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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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56 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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£54/hr
5.0
Dave G
Professional Musician, Composer & Piano tutor
*Due to high demand we can only offer lessons online or at Dave's home studio in Clapham South (Poynders Gardens)* **Please note that Dave's current rates are 30min=£33.5, 45min=£42 and 60min=£51**Hi, my name is Dave. I'm a Musician, Composer, Guitar, Piano & Bass tutor with over 20 years experience. After receiving a degree in Contemporary music, I was privileged to enjoy a fruitful career not only as a music teacher but also as a full time composer and performer, both live and in the studio. Please follow the links below for examples. Music which I composed, performed and recorded was scre...
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£62/hr
5.0
Dan F
Classical & Jazz Piano Lessons Piano Piano
Classical and Jazz Piano Lessons includingpreparation for ABRSM and TRINITY Exams. I Began studying music in Italy at the age of eight. I’ve started first with classical music achieving a Piano Bachelor with the highest marks of the session. During my studies besides Classical Music I've been focusing my interest and enthusiasm on jazz music. Until today I'veworked as Classical and jazz Pianist, composer and session musician in Europe, USA and UK. I’ve always been teaching privately classical and jazz music, Theory, Harmony, composition and improvisation. I’ve started teaching to my students my ow...
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£31/hr
5.0
Florencia F
Piano Tutor - Theatre and Film. I teach it, I make it.
My name is Florencia and I am a music and Spanish teacher. I have experience teaching beginners and preparing for exams (Instituto Cervantes, GCSE, A level). I have developed my main teaching experience privately, in High School and in several artistic workshops and projects for children. I am enthusiastic, patient and I like trying out different methods, from more traditional to more creative ones, according to the students personality, necessities and objectives.Spanish is my native language and I started studying a Bachelor in Spanish Literature and Music. I finished the Bachelor in Music Composition...
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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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£40/hr
5.0
Alice P
Fun, Engaging and Experienced Teacher Piano
Hello! I’m Alice – a passionate, friendly, and experienced music teacher with over a decade of private and school-based teaching practice. I specialise in piano, vocals, and music theory, and enjoy helping my students grow in their musical skill, creativity, and confidence.I hold a First-Class Bachelor's degree in Music and a First-Class Master’s degree in Composition and Sonic Art, and I’m currently studying for a PhD in Music Composition. My academic background gives me a deep understanding of both practical and theoretical music, which I aim to integrate into all of my lessons in a fun and acc...
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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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