Theory |
Hourly Fee |
| Beginner | £40.00 |
| Intermediate | £40.00 |
| Advanced | £40.00 |
| Expert | £40.00 |
| Casual | £40.00 |
Composition |
Hourly Fee |
| Beginner | £40.00 |
| Intermediate | £40.00 |
| Advanced | £40.00 |
| Expert | £40.00 |
| Casual | £40.00 |
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Personal Description:
Hi! I'm Jonathan, a passionate and friendly professional musician with several years experience teaching piano, composing and performing.
Tutoring Experience:
I have been teaching the piano for ten years now, helping students with grades, aural skills and theory.
Tutoring Approach:
I adapt to individuals with ease, teaching in a relaxed, supportive and friendly way. Feel free to get in touch!
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Native Language: English (British)
Availability: Weekdays (evenings)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)
Availability: Weekdays (evenings)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)
Qualifications:
- City University London (2015) - MA Music (Masters) (✔ On File)
- University of Southampton (2013) - BA Music (Bachelors) (✔ On File)
- ABRSM (2009) - Grade 8 Piano (Other) (✔ On File)
- ABRSM (2006) - Grade 5 Theory of Music (Other) (✔ On File)
Jonathan's Feedback
| Total Amount Of Feedback: | 14 |
| Total Positive Feedback: |
JonathanFrom Loveday (5/5): Really enjoying our lessons with Jonathan. It was tough starting virtually through lockdown but he is encouraging and methodical and we're learning a lot. I'm very much looking forward to meeting him properly in due course.
From Anna (/5): Jonathan has been an excellent piano teacher. After coming back to learning piano as an adult, after a 20+ year gap, I wasn’t sure how I would progress. However, Jonathan has really helped me unpick where I was doing well and where I needed to start again! And has made me feel very comfortable and supported all the way along. I feel that I have progressed well and now feel so much more confident in playing and am really enjoying it. Jonathan is very professional, polite, punctual and friendly and I’d highly recommend him to anyone wanting to learn.
From Louise (/5): Jonathon is extremely knowledgeable and able to share his expertise with my daughter who is 12 and really just learning. He is patient but challenging and always allows my daughter to develop at her pace. Jonathon is a pleasure to be around and always works to be flexible with our lessons. I would highly recommend him as a piano teacher.
From Ashley (/5): Jonathan has tutored my wife and I in piano for about 18 months now. We’ve both found him to be extremely personable and polite. He always shows up on time and demonstrates the flexibility we need to fit in with our lifestyle.
We’ve both made solid progress in the past 18 months, held back only by our own inability to practice as much as we should. Jonathan has demonstrated great patience with both of us, and gently pushes us to improve without going overboard.
He tailors the lessons to suit each of us, keeping things more technical for my wife, and more basic practical for me.
We both recommend him for anybody looking for a reliable, friendly teacher who will tailor tuition to suit your tastes and needs.
We’ve both made solid progress in the past 18 months, held back only by our own inability to practice as much as we should. Jonathan has demonstrated great patience with both of us, and gently pushes us to improve without going overboard.
He tailors the lessons to suit each of us, keeping things more technical for my wife, and more basic practical for me.
We both recommend him for anybody looking for a reliable, friendly teacher who will tailor tuition to suit your tastes and needs.
From Bella (/5): Jonathan has been teaching my daughter for a few months now and she is enjoying her lessons.
From Eliane (/5): Jonathan is an excellent piano tutor. Very professional, punctual and trustworthy. He's been teaching my daughter since April this year and she's made great progress in every way. She loves her lessons and she is a big fan of him. I'd definitely recommend him.
From Yolanda (/5): Jonathan is an excellent tutor for my 5 years old daughter. She is looking forward for her piano lessons every week.
He is punctual and has dedication and passion for teaching music. He also shows a lot of patience with my daughter and keeps her engaged.
My daughter knew nothing when she started with Jonathan and only after 3 months, she is able to read and play some pieces in introductory books on her own.
We are very pleased with Jonathan and happy to recommend him.
He is punctual and has dedication and passion for teaching music. He also shows a lot of patience with my daughter and keeps her engaged.
My daughter knew nothing when she started with Jonathan and only after 3 months, she is able to read and play some pieces in introductory books on her own.
We are very pleased with Jonathan and happy to recommend him.
From Janet (/5): Great tutor, our daughter looks forward to the lessons and is progressing well with her piano.
From Lauretta (/5): Jonathan has taught piano to my 7 year old son for over a year. He is an excellent teacher, who is liked and respected by my son. I have no reservations about recommending Jonathan to others, and I have always found him professional, reliable and friendly.
From Yoko (/5): Jonathan has been the ideal teacher for our 7 year old son. In a short space of time, he has taken him from complete beginner to a level that is really pleasant to listen to. I like that my son looks forward to his lesson and is keen to practice.
From Edmund (/5):
From Isabelle (/5): Jonathan has been teaching piano to my son (7.5 years) since the beginning of the year and I can say that my son is really enjoying the piano lesson and has made good progress. Jonathan is finding many different exercises so my son can increase his practice of piano on many aspects.
From Cally (/5): Jonathan is absolutely great with our daughter. She is really enjoying the lessons and it's one of the only lessons she is actually disappointed about if it isn't happening for one reason or another. V pleased.
From Zafar (/5): Jonathan is simply an excellent tutor. He initially helped structure a learning plan for me, ensuring we will cover all the learning points needed to prepare me for my Grade 5 ABRSM piano exam. I now feel confident and motivated to follow this plan with Jonathan and obtain the Distinction I am aiming for!
During lessons, Jonathan is extremely proficient at teaching, guiding me through any difficulties with encouragement and patience.
Before taking lessons with Jonathan, I taught myself piano for a year, believing a tutor was unnecessary. However, I strongly urge any similar minded individuals to try a lesson with him. Beyond the excellent teaching of scales, fingering, pedaling etc. It is Jonathan's high level music knowledge that really has been invaluable. I have played him pieces I already "knew" (in terms of correct notes, fingering, pedaling etc.) and he was able to analyse my individual playing and discuss with me the intentions of the composer, how particular phrasing indicates this, how a piece should be played in the context of the time period/composer etc. and based off of that he has helped to raise the standard of my playing to a new level. That's not something I was getting from Youtube!
Most of all, however, the lessons are extremely enjoyable. It's always good fun - especially the time we devote to learning jazz improvisation at the end of each session. Nothing is more fun than jazzing it up!
During lessons, Jonathan is extremely proficient at teaching, guiding me through any difficulties with encouragement and patience.
Before taking lessons with Jonathan, I taught myself piano for a year, believing a tutor was unnecessary. However, I strongly urge any similar minded individuals to try a lesson with him. Beyond the excellent teaching of scales, fingering, pedaling etc. It is Jonathan's high level music knowledge that really has been invaluable. I have played him pieces I already "knew" (in terms of correct notes, fingering, pedaling etc.) and he was able to analyse my individual playing and discuss with me the intentions of the composer, how particular phrasing indicates this, how a piece should be played in the context of the time period/composer etc. and based off of that he has helped to raise the standard of my playing to a new level. That's not something I was getting from Youtube!
Most of all, however, the lessons are extremely enjoyable. It's always good fun - especially the time we devote to learning jazz improvisation at the end of each session. Nothing is more fun than jazzing it up!