Mr. Stephen Wood
Piano Instructor
MA, BA, Dip Ed, PG Dip Ed
I currently teach classical and jazz piano at a music center in East London with over 20 students, annual Christmas piano concert at St. Mark's, Beckton. 98% of my students achieve a distinction or merit in the ABRSM exams.
All About Me
Making the Piano Sing
A music student in the 70's, I dropped out to become a semi-professional pianist / keyboardist in rock and jazz bands, and soloist in lounge bars and restaurants in the UK. During this musical apprenticeship, I developed my compulsive composing talents.
Later, I dropped back in to academia, graduating in theology and philosophy whilst studying piano under Ray Banning, Professor of Piano at Trinity College, London, and accalaimed concert pianist.
This was a kind of rennaissance for me, as from Ray Banning I learned how to make the piano sing, and to enter into the heart and spirit of the composer.
Since then I have been teaching philosophy, theology and music concurrently in schools and colleges for about 40 years, always striving to convey what I learned at this pivotal time in my musical and spiritual development.
Beginner Fundamentals Class
Customized to Fit Your Needs
Intermediate Technique Workshop
Personalized Attention
Advanced Music Theory Class
Guaranteed Success
Contact Me
218 Tollgate Road, London, UK
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