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I am a M.D qualified teacher and hold UK QTS in music pedagogy, clarinet, and saxophone. I have been registered with the GTC for England since 2008, and ASSOCIATED BOARD of the ROYAL SCHOOLS of MUSIC since 2004 .My colleges and employers describe me as a
£45/hr
5.0(4 Reviews)
Sergey
Verified TutorVerified Tutor
CountyEdgware, Burnt Oak, Canons Pa...
SubjectSaxophone and Clarinet

I am a M.D qualified teacher and hold UK QTS in music pedagogy, clarinet, and saxophone. I have been registered with the GTC for England since 2008, and ASSOCIATED BOARD of the ROYAL SCHOOLS of MUSIC since 2004 .My colleges and employers describe me as a

I have 30 years of experience as a music teacher, and more than 35 years as a clarinet, saxophone and music theory tutor and 3 years as an...
CountyEdgware, Burnt Oak, Canons Pa...
SubjectSaxophone and Clarinet

I am a M.D qualified teacher and hold UK QTS in music pedagogy, clarinet, and saxophone. I have been registered with the GTC for England since 2008, and ASSOCIATED BOARD of the ROYAL SCHOOLS of MUSIC since 2004 .My colleges and employers describe me as a

I have 30 years of experience as a music teacher, and more than 35 years as a clarinet, saxophone and music theory tutor and 3 years as an...
I'm here to share my knowledge of making music on the guitar.
£30/hr
Luke
Online
CountyLondon
SubjectGuitar

I'm here to share my knowledge of making music on the guitar.

Having varied experience across many different musical genres, my students have a great opportunity to develop their musical tastes and lea...
CountyLondon
SubjectGuitar

I'm here to share my knowledge of making music on the guitar.

Having varied experience across many different musical genres, my students have a great opportunity to develop their musical tastes and lea...
Singing Tutor – Build Confidence, Technique & Joy in Your Voice
£32/hr
First class free
Sahel
Online
CountyLondon
SubjectSinging

Singing Tutor – Build Confidence, Technique & Joy in Your Voice

Professional vocalist with experience performing in a range of different settings and genres. Trained at ICMP, I want to bring my knowledge...
CountyLondon
SubjectSinging

Singing Tutor – Build Confidence, Technique & Joy in Your Voice

Professional vocalist with experience performing in a range of different settings and genres. Trained at ICMP, I want to bring my knowledge...
I give private lessons tailored to your level and needs. Also use the best and user-friendly methods for proper understanding.
£25/hr
Victor
Online
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMusic

I give private lessons tailored to your level and needs. Also use the best and user-friendly methods for proper understanding.

I am a seasoned private tutor (Music, Math and English) with over 8 years of experience. I teach with great passion, bringing you the best...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMusic

I give private lessons tailored to your level and needs. Also use the best and user-friendly methods for proper understanding.

I am a seasoned private tutor (Music, Math and English) with over 8 years of experience. I teach with great passion, bringing you the best...
A beginner or to learn something new? Whether it be a certain genre or a bit of everything, I'm your teacher
£20/hr
Jay
Online
CountyLondon
SubjectDrums

A beginner or to learn something new? Whether it be a certain genre or a bit of everything, I'm your teacher

My plan to teach you from the very start. It'll be slow and gradual but the outcome from it all will be amazing. When you focus on the smal...
CountyLondon
SubjectDrums

A beginner or to learn something new? Whether it be a certain genre or a bit of everything, I'm your teacher

My plan to teach you from the very start. It'll be slow and gradual but the outcome from it all will be amazing. When you focus on the smal...
£70/hr
Eduard Kunz( Kunts)
Online
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectPiano

Beginners to a concert pianists- I work with all levels.

I explain and demonstrate everything with clarity. Music, like any language, follows its own rules — and I am profoundly fluent in it. I bl...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectPiano

Beginners to a concert pianists- I work with all levels.

I explain and demonstrate everything with clarity. Music, like any language, follows its own rules — and I am profoundly fluent in it. I bl...
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Inspiring Piano and Theory Lessons for All Ages | Beginner to Diploma Level
£40/hr
5.0(4 Reviews)
Vasiliki
Verified TutorVerified Tutor
CountyLondon, Kensington (), Hammer...
SubjectPiano

Inspiring Piano and Theory Lessons for All Ages | Beginner to Diploma Level

I am a highly experienced piano teacher based in London, with over 20 years of teaching experience working with children, teenagers and adu...
CountyLondon, Kensington (), Hammer...
SubjectPiano

Inspiring Piano and Theory Lessons for All Ages | Beginner to Diploma Level

I am a highly experienced piano teacher based in London, with over 20 years of teaching experience working with children, teenagers and adu...
I teach acoustic guitar, electric guitar, electric bass, ukulele and song writing. My style is personal and professional
£30/hr
John
Online
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectGuitar

I teach acoustic guitar, electric guitar, electric bass, ukulele and song writing. My style is personal and professional

With instrument teaching I get an understanding of the students ability as well as their own unique passions and interests. From there I de...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectGuitar

I teach acoustic guitar, electric guitar, electric bass, ukulele and song writing. My style is personal and professional

With instrument teaching I get an understanding of the students ability as well as their own unique passions and interests. From there I de...
£22/hr
Noah
Online
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMusic

I hold an A level in music, as well as high level grades in music performance - I can teach both theory and instrumental

Taught guitar and tutored music theory to families who lived in my area. I am the current House band director for University College Londo...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMusic

I hold an A level in music, as well as high level grades in music performance - I can teach both theory and instrumental

Taught guitar and tutored music theory to families who lived in my area. I am the current House band director for University College Londo...
Need a tutor who can makes you a real musician? Not just an instrument player but a real musician, I will help you achieve that.
£45/hr
Mohamed
Online
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMusic

Need a tutor who can makes you a real musician? Not just an instrument player but a real musician, I will help you achieve that.

I’m a Music teacher who is teaching cello, piano, guitar with great way to make you a musician with passion and makes you turn into a profe...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMusic

Need a tutor who can makes you a real musician? Not just an instrument player but a real musician, I will help you achieve that.

I’m a Music teacher who is teaching cello, piano, guitar with great way to make you a musician with passion and makes you turn into a profe...
Mature , experienced 
Good at exam cram
Organised
£50/hr
Kate
Online
CountyLondon, Blackfriars, City Of ...
SubjectPiano

Mature , experienced Good at exam cram Organised

Does your child learn piano at school but falls behind in the holidays due to lack of structure and motivation? Do you have an exam coming...
CountyLondon, Blackfriars, City Of ...
SubjectPiano

Mature , experienced Good at exam cram Organised

Does your child learn piano at school but falls behind in the holidays due to lack of structure and motivation? Do you have an exam coming...
I give private singing lessons for entry and beginner level
£30/hr
Elisa
Online
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectSinging

I give private singing lessons for entry and beginner level

If you want to start to sing but you're afraid of judgement and need an easy going teacher, you are very welcomed! Contact me and we can be...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectSinging

I give private singing lessons for entry and beginner level

If you want to start to sing but you're afraid of judgement and need an easy going teacher, you are very welcomed! Contact me and we can be...
With five years of session work and touring, currently in industry, I deliver motivating mentorship to aspiring guitarists
£25/hr
Nikki
Online
CountyLondon
SubjectGuitar

With five years of session work and touring, currently in industry, I deliver motivating mentorship to aspiring guitarists

Having worked as a session guitarist for pop and alternative artists, I offer lessons to complete beginners, up to intermediate players tha...
CountyLondon
SubjectGuitar

With five years of session work and touring, currently in industry, I deliver motivating mentorship to aspiring guitarists

Having worked as a session guitarist for pop and alternative artists, I offer lessons to complete beginners, up to intermediate players tha...
Solo and Rhythm Guitar for basic - intermediate levels
£30/hr
First class free
Cris Ciarrocchi
CountyLondon, Blackfriars, City Of ...
SubjectGuitar

Solo and Rhythm Guitar for basic - intermediate levels

I am a musician (mainly guitar, bass, piano), songwriter, producer and currently teaching Music Technology for children aged 7 to 11 years...
CountyLondon, Blackfriars, City Of ...
SubjectGuitar

Solo and Rhythm Guitar for basic - intermediate levels

I am a musician (mainly guitar, bass, piano), songwriter, producer and currently teaching Music Technology for children aged 7 to 11 years...
Prepaid offer! for X 2 / 4 prepaid lessons for this term!
£70/hr
First class free
5.0(1 Reviews)
Jane
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectViolin

Prepaid offer! for X 2 / 4 prepaid lessons for this term!

Over 20 yrs experience -all ages and standards - hugely passionate, motivated to improve technically, musically to reach the goals we set o...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectViolin

Prepaid offer! for X 2 / 4 prepaid lessons for this term!

Over 20 yrs experience -all ages and standards - hugely passionate, motivated to improve technically, musically to reach the goals we set o...
open minded, unconventional violinist, multi-genre, London, private lessons, all levels, improvisation, creativity
£45/hr
First class free
5.0(1 Reviews)
Julia
DBS checkDBS check
CountyLondon, Islington (), Hackney...
SubjectJazz

open minded, unconventional violinist, multi-genre, London, private lessons, all levels, improvisation, creativity

I love teaching and have an encouraging and motivating personality which my students seem to respond to positively. I am organized with a g...
CountyLondon, Islington (), Hackney...
SubjectJazz

open minded, unconventional violinist, multi-genre, London, private lessons, all levels, improvisation, creativity

I love teaching and have an encouraging and motivating personality which my students seem to respond to positively. I am organized with a g...
DBS checkDBS check
£30/hr
Munaf Abdalrazak
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMusic

I’m a passionate and experienced music teacher specializing in clarinet and saxophone, with a strong background in helping student

I have several years of experience teaching clarinet and saxophone to students of different levels. I aim to make lessons enjoyable while f...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMusic

I’m a passionate and experienced music teacher specializing in clarinet and saxophone, with a strong background in helping student

I have several years of experience teaching clarinet and saxophone to students of different levels. I aim to make lessons enjoyable while f...
Chords, Scales, Contreporary Songs
£30/hr
First class free
5.0(13 Reviews)
Sofia
Verified TutorVerified Tutor
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectPiano

Chords, Scales, Contreporary Songs

ONLINE LESSONS:Piano learningContemporary Song learningAccompanying yourself as a SingerSelect your own songsPiano improvisationDM me for t...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectPiano

Chords, Scales, Contreporary Songs

ONLINE LESSONS:Piano learningContemporary Song learningAccompanying yourself as a SingerSelect your own songsPiano improvisationDM me for t...
Unlock Your Voice in a Fun, Supportive Way!
£20/hr
First class free
Elizabeth
Online
CountyLondon
SubjectMusic

Unlock Your Voice in a Fun, Supportive Way!

I’m currently completing my Master’s degree in Voice Performance, after earning my Bachelor’s in the same field. Through my training, I’ve...
CountyLondon
SubjectMusic

Unlock Your Voice in a Fun, Supportive Way!

I’m currently completing my Master’s degree in Voice Performance, after earning my Bachelor’s in the same field. Through my training, I’ve...
I’d describe myself as a friendly, patient, and approachable tutor who genuinely enjoys helping people feel more confident.
£20/hr
First class free
Elizabeth
Online
CountyLondon
SubjectSinging

I’d describe myself as a friendly, patient, and approachable tutor who genuinely enjoys helping people feel more confident.

I’m patient, friendly, and easy to talk to, with strong communication skills. I’ve helped friends and colleagues understand tricky topics i...
CountyLondon
SubjectSinging

I’d describe myself as a friendly, patient, and approachable tutor who genuinely enjoys helping people feel more confident.

I’m patient, friendly, and easy to talk to, with strong communication skills. I’ve helped friends and colleagues understand tricky topics i...

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

💸How much do private music and dance lessons cost?

When you decide to venture into the realm of music and dance, it's crucial to consider the cost. The fees for private music and dance lessons in London can vary significantly, depending primarily on the instructor’s expertise, the instrument, and the dance form.

Notably, the cost of a guitar tutor, for instance, could range anywhere from £20 to £50 per hour. For piano lessons, you might find a piano tutor charging between £30 to £60 per hour. More specialised instruments like the violin may command higher prices, with violin lessons near you potentially costing anywhere from £40 to £75 per hour.

When it comes to dance classes, the pricing structure is somewhat similar. Beginner classes for popular dance forms like ballet, salsa, or contemporary dance can range from £10 to £30 per session. More advanced or specialised dance forms like aerial or pole dance may require a heftier investment.

🎻How do I find music classes near me?

Finding the right music classes near you in London isn't as daunting as it might seem. The city is known for its vibrant music scene, and there are plenty of resources available to help you find the perfect music class or guitar tutor.

Start by doing an online search with the term "guitar lessons near me," "piano lessons near me," or "violin lessons near me," depending on your instrument of choice. This should yield a list of potential tutors and music schools in your vicinity.

Make sure to read reviews and testimonials to gauge the tutor's teaching style and experience. Remember, choosing the right tutor is not merely about their qualifications. It's also about finding someone who can nurture your passion for music and inspire you to reach your full potential.

🩰What types of dance classes can I take in London?

London's dance scene is as diverse as its population. From classical ballet to hip-hop, ballroom, and Latin dances, there are dance classes for every interest and skill level.

If you're new to dance, you might want to start with a beginner's class in a popular dance form. These classes often focus on basic technique and simple choreography, making them ideal for first-timers. More advanced dancers might choose to specialise in a specific dance style or explore more challenging forms like aerial or contemporary dance.

🎹What is the easiest instrument for a beginner?

If you're a complete beginner in music, you might be wondering what the easiest instrument to start with is. Many people would point to the guitar or the piano.

The guitar is often recommended for beginners due to its portability and versatility. It's an instrument that you can take anywhere, and it's used in a wide range of music genres, from rock and pop to jazz and classical. Guitar lessons usually start with basic chords and gradually progress to more complex techniques.

On the other hand, the piano is an excellent choice for beginners because it provides a visual representation of music theory concepts. Piano lessons often start with learning to read sheet music and understanding scales and chords.

Ultimately, the easiest instrument for a beginner is the one they are most interested in learning. Passion and dedication can make the learning process much more enjoyable and rewarding.

💃Can you take music and dance classes online?

With the advent of technology, taking music and dance classes online has become increasingly popular. Many tutors and dance studios now offer online lessons, allowing you to learn from the comfort of your own home.

Whether you're looking for a guitar tutor, piano lessons, or dance classes, there's likely an online option available. 

Online lessons can be a convenient and flexible option, especially if you have a busy schedule. However, they also require self-discipline and motivation, as you'll need to practise and improve on your own.

The perfect harmony - music and dance classes in London

Why you need a music or dance tutor

At some point in your life, you may have considered taking up a musical instrument or dance as a new hobby. However, the task of learning and mastering these skills can feel overwhelming. This is where a music or dance tutor comes in. They can guide you through the learning process, provide you with valuable feedback and help you to improve at a much faster pace.

In addition to improved technical skills, a tutor can also provide you with a deeper understanding of music or dance. They can teach you about the theory behind the music or dance moves, and help you to develop a greater appreciation for these art forms. This can enhance your enjoyment of music and dance, and increase your motivation to continue learning.

The importance of music and dance in personal development

Music and dance are not just hobbies. They can play a crucial role in your personal development. Learning to play a musical instrument or dance can help to improve your cognitive abilities, such as memory and attention. 

Moreover, music and dance can provide you with a creative outlet. They allow you to express your emotions and thoughts in a unique and powerful way. This can help to reduce stress, boost your mood, and improve your overall mental health.

Finally, music and dance can help to build your confidence. The process of learning, practising, and mastering these skills can be challenging. However, with each success, you will gain a sense of achievement and self-efficacy. This can boost your self-esteem and make you more confident in other areas of your life.

Factors to consider when choosing a music or dance tutor

When choosing a music or dance tutor, there are several factors that you should consider:

  • Qualifications and experience. This can give you an idea of the tutor´s level of expertise and their ability to teach.
  • Teaching style. Does the tutor use a structured approach, or do they adapt their teaching to suit the needs and interests of their students? Do they provide constructive feedback, and do they create a supportive and positive learning environment?
  • Availability and location. When searching for in-person classes, you´ll need to find a tutor who is located nearby. You could also consider a tutor who offers online lessons, as this can provide you with greater flexibility and convenience.

How to find the best piano lessons near you

If you are interested in learning to play the piano, you might be wondering how to find the best piano lessons near you. There are many websites and apps that can help you to find a piano tutor in your local area.

You should also consider asking for recommendations. Speak to your friends, family members, or colleagues who have taken piano lessons and ask them for their advice. They may be able to recommend a tutor who they had a positive experience with.

Finally, once you have found a potential piano tutor, you should arrange a trial lesson. This can give you an opportunity to meet the tutor, get a feel for their teaching style, and decide whether they are the right fit for you.

Advantages of taking music classes

There are many advantages to taking music classes. 

  • Firstly, they can provide you with a structured learning plan. This can help to keep you focused and motivated, and ensure that you are making steady progress towards your goals.
  • Secondly, music classes can provide you with the opportunity to meet like-minded people. This can make the learning process more enjoyable and rewarding, and can also provide you with a supportive community.
  • Lastly, music classes can provide you with access to a wide range of resources. This can include sheet music and professional equipment. This can enhance your learning experience, and help you to improve your skills more quickly.

In conclusion, whether you are interested in guitar lessons, piano lessons, or dance classes, a tutor can provide you with the guidance and support that you need to succeed. So why wait? Start your journey towards musical and dance mastery today!