Highly qualified and experienced piano teacher, and accompanist
Delivering professional piano & theory tuition to students of all ages, abilities, and interests.

Piano lessons for all ages and abilities
Quality music lessons for all ages and levels
“he is an excellent teacher and gifted musician and I would not hesitate to recommend him” Mrs S.B
“an extremely talented musician and pianist with very effective and adaptive teaching methods. He is an outstanding teacher” Mrs G.B

Progression through exams
Mark teaches pupils from beginner to post grade 8 professional diploma level and has an excellent, proven track record of exam successes. To date he has entered well over 500 pupils for exams (50% Distinction, 40% Merit, 10% Pass) and many have gone on to become professional musicians and even piano teachers themselves.
Imparts his knowledge in a calm, patient and encouraging manner using stimulating, innovative methods. Our daughter has flourished under his inspirational tuition

Piano for leisure and relaxation
Fun, focussed and flexible
“It is very rare to find someone who is such a gifted musician and also such a patient and encouraging teacher. Most importantly he makes learning music a fun experience, choosing styles and pieces that I enjoy and adapting them to suit my ability” Mr A.J. (Adult beginner)

Musical awards and achievements
- Graduate of the Guildhall School of Music G.G.S.M.
- Licentiate of the Royal Schools of Music diploma in piano performance L.R.S.M.
- Qualified Teacher Cert.Ed.
- Fellow of the 'Incorporated Society of Musicians' FISM
- Member of the European Piano Teachers' Association
- Enhanced CRB checked
- ISM Registered private teacher

Benefits of playing the piano
Piano playing can: Improve cognitive function, promote fine co- ordination skills, reduces stress and anxiety, increase self-esteem, improve memory, promote creativity, improve concentration, increase sociability, improve all round school performance in children and combat age related mental decline in older adults.
https://www.hoffmanacademy.com/blog/benefits-of-playing-piano