Creative Music Lessons with Natalie Salerno (MMus, PhD pending) Ukulele • Piano • Recorder • Songwriting • Theory • Composition

🎵 Natalie Salerno (PhD soon, MMus Merit) – Music Tutor Specialising in Creativity, Expression & Technique
Ukulele • Piano • Recorder • Composition • Songwriting • Music Theory • Academic Support
Hello. I'm a deeply experienced musician, academic, and educator with a Master’s in Music (Merit), a PhD nearing completion in musical creativity and identity, and 21 years of teaching experience in schools and one-to-one settings. I am also fully CRB checked, offering a safe, professional learning environment for students of all ages.
Whether you’re a beginner wanting to fall in love with music, or an advanced learner preparing for exams, auditions, or creative projects, I bring insight, warmth, and creativity to every lesson.
🎼 What I Teach
• Ukulele (fun, expressive, and accessible)
• Piano (from intuitive play to structured method)
• Recorder (ideal for young learners and music fundamentals)
• Songwriting & Lyric Craft (especially dark Americana & rock)
• Composition & Arrangement (including DAWs and electronic production)
• Music Theory (GCSE, A-level, and university support)
• Portfolio and Research Supervision (essays, PhDs, practice-based research)
✨ What Makes Me Different
With over two decades of teaching and a background in both academic and creative music-making, I offer sessions that are thoughtful, person-centred, and genuinely empowering.
Whether you're:
– A child just starting out
– An adult rekindling their musical spark
– A student navigating pressure or trauma through creativity
– Or a musician building an album or research project
…I’m here to guide you with experience and care.
🌱 My Approach
Flexible, student-led, and grounded in solid musical foundations. I blend creative techniques (improvisation, reflective listening, songwriting) with structure and skill-building, tailored to your goals.
🕰️ Availability & Rates
• Flexible Availability
• Online
• From £35/hour
🌈 All ages, genders, and backgrounds welcome. CRB checked and professionally trained teacher with 21 years' classroom experience.
Friendly, personalised, and creative music tuition for confidence, expression, and progress.