All our tutors are passionate about making music accessible to everyone, and have a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to share with their pupils.
With over 20 years of full time experience in music education and the industry, I have taught hundreds of students ranging from ages 2 to adults. I offer dynamic group and private lessons tailored to different needs, including professional-grade piano and theory courses for exams, relaxed enjoyment-based piano lessons, creative composition classes, and specialized training in improvisation, sight-reading, and more.
My teaching experience spans various roles, including private music tutor, after-school band keyboard teacher, school visiting piano specialist, on-site instructor at a local music shop, and online teacher for both local and overseas students. Additionally, I work as an accompanist.
I hold an ATCL Piano Recital diploma certificate from Trinity College, a Grade 8 Music Theory qualification from ABRSM, and a Sound of Intent certified teacher award from Trinity College. Currently, I am pursuing a BA (Hons) in Music and Sound, majoring in Composition, at the University of West London, with an expected graduation date of June 2025.
Fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, my teaching style is flexible, student-oriented, and creative. I encourage students to challenge themselves while fostering a supportive and inspiring learning environment.
Ernesto is a multiple grammy nominated world class drummer and musician of international acclaim. His experience spans over thirty years of international performing, recording, touring, teaching and session music playing alongside some of the greatest names in the industry.
Starting out with Jazz royalty Dizzy Gilespie at the start of his musical career in Havana, Cuba to Michel Legrand, Carmen McRae, Paquitto D’ Rivera, Arturo Sandoval, Ray Baretto, Mark Murphy, Chucho Valldes, Michael Brekker, Herbie Hancock, Mike Stern, Richard Bona, Rodrigues Brothers, Manuel Valera, Yosvany Terry, Larry Coryell, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Kyle Eastwood, Omar Sosa, Hugh Masakela to name but a few. Ernesto is a regular special guest of the NDR big band. His playing has also graced original motion picture scores to include ‘Random Hearts’ (1999) starring Harisson Ford, and ‘For Love or Country: The Arturo Sandoval Story’ (2007) where he composed, performed and played a cameo alongside Andy Garcia. Ernesto has lived in Havana, Bogota, Miami, New York, London and Athens. Sharing in his passion for all music wherever he goes and further enhancing his skills by always interacting with the local music scene. He now divides his time between Europe and the US with his wife & manager Kate.
www.ernesto-simpson.com
Terry Wilkinson started playing the guitar from a young age, first joining a band with his brother and their friends. Terry has since performed at a variety of original bands across multiple genres, playing shows nationwide and overseas and appearing on live TV and radio. For many years Terry performed as a bass player with a function band, playing at corporate events and weddings.
After passing Rockschools Grade 8 Guitar and Grade 5 Music Theory with merit, Terry achieved a distinction in his BTEC National Diploma in Music at Brooklands college. He went on to complete his Higher Diploma in Bass at the Academy of Contemporary Music with distinction, studying applied technical studies, practical musicianship, live performance, professional artist portfolio and professional sight reading and ear training.
The guitar and bass are Terry’s main passion, however over his career he has expanded to perform with the piano, drums and vocals. Alongside performance, Terry composes new ideas and songs across all the instruments he plays.
Terry has many years of experience working with children of various ages and is passionate about using the skills and techniques he has accumulated over the years to help others get as much joy and drive from music as he has.
Lourenço began playing drums when he was eleven years old. He graduated with a BMus (Hons) in Popular Music Performance at BIMM London.
Lourenço has played in numerous gigs and international festivals such as the Queima das Fitas and Paredes de Coura festivals of Portugal. He continues to play regularly in various local venues and events around London. He can play various styles such as rock, jazz, metal, hip-hop and progressive rock.
Lourenço always strives to captivate his students in order to motivate them to achieve their maximum potential as musicians.
I am a postgraduate tutor teaching guitar, piano, violin/fiddle, ukelele, kids rap vocals and drum kit . I teach popular styles-pop, blues, rock, folk, jazz, hip hop, classical etc and also music theory-popular, jazz and classical. I teach individualIy and in groups (‘Jamming Together’) including in schools. I have played in many varied ensembles and bands and currently rap.
I started tutoring in 2009 and since then have taught a wide range of pupils from aged 3 upwards. I have some training in disability and have worked with ‘special needs’ students in a Camphill Rudolf Steiner school. I teach left handed if required. I am qualified in childcare and completed a music degree, education pathway, followed by an M.A. in Popular Music, at Kingston University.
I have a holistic approach to tutoring, am flexible and can help students with pieces of their own choice, working at their own pace. I can help with theory, performance and exams. I ensure that my pupils are well prepared for all aspects of their exams if they choose to take them, and I also endeavour to help my pupils with posture and technique which is a pre-requisite for success.
I maintain a strong dialogue with parents regarding their children’s h/w, aims and achievements and am a mother of two boys.
Often described as “a drummer with an innovative and creative approach to drumming”, “with a groove that is different from the norm and fully aware of its timing and feel”, Luigi Rampino is a London based drummer, percussionist, educator and songwriter. He graduated from the British and Irish Institute of Modern Music in Brighton, receiving a BA Hons in Professional Musicianship with drum studies specialisation. He also comes from a classical percussion background having studied at the “D. Cimarosa” Conservatoire of Classical Music in Italy alongside his modern drum kit studies which he carried out since the age of 9.
The last decade has seen him as part of numerous projects which he provided with his drumming. He has been working as a live and studio session player as well as having been an active member of various original projects. Luigi has been collaborating with a big variety of artists in the U.K. and across Europe. He has recently been busy touring and recording for bands and artists, such as Black Market Aftermath, Transatlantic Family Band, Ben Hemming and many more. Additionally he has been recording for other projects thanks to his vast fluency in many different styles.
During his performing career, so far, he has had the pleasure to record in various renowned studios in the U.K. and Europe. He has performed in Konk Studios (London), Miloco Studio/The Pool (London), The Blue Studios (London), Velvet Recordings (Oslo, Norway), Masterlink Productions (U.K.).
As a busy freelance drummer, Luigi has also been focusing on teaching drums in music schools across London for the last 6 years. His drum tuitions include very detailed and customised programmes which are intended for the students to explore all the possibilities in the music industry as well as for them to acquire the drumming skills needed in order to succeed. An essential part of his lessons is based around learning and experiencing the core drumming concepts, including technique, styles, rudiments and independence.
Merlyn Liselle Thomas Cyril is an experienced music teacher with over five years of expertise. She has taught music to students aged 6 to 16, specializing in piano and choir training. Her qualifications include Grade 8 in piano, singing and music theory from Trinity College, London. I’m dedicated to creating an inclusive, joyful learning environment, using interactive methods like games and performances. Her holistic approach nurtures both musical skills and emotional growth. She’s excited to share my passion for music with your child!
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