Mobile teaching across Lewes and Swansea / Gower — ages five to eighty-five.
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We all have different learning styles, are attracted to different music and have individual approaches to assimilating the information and skills involved in playing the piano. I will come alongside you as you begin your journey, whether you are 5 or 85.
I am a mobile piano teacher and can teach you at your house or mine in Lewes. Regular lessons can be set up weekly or alternate weeks. You will need time to practice and a piano/keyboard at home.
I vary the activities when learning for younger learners. Some like stickers and do well with a practice chart. I ensure learners have a piece they like on-the-go as well as learning sometimes substantial, sometimes bite-size pieces of new material. Learners that play slowly build up muscle memory and have more satisfaction than whizzers. I hold piano concerts for my pupils.
I have sung and played piano since I can remember. I tinkered around and found the music inside me as well as doing Grades 1–8 as I grew up. I specialised in teaching all aspects of music within primary education and have taught for over 30 years. I trained as a music therapist 5 years ago and have taught a range of pupils, including those with Neurodiversity in the last few years.
Playing the piano is one of the few activities that engages both cerebral hemispheres simultaneously. This full-brain activation creates systemic psychological and motor cognitive benefits.
Using both hands independently exercises the bridge connecting left and right brain regions, improving motor coordination and executive function.
The structured rhythmic patterns of piano play are particularly helpful for ADHD and autistic learners, building a calming anchor for focus.
Expressive play engages emotional, physical, and sensory pathways, acting as a soothing somatic tool to bypass linguistic trauma blocks.
The practice builds manual dexterity, muscle memory, and strengthens nerve pathways between fingers and the motor cortex.
There is no single "correct" speed of learning. Real progress comes from deep listening, slow integration, and enjoying the touch of the keys.
We use visual practice charts, custom stickers, and gamified music theory to keep lessons engaging. Learning to read music is blended with physical rhythm play and improvisation.
We select pieces that resonate with your taste, whether classical, contemporary, folk, or popular songs. The emphasis is on building self-discipline, expression, and standard technique.
We focus heavily on playing slowly. "Whizzing" through notes creates shallow muscle memory. Building a piece slow-by-slow ensures long-term musical security and creative confidence.
Lessons are mobile and travel directly to your home. Here is what is needed to get started.
Ensure you have a piano or weighted keyboard at home for regular practice between sessions.
Book a trial session where we check hand positions, review prior experience, and select initial books.
Establish a regular weekly or alternate-week lesson slot. Parents are welcome to sit in on early lessons.