Always wanted to play piano? Now might be your time.
Friendly, one-to-one online piano lessons for adults who are completely new to piano — no previous musical experience needed.
Learn to read, write, compose and play music from your very first lesson, while building real musical skills at a comfortable pace.
You don't need to be “musical,” have natural talent or spend hours practicing. All you need is a willingness to learn and a little regular time at the piano.
This is about learning something new, making music and having fun — not being perfect.
Never played a note? Perfect.
You don't need to know how to read music, understand rhythm or even know which key is Middle C. We'll start right at the beginning and build your skills one step at a time.
From your very first lessons, you'll begin learning how music works — reading notes and rhythms, playing at the piano, writing music and even creating some of your own.
There's no rush and no particular level you have to reach.
The goal is simply to keep learning, keep playing and enjoy getting better at something you once couldn't do.
Learning piano gives you a chance to step away from the rest of the day and focus on something completely different.
For a little while, there are no emails to answer, jobs to finish or people who need something from you. There’s just you, the piano and the satisfaction of figuring out something new.
Playing music can be relaxing, absorbing and wonderfully challenging. You'll be using your eyes, ears, hands and brain together — while developing a skill you can continue enjoying for years to come.
And sometimes, sitting down at the piano and playing is simply a very good way to change the mood of your day.
You won't just learn how to play a few songs. From the beginning, we'll explore how music works so that you're developing skills you can use at the piano for years to come.
You'll learn to:
Read music and understand rhythm
Find your way comfortably around the keyboard
Develop coordination and good playing technique
Understand the building blocks of music
Write and compose some music of your own
Play music you enjoy
Everything is introduced gradually and reinforced as we go. You don't have to master one thing before you're allowed to enjoy the next.
And lessons aren't one-size-fits-all. We'll work at your pace, follow your interests and build from where you are.
Lessons are live and one-to-one, so you'll have my full attention throughout your lesson — just as you would if we were sitting together at the piano.
You'll learn from your own home, using your own piano or keyboard. We'll see and hear each other by video, and I'll guide you through new music and concepts, listen to you play and help you work through anything that feels tricky.
Weekly lessons are recommended because having a regular time reserved for piano helps create consistency, accountability and steady progress.
Between lessons, you don't need to spend hours practicing. A short, regular session at the piano can make a wonderful difference.
A little bit often goes a long way.
I've been teaching piano since 2012, and I especially enjoy helping beginners discover that learning music doesn't have to be intimidating or stressful.
My teaching style is patient, positive and encouraging. We'll work at your pace, and mistakes are simply part of figuring things out — there's no expectation that you arrive at your lesson having practiced everything perfectly.
What I do ask is that you show up, spend a little time at the piano between lessons and be willing to learn.
You bring the curiosity. I'll help you with the rest.
“Am I too old to start?”
Absolutely not. There's no expiration date on learning something new. We'll start at the beginning and work at a pace that's comfortable for you.
“What if I have no musical experience at all?”
That's exactly what beginner lessons are for! You don't need to know how to read music or have any previous experience.
“Do I need to practice every day?”
No. Regular practice helps, but it doesn't need to be long. A few short sessions during the week can make a real difference.
“What if I make lots of mistakes?”
You will. So will I. Mistakes are part of learning music — we're interested in progress, not perfection.
“Do I need a piano?”
You'll need a piano or suitable keyboard for lessons and practice. If you're not sure whether what you already have will work, just ask me. I'm happy to help.
If you've always wanted to learn piano, you don't need to wait until you have more time, know more about music or feel completely ready.
You can simply start.
I'm currently welcoming new adult beginners for friendly, one-to-one online piano lessons.
Have a question, wondering whether your piano or keyboard will work, or just want to find out whether we'd be a good fit? I'd love to hear from you.