Helen

Hello! I'm a fully qualified ex high school music teacher who is now a full time professional musician. I teach piano, and singing, and also have excellent GCSE music pass rates.
I normally teach from home, but can come to you. Here are some of my reviews from current students:

Mel:
"Helen is an excellent teacher, we have been very impressed with how our daughter has improved not only in her playing but in her confidence. We have chosen not to do exams but to play music she enjoys to play but keeping it a mixture o f classical, jazz/blues, and pop. In the words of my daughter, Helen is kind, pushes you out of your comfort zone, and explains things clearly."

Mandy:
"I started learning to play the piano as an adult and Helen has been a brilliant teacher. She's changed my attitude from 'That's too hard to play, I can't do that' to 'Of course I can do it, we'll work it out'.
She's very friendly and approachable and always has a solution when I'm struggling with part of a piece. I would recommend her to anyone wanting to learn to play"

Amy:
'‘Helen has all of the key elements for a great teacher. Her patience will support you but her encouragement will push you to achieve your potential. Helen’s sheer enthusiasm and dedication to teaching has inspired me to achieve goals I never would have reached for. Her personable, bright character along with her passion for music will make learning an enjoyable experience. '

Tutoring Experience

I was a high school teacher for 6 years, and had 100%A*-C pass rate for over 120 students. I have tutored pupils through the composition, performance and music theory paper. I can adapt my teaching to suit all learning styles.

I have experience in teaching young children and adults of all abilities.

Tutoring Approach

I have a relaxed approach to tutoring as I believe that this creates a better learning environment. I use a range of resources, and also have the facilities to record at home if a student needs a performance for an exam.