Structured piano coaching for busy adults who want to understand music and create their own.

You shouldn't feel permanently confused at the piano.

With a clear path and someone to help you simplify the learning process, progress becomes steady and predictable.

Online, one-to-one coaching for adults.

I send a short Saturday morning email about what I'm working on at the piano, what I'm noticing about adult learning, and one simple idea you can try for yourself.

Short. Useful. Occasionally amusing.

If this sounds familiar...

You're brand new to playing, or you used to play years ago
You understand bits of theory but can't turn it into real playing
You want to sit at the piano and just play, but don't know where to begin
You're tired of random tutorials with no long-term direction

It's rarely an ability problem. It's usually a structure problem.

How we fix this

My coaching is structured and systematic. We build real fluency at the keyboard, understand harmony properly, and start improvising and creating from early on.

Physical fluency and control
Structural understanding of chords, scales, and harmony
Improvisation and composition from early stages
Reading and chord-based playing as equal skills
Deliberate practice that builds independence

The goal isn’t to make you dependent on lessons. It’s to help you become musically self-sufficient.

This is for you if...

You’re an adult who wants to understand how music actually works
You’re curious and self-motivated
You’re interested in improvisation or composition
You’re open to learning to read music
You can commit at least 2 hours per month to lessons and practise regularly between sessions

If you’re looking to play modern music, understand how it works, and build real creative independence at the piano, this is for you.

I don’t specialise in classical repertoire or exam preparation. My focus is modern harmony, creative fluency, and helping you develop your own musical voice.

Work with me

All coaching is delivered online, one-to-one.

Minimum commitment: 2 hours per month.

2 hours per month – £160
3 hours per month – £225
4 hours per month – £280

We’ll start with a relaxed conversation to clarify your goals and decide the right tier for you.

Enquire about coaching

Hi, I'm Ian

I teach modern piano and creative music development for busy adults just like you.

I'm not interested in exams or the academic side of music. I care about helping people understand how music actually works and have fun playing and creating at the keyboard.