I have been having piano lessons with Mike for some time now and am delighted, week on week, to be getting better at playing and more confident. Before starting lessons with Mike, I had been thinking for a while about taking up piano again, having played to about Grade 5 standard as a child. I thoroughly enjoy coming along to piano lessons and only wish I had taken it back up sooner!
Mike is patient, jolly and encouraging. He is very knowledgeable and this helps me to understand a piece of music in more detail and become a better all-round musician. Mike poses the right level of challenge in each lesson, giving me plenty to get stuck into, while also understanding that sometimes work and life can be busy.
When I first begun lessons, Mike asked some questions to find out more about what I wanted to gain from learning. Aside from the pure fun of playing piano (something I am enjoying in abundance!), I wanted to be good enough at piano to play, for instance, in church. Mike makes sure to link my developing skills to how I can apply them to various contexts, helping me to reach these goals and expand my capability as a musician.
Mike is an excellent teacher and a kind, supportive person. If you are considering learning piano, whether as a beginner or a returner, I can highly recommend Mike.
Rachael E. (Project Manager for a Charity)