RCM-trained pianist and conductor. 100% ABRSM pass rate, most with distinction.
I take on a small number of committed intermediate to advanced students, in person around Rugby or online. If you’re working towards Grade 7 and above, preparing for diploma exams, or returning to serious playing as an adult, this is the right level.
Royal College of Music, London
Conducting & Piano, Master (APGDip)
University of Leeds
Music (Conducting & Piano), Master
University of Leeds
Music (Piano), Bachelor
100% ABRSM pass rate, most with distinction
DBS clear and up to date
Sight-reading taught as a learnable skill, not a source of dread
Technique with purpose — every exercise tied to the music it serves
Musicality informed by conducting professional orchestras and choirs
Multi-camera online lessons, with recordings for review between sessions
“I recently just passed my grade 3 ABRSM with a distinction and I would not have been able to do it without him.”
— Connor Bevan
“Michael has a superb ear and a deep knowledge of different styles of music.”
— Alexandra Burke
“Those skills allowed me to transfigure a basic sheet music into something animated, full of emotions.”
— Floyd E
“He not only teaches me the music but the story it tells and the emotion it should be played with.”
— Sereny Paul
“Michael is focused, passionate, and fun to work with. His conducting experience brings a unique dimension to his approach.”
— Jonathan S.
“He prepared me thoroughly for my Grade 8 piano exam, helping me to achieve the Distinction I was aiming for.”
— Oscar H
“I was very proud to achieve a distinction for my grade 8 under his tuition. Lessons are engaging and inspiring.”
— Louise Georgiades
| Format | Length | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Standard lesson | 45 min | £43 |
| Professional / advanced coaching | 60 min | £55 |
First lesson half price. Online or in person (within a mile of Rugby; travel further by arrangement).