Piano, oboe & music theory lessons
I have over 25 years' teaching experience and I offer lessons privately for Piano, Oboe and Music Theory. In my experience, the enjoyment of being able to play an instrument is reason enough for learning it, but for students who would like Ofqual accredited recognition of their achievement, graded exams such as offered by ABRSM can be worked towards.
Piano lessons
I offer private piano lessons at my house on most weekdays and Saturdays. I do teach from a piano, but there is no requirement to have the same in your home: a keyboard or electric piano of any variety is sufficient - anything that encourages music to be played!
Oboe lessons
Oboes can be hired via Essex Music Services (or from private music shops) to enable you to have lessons on this beautiful woodwind instrument without the expense of buying one. As a short-term alternative, I can also begin teaching the oboe by using a recorder for a few lessons.
Music theory
The theory of music is always underpinning the practical, so is intrinsically linked within my piano and oboe lessons. However, Music Theory can also be studied as a separate subject - in fact it is one option to take in order to progress to the higher grades in certain exam boards.