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

Simon Brett ARCO DipABRSM



Experienced keyboard teacher & player, teaching all standards from complete beginners to Diploma level, and in classical, jazz and popular styles, mainly in towns listed and outlying areas but also across UK. Preparation and assistance are also available for practical and theory examinations of the principal music examining boards as well as for festivals and competitions, or for simply playing for pleasure. Different paces of learning and teaching adopted to suit individual learners. Learners of all ages (accompanied by / in the presence of a responsible adult if under 18 years of age) welcome. Home visits are usually possible within reason.

Also substantial experience as soloist and accompanist across UK and abroad - on organ, piano and keyboards - playing for individuals and choral societies, as well as for instrumentalists, and in various styles and genres (classical, jazz, traditional folk & popular). Classical work centres around places of worship - formerly two cathedrals and numerous churches - and continues, including Dunblane (C of S) and Newcastle (St. Nicholas' Anglican / C of E) Cathedrals. Accompanist, Callington Singers (Cornwall), Goring Chamber Choir (Oxfordshire), Wiveliscombe Community Choir (Somerset). Jazz work centres on jazz piano especially with singers and other instrumentalists, improvisation and session work, traditional folk centres on barn dances / ceilidhs with other instrumentalists, occasional concerts and special events and session work.

Various diplomas with prizes from Royal College of Organists and Associated Board; full member, Incorporated Society of Musicians (ISM).