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Online Tutors for Piano Grades 1-3
Perhaps your child loved the idea of playing piano, but now practice feels like a chore. Or maybe they're finding their first graded exams a little daunting, and you're not sure how to help them prepare. It's hard watching their confidence dip.
Even when you can't teach the scales yourself, you can still help. You don't need to spend hours searching for a tutor. Our Tutor Finder asks a few simple questions about your child and what they need, then we recommend the right person for them.
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When playing the piano becomes a pleasure, not a chore
The right tutor does more than teach scales and sight-reading. They find what music gets your child excited, connecting the dots between practice and playing songs they actually love. It's about building a foundation of skill while nurturing a genuine enjoyment for music.
This changes everything. Practice sessions become less of a battle, and you start to hear them playing for fun. That confidence can make all the difference as they approach their first graded exams and develop a skill for life.
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Our Tutor Finder asks what matters: your child's goals, how they learn best, and any specific areas they're finding tricky. We use this to build a personal shortlist of tutors we'd genuinely recommend — not a long list for you to work through.
Every tutor we recommend has passed a rigorous selection process; only one in eight applicants is accepted. They're not just skilled musicians; they are patient, encouraging teachers who know how to make learning engaging for young beginners.
And if the first session isn't quite the right fit, our First Lesson Guarantee means we’ll find another tutor at no extra charge. We handle the details, so you can focus on your child.
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38 Piano Grade 1-3 tutors:
£50/hr
5.0
Dr Maria A
Award-winning tutor, FHEA Piano
I am an award-winning professional musician, pianist and tutor with over fifteen years international experience across different educational settings, backgrounds and abilities. I hold a Ph.D. in Musicology, two Master's degrees as well as diplomas in Piano, Classical Harmony, Counterpoint and Fugue, which enable me to easily work on the theoretical, technical, performative, stylistic and structural elements of music scores and help my students understand the background of each piece, whilst being creative and achieving essential progress.With an in depth knowledge of musicianship, I am involved...
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£50/hr
5.0
Emilia P
Piano of the heart
I have graduated from the University of Music and Art. Most of my experience has involved working with children. I worked as a pre-shook music teacher at "Rhythm Time". I led a choir of adults as well a choir of children at KBA. I have many years of experience teaching traditional piano. In 2013 I joined the British Suzuki Institute and I became a Suzuki piano teacher. In the Suzuki piano method children commence lessons at the age of 3 or 4 with the constant enthusiastic participation of the parent. The Suzuki method develops the abilities of every child. Musical ability is not an inborn talent...
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£44/hr
5.0
Claire A
Experienced Piano tutor
🎹 Piano & Music Theory Teacher (Online Lessons)Thinking of starting piano, or returning after a break? I offer friendly, supportive online piano lessons for children and adults, from complete beginners through to advanced level, helping students build confidence, technique and enjoyment from the very first lesson.I have over 16 years of teaching experience, working with students across the UK. I teach a wide range of learners, including children, adult beginners, returning players and transfer students already working towards graded exams.Lessons are tailored to the individual. Some students ch...
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£50/hr
5.0
Simon C
Passionate Film Composer Tutoring Piano
I am Simon Leonard Cutts, an award winning composer offering piano, theory, composition, orchestration and arrangement lessons. I compose and produce music for Film, TV, and Classical Ensembles. I have also written and delivered 5 educational courses; Musicianship, Composition, Orchestration, GCSE Music Theory, and Grade 5 Theory. I hold a degree in Film Music from Leeds Conservatoire, Enhanced DBS Certificate, ABRSM Grade 8 Piano and Theory, and perform (as a pianist) in many concerts and shows around the UK. If you’d like to know more about my courses, please do get in contact. I am a very f...
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£31/hr
4.8
Sarah N
Passionate Piano tutor
More time slots suggested than those listed below, please send me a message for details!Current availability on a Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, or Sunday. Hi! I’m Sarah and I’m a music graduate from the University of York! I graduated with a 2:1, and took modules in music education and community music during my time there. I have taken many of the principles or community music into my tutoring style, and I have a very pupil centred approach to teaching. I like to encourage my students to find ways to link what we are covering to both their own interests, and other areas of their learning. I h...
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£24/hr
5.0
Natalie M
Passionate Piano Teacher
I absolutely love helping students to find the confidence to perform to the best of their abilities with a trust in the skill that I will help them to develop. I have a huge passion for teaching and helping blossoming musicians to find the fun and enjoyment within practice, in order to see the rewards.With my 6 years of teaching experience, I have learnt how to ensure that students move at a pace suitable for them, with my job being to provide them with the suitable ground to progress. I believe it is important to consider the fine line between comfort zones and I would like for my students to...
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Beth D
Beth really is an amazing online piano teacher to my 9 year old son. She helps him perfect every piece and has an excellent structured approach to her teaching. Her attention to detail is outstanding. I would highly recommend her and look for my son to continue learning from her for as long as possible
Pav S
25th Nov 2025
Alice P
I am coming back to piano after many years of playing only occasionally. I want to have fun with playing and not take it too seriously. Alice has a lovely teaching style and I am enjoying playing again 😀
Pamela T
10th May 2024
Susan S
I’m really enjoying my lessons with Susan. I started piano lessons 2years ago and had just reached grade 1 exam stage when my teacher stopped teaching. I found Susan on Tutourful and in the short time that I have been with her, I have picked up so many useful tips and feel so much more confident and prepared.
Sheila M
23rd Mar 2024
Milan B
He is a great teacher and a guide to navigate through some targets. He set some timeline for my son with some milestone for progress check. So my son has a goal now with time of investment and effort associated with some grades in his music journey thanks to Milan. He is enthusiastic and energetic, very familiar to our Balkan culture. He is a highly recommended music guide for someone who loves music yet need some rewarding check points.
Elif U
17th Feb 2024
Marcello P
My son has been having piano lessons for years with another teacher, but for the first time with Marcello he feels he’s being pushed and is delighted he’s managing to achieve more. His confidence and skills are on the up. This is exactly what we’d hoped for. Great work Marcello!
Claire S
8th Dec 2023
Isabel S
Izzy is a very calm and engaging person with amazing skill to articulate and teach online. My son loves working with her
Liz Y
20th Sep 2023
Florencia F
Florencia is a great piano tutor. She is teaching my 12 year old son. She is very professional, explains things in a simple and effective manner and makes the lessons engaging. She's friendly and polite. My son enjoys his lessons with Florencia very much.
Sam L
4th Sep 2023
Robert S
I am so pleased with Robert, He is the right tutor for me .
I`m in my seventies now and also a have an eye sight disability . am getting my confidence back so as to play my piano .I am slower than I thought at this but Robert shows me my lessen in a classroom this is new to me as well , headset microphone still getting used to this on my computer .
Robert helps me sort any problems with this ,then back to my lesser work in progress so I can play my electric piano by ear in the future. thanks from Dennis B
Dennis B
11th Aug 2023
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