Heather MILNES - Teacher Profile

About Me

I am a classically trained multi-instrumentalist, composer and performer. I give tuition on piano, flute, clarinet, saxophone and guitar and have over 30 years of teaching experience. I also teach music theory up to Grade 8 and can give advice and tuition on Sibelius music notation software. Whatever your age and musical background, whatever path you wish to follow, I can design a programme of study based on your individual needs. I teach children from the age of 7 and adults. Pupils can take graded music examinations once they are ready and I use both the ABRSM and the TRINITY/GUILDHALL exam boards. My teaching practice takes me to Kingshill School, Cirencester and I also take pupils at home during the afternoons. Whilst at university I specialised in piano and composition and following university I continued to study piano, taking a performers diploma from Trinity College of Music. I am based in Ashton Keynes, North Wiltshire

Qualifications

B.A.(Hons) in Music

L.T.C.L. diploma in piano performance (Licentiate of Trinity College London)

Video

Vespe - my piano composition that won first prize in the epta composers competition in 2018

Contact Heather

Contact Details

9 Dairy Farm,, Ashton Keynes

SWINDON SN6 6NZ
Wiltshire

Main Telephone: 01285861067

Mobile: 07891879764

Website: www.heathermilnes.co.uk

E-mail: Contact

Fees

£14.00 per half hour

£21.00 per 45 min

£28.00 per hour

Looking for a Piano Teacher?

Bursaries

If you are looking for a piano teacher, you may be interested to know that EPTA UK teacher members have access to the John Bigg Bursary Fund. This provides grants for pupils who may be having difficulty paying for their piano lessons.

How to identify a good teacher

Good teachers can often be identified at local Music Festivals and other public events, or at pupils' concerts (see the EPTA UK magazine for piano teachers Piano Professional for details).

What to look for:

Qualifications. A recognised diploma (performers' or teachers') or a degree in which piano playing, or piano pedagogy features as a major component.
Experience and professional outlook. There should be evidence of performing as well as teaching experience, and of the teacher wishing to continue his/her own musical education, eg: attending masterclasses and/or courses.
Teachers should be able to convey their enthusiasm for music, impart artistic sensibilities, instill sound technical habits, develop reading and listening skills, develop memory and improvising skills, build up good practice habits, introduce a variety of musical styles, include duet and other ensemble playing, hold concerts periodically for pupils to play in, report regularly to parents on pupils' progress, assist with the preparation of candidates for school and other public examinations, offer advice for pupils wishing to take up a musical career.
They should prepare a written contract specifying the number of lessons per term and their length, fees and how they should be paid, period of notice required for termination of contract, procedure in the event of absence or illness of either party, any special terms and conditions they may wish to apply - eg: special practice requirements, and arrangements for the purchase of music and any other equipment needed.