Ian

Hello! My name is Ian and I am a piano teacher and musician from Scotland. I have been teaching piano for 10 years this year, and hold a Bachelors of Music Degree in Classical Piano from The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

Having trained at RCS, I of course have a passion for classical music, teaching students to read music, and developing a strong and proficient technique. I took the ABRSM Grades myself all the way to Grade 8 (which I passed with distinction at age 17) and have taken numerous students through their grades with a 100% pass rate, and many achieving high distinction passes! I value the ABRSM system, and I can confidently guide a student through that process with my experience and expertise. However I also love jazz music, pop music and learning and playing by ear. I know all too well the thrill of being able to learn your favourite pieces just for the enjoyment of it, and I have had many happy students who have followed this more casual approach to learning to play the piano with me as their teacher. I aspire to be an encouraging, supportive tutor with every individual. Everybody is different, and we can work together to achieve what is best for you!

Additionally I play Alto and Soprano Saxophones to a +Grade 8 standard, as well as working as an actor, having graduated from RADA in 2020 – so I bring an all-round creative approach to my teaching!