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Piano Lessons with Emphasis on Music Theory and Performance Skills at West London University

4.7(64)

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Private lessons - Simon OKeeffe

Masters degree

$38

$36

/ hour

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars.
★★★★★
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Highly skilled & top-rated
64 ratings
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92% students praise the teaching style

Student appreciate the way lessons are conducted by the teacher

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Consistent feedback from piano teacher

Parents receive regular updates on goals, strengths, and areas to improve

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Step-by-step piano lessons structure

Lessons break down complex pieces into manageable parts

About your piano teacher

With over 15 years of experience in teaching piano, I am Simon O'Keeffe, a dedicated tutor with a Masters degree in music. Specializing in various aspects of piano playing, I offer a wide range of subjects including Grand Piano, Jazz Piano, and more. My specialties include Chord Theory, Ear Training, and Performance Skills, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. From beginners to advanced levels, I cater to all, including kids and adults. I focus on Finger Placement, Improvisation, and Music Theory to enhance skills. Additionally, I emphasize Pedaling Techniques and Sight Reading for a well-rounded approach to playing the piano. Let's embark on a musical journey together!

Your piano teacher specialities

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Pedaling Techniques

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Rhythm and Timing

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Music theory

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Improvisation

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Finger Placement & Hand Position

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Ear training

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Performance Skills

Piano lessons overview

As a Piano and Keyboard tutor, I specialize in teaching students of all levels, from kids to adults. My teaching style blends expressive musicality with empathetic guidance, focusing on technique and performance coaching. I use a curriculum tailored to beginners, intermediates, and advanced players, covering various piano styles from jazz to classical. I integrate tech tools like DAWs, metronome apps, and virtual piano software to enhance learning. With a vast repertoire of subjects including Grand Piano and Electric Keyboard, I offer personalized lessons to over 200 students. My approach emphasizes creativity, encouraging students to explore music with confidence and skill.

Student types for piano lessons

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Piano for kids

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Piano for beginners

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Piano for intermediate

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All Levels

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Piano for adults

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Piano for advanced

Teaching tools used in piano classes

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Looping Software

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Backing Track Libraries

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Virtual Piano Apps

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PDF Sheet Music Libraries

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Ear Training Software

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Piano Tuner Apps

Types of piano lessons

Piano

Piano

Grand Piano

Grand Piano

Player Piano

Player Piano

Digital Piano

Digital Piano

Jazz Piano

Jazz Piano

Electric Keyboard

Electric Keyboard

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Reviews and Ratings for Simon OKeeffe

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Jorge Villegas

Trinity Park, Durham

15 days ago

Simon has a way of making piano lessons both fun and focused. My teen, who had lost interest, is now genuinely enjoying playing again. It’s refreshing to see his excited about lessons once more.

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Kailee Valenzuela

Winston-Salem, NC

25 days ago

My son’s progress really took off after starting sessions with Simon in Winston-Salem. He’s now strumming favorite tunes and experimenting with new sounds all on his own.

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Evelin Hodge

West Side, El Paso

about 1 month ago

Finding the ideal fit for my teenage son was a concern of mine after moving to the West Side. Simon utilises a hybrid digital piano to educate him, emphasising artistic components such as pedal use and phrasing. Now, he makes his own covers.

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Joey Silva

Fishers, IN

3 months ago

Motivation stayed high for my son with Simon ’s engaging lessons in Fishers, IN. He blends exercises and theory into a fun and effective mix.

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Marisa Wade

Marisa Wade

Athens, Georgia

5 months ago

My recital pieces benefited greatly from Simon lessons of how to time my pieces and understand my dynamics. he really helped me grasp the methods for the cresendos and decrescendos as I practiced on my upright piano. I can honestly say that he has taught me a lot!

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Maddison Hogan

Sandpiper Bay, Port St Lucie

6 months ago

I appreciated how accessible and effective Simon acoustic guitar lessons were. I hail from Sandpiper Bay and Simon encouraged me to focus on performing origial compositions at open mic, which indeed encouraged me a lot and gave me confidence. Best tutor ever.

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