Teaching
Piano lessons
Warsaw
Teaching
A good lesson begins with listening — to the pupil as much as to the sound.
I give piano lessons in Warsaw, in person and online. I teach children, young people and adults — from a first meeting with the keyboard, through preparation for music-school auditions and examinations, to picking the instrument up again after years away. Lessons are one to one: the pace, the repertoire and the way we work are set by the person at the piano, not by a syllabus.
Who I teach
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from age 6
Children
A first meeting with the instrument, at the child’s own pace. A great deal of listening and playing with sound before any notation appears. At the start there is one aim only: that sitting down at the piano is a pleasure.
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school and exams
Young people
Technique and repertoire, with preparation for auditions, examinations and competitions. Also support for music-school pupils who need more than their timetable allows.
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no upper limit
Adults
Beginning from nothing at thirty, fifty or seventy makes complete sense, and happens more often than people imagine. We choose repertoire around what you actually want to play.
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returning
Coming back
You played as a child and stopped. The hands remember more than you expect — a few months is usually enough to return to where you left off, and then go further.
How lessons work
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A conversation
A short call or exchange of emails. I ask about age, any previous experience, and what you would like to play. Nothing more is needed to begin.
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A trial lesson
A first meeting at the instrument. We find out whether we work well together, with no commitment to continue.
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A plan
We agree how often to meet and in which direction to work: from the beginning, towards an exam, towards one particular piece, or simply for the pleasure of playing.
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Regular work
Usually once a week. Between lessons you get specific things to practise, clear enough that you know what to do at the instrument on your own.
The ear first, then the fingers.
Common questions
Do I need a piano at home?
To begin with, a digital piano with weighted keys and a full 88-note keyboard is enough. I am glad to advise on the choice — it is a purchase where it is easy to pay a great deal for things that do not matter.
How long is a lesson?
Usually 45 or 60 minutes. With the youngest children we start at 30, because that is the honest limit of a six-year-old’s attention at the instrument.
Do online lessons actually work?
Yes, though not equally for everyone. They work very well for interpretation and repertoire. For setting up the hand of a young beginner I prefer to meet in person, at least at the start.
Do you prepare students for examinations?
Yes — for auditions, music-school examinations and competitions. This kind of work wants a proper run-up, usually several months before the date.
I am an adult and have never played. Is it too late?
No. Adults learn differently from children — reflexes take longer to settle, but understanding comes far faster. In practice they often progress more quickly than they expect.
Lesson enquiry
Tell me a little about the student and what you are hoping for. The rest we can settle in conversation.
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