Natasha ALI, Online Piano Academy - Teacher Profile

About Me

I am a highly qualified, experienced piano teacher and I teach piano all levels - beginners, intermediate and advanced. I studied at The Royal College of Music in London, and The Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. In addition to piano, I also offer lessons in music theory, musicianship, aural, violin and composition. Visit www.onlinepianoacademy.org to book a free consultation. I teach piano online on Zoom and FaceTime and offer face to face piano lessons in Peterborough. I teach classical, jazz and pop piano. I have taught in schools, music schools and privately for over 20 years. For many years I taught at Peterborough Centre for Young Musicians ( Guildhall), Thomas Deacon Academy in Peterborough and Yamaha UK. My pupils gain excellent results. Pupils have the option to prepare for ABRSM, Trinity or RockSchool exams. Taking exams is optional and some pupils prefer to just focus on repertoire. 'Lessons are creative and inspiring.' I am a member of EPTA, UK. Follow me on Facebook Online Piano Academy Follow me on Instagram onlinepianoacademyuk

Qualifications

Pg Cert in Performance Teaching - Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London

Piano Teacher's Course - EPTA UK

ATCL Diploma in Piano Performance ( Trinity)

BA (Hons) Music - Leeds Conservatoire

Grade 8 piano and music theory ( Distinction)

Video

Natasha Ali, piano teacher and owner at Online Piano Academy playing Paganini Jazz by F. Say

Contact Natasha

Contact Details

28 Gildale, Werrington

PETERBOROUGH PE4 6QY
Cambridgeshire

Main Telephone: 01733 574077

Mobile: 07706091700

Website: www.onlinepianoacademy.org

E-mail: Contact

Fees

£25.00 per half hour

£33.00 per 45 min

£39.00 per hour

Looking for a Piano Teacher?

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.