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Piano Lessons - Beginners

Piano Lessons - Beginners

Join our Piano Lessons for Beginners to master the basics of the piano.

Under the guidance of your professional piano teacher, you will cover fundamental technique and learn to play and read simple pieces on the keyboard. During these practical lessons, you'll play solos, duets and ensemble pieces.

Run in Central London, these adult group music courses are a fantastically entertaining way to learn a new instrument in a creative environment. 

Piano Lessons for Beginners - Course Content

During our piano course you will learn to play a wide variety of music. We will give you practical exercises to help you gain confidence practising on the keyboard.

During our beginners piano lessons you will:

  • Learn how to name all the notes on the keyboard
  • Practice correct finger placement, hand and sitting positions
  • Learn about scales, key signatures and chord progressions
  • Practice playing in pairs and as a whole group
  • Learn a wide variation of musical pieces and develop your improvisational skills
  • How to read piano music, identifying where notes are on the piano and learn about musical terminology

Like all of our piano lessons, whilst you play, our piano teacher will also give you individual feedback on your progress. Every student will have an individual keyboard to practice with each week. Must be 18+, Conversational English.

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9 Jan 2025 - 27 Feb 2025 Thu 18:15-19:30 8 weeks Trish Cummings City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £250.00
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PAYMENT OPTIONS

ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS

Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.
Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833.

CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS

Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 38 Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4RN
Cheque - You can also pay by cheque by filling out this form (click here) and posting it to the address above.

CANCELLATIONS POLICY

We offer a full refund or full credit if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.
We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend. Please note bookings are non-transferable after 72 hours.
(For more information please see our terms and conditions)

10% DISCOUNT AVAILABLE

If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.

DATE DAY TIME (BST) DURATION TUTOR VENUE PRICE BOOKING
9 Jan 2025 - 27 Feb 2025 Thu 18:15-19:30 8 weeks Trish Cummings City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £250.00
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16 Jan 2025 - 6 Mar 2025 Thu 19:40-20:55 8 weeks Trish Cummings City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £250.00
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PAYMENT OPTIONS

ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS

Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.
Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833.

CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS

Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 38 Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4RN
Cheque - You can also pay by cheque by filling out this form (click here) and posting it to the address above.

CANCELLATIONS POLICY

We offer a full refund or full credit if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.
We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend. Please note bookings are non-transferable after 72 hours.
(For more information please see our terms and conditions)

10% DISCOUNT AVAILABLE

If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.

All City Academy tutors are experienced professionals from theatre, film/TV and performance industries. So whilst they're training you they may also be rehearsing for a West End show or working on a movie. We like that and we do believe it makes a difference in class.

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