Piano Teachers Giving Piano Lessons in England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales

Ellie Verkerk BMus(Hons) from the Royal College of Music



*I am also listed in the Entertainers and Accompanists section within the Hampshire / Farnborough sections*

Website - www.ellieverkerk.com

Graduate of the Royal College of Music (specialising in piano accompaniment)

Keys player in the West End (Backing vocalist / keys dep for Jersey Boys)

Associate tutor at the Guildford School of Acting

Ongoing work with various West End professionals for Cabarets in London

Musical Director, trumpet player (pop and folk) and recording artist

Lessons taught on a Bluthner mini Grand piano. Full size keyboard available, if the student is interested in learning how to create interesting sounds (sound design), change the sounds (aka 'patches') and how to programme a keyboard in preparation for life in a musical theatre pit (which is a LOT of fun!)

All styles taught, with a specialisim in classical, musical theatre, accompaniment skills. Career advice given, and work experience if the student is interested in joining me in a professional setting.

Theory and Aural also taught.

19 years teaching experience (all ages)

Outgoing, friendly, social and supportive.

Member of the Musicians Union and CRB checked.

QUOTES REGARDING MY PIANO PLAYING

"A terrific talent. Terrific energy. [You] have magic in your fingers"

"Full of flights of personal imagination. Beautiful sonorities"

"The Shostakovich [had a] delightful sense of wickedness. Very well communicated [with a] beautiful sound"

"Delicate and Debussylike. You are such a natural musician, every phrase is shaped and I love your lyrical singing tonal quality"