Information About Maria - Coombe (Croydon) teacher

Personal Description:

Hi! My name is Maria and I am a concert pianist and a piano teacher. I here to guide through piano music world. Whether you are just a completely beginner, or have a bit of knowledge in music, or you want to master your piano skills, I am very excited to help you to achieve your goals.
I was awarded a fellowship at the Royal Academy of Music, in London, and I was Young Artist at the National Opera Studio in London, UK.
Started studying piano professionally since the age of six installed a new habit of self-disciplined and commitment to work. I am here to share my knowledge and experience in piano playing I have gained in the last 24 years. My professional path as piano soloist performer, accompanist and pianist in chamber music ensembles embraces experience in practicing piano with vast piano repertoire of academic music of most outstanding composers.

Working in different Music Institutions as a teacher or accompanist inspired me enormous and helped me understand that teaching is my passion. One of my conclusions was that besides piano playing one must be prepared to become a student mentor, motivator and give them inspiration.

Tutoring Experience:

I am a professional pianist with Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Piano Performance.
15 years of piano teaching experience with students of different ages at music schools in Belgium and in the UK.
Students with Distinction and Merit marks at ABRSM exams.

Tutoring Approach:

During the lessons, I focus both on piano technique and artistic expressiveness. An individual teaching approach to every student. A possibility to choose piano pieces the students wish to study. Music pieces by various composers and different music genres. Preparation for ABRSM exams. Theory lessons are applied as well.