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Reviews

Learning with Suzanne is always fun and very enjoyable. Her enthusiasm is infectious, and as a complete beginner in my 50s, her kindness and patient guidance is helping me achieve a long held ambition to play the piano. Learning on-line this year has been fantastic, and is very easy and stress free; Suzanne and I are even going to carry on with our on-line lessons when I move to Cornwall shortly.

Alison

I've known Suzanne for nearly 20 years because all 3 of my children have learnt piano with her. From no knowledge of music to all 3 successfully passing grade 8. She is a great music teacher!

M.Y.

Suzanne is a very patient and gentle teacher, and I greatly enjoy my video piano lessons with her. She retains her sense of humour which is necessary when teaching me! With her patient encouragement I am making good progress and greatly enjoying learning to play the piano. I can’t recommend her highly enough. Setting up the video technology is straightforward, and if you have difficulty, Suzanne’s husband, Paul, is an IT professional and can help you! If you want to learn to play the piano as an adult, Suzanne is the teacher for you.

Jeremy

I have been doing my piano lessons with Suzanne for 2 years now and I honestly never thought I would be able to play the piano to the level I have reached today. Suzanne makes learning the piano a fun and easy experience, she is a very kind and patient lady who is really easy to get along with. Since covid19 we have been doing virtual lessons which I must say have been absolutely fantastic!! I'm not the greatest person when it comes to technology, however with the kind guidance from Suzanne and her IT Husband I have been able to get the best set up for me which makes learning from home a lot easier!

If I could recommend any piano Tutor I would definitely recommend Suzanne!!!

Elisha

Suzanne is an excellent piano teacher who makes you feel at ease at the keys! We started learning at 7 years old and made it all the way to Grade 8. She is very calm, friendly and always smiling. Our Wednesday evenings feel very different now without a lesson to look forward to. We would recommend Suzanne to anyone looking to learn.

Suzanne really struck a chord with us. She is a natural teacher as piano is her forte. She always has time for a chat and cheers you up if feeling off-key or flat. We would definitely recommend Suzanne as a piano teacher - she is really grand!

Molly & Jessica

Suzanne taught me piano from the age of 5 to 17, and was always so kind. She had such an understanding teaching manner and was always so patient. I always felt comfortable to learn and grow from both herself and her teaching environment!

Chloe

Patient and encouraging. An excellent teacher.

Emily

I really enjoyed my piano lessons with Suzanne. She is the best piano teacher!

P.Y.

Suzanne was an excellent piano teacher from when I first started playing piano to when I finished my ABRSM Grade 8 piano exam. I would highly recommend Suzanne to anyone wanting to learn to play piano as a hobby or to achieve grades.

Howun Lam

I have been learning with Suzanne for a few months but already I am making great progress. As an adult learning a new skill, it can be a little daunting but Suzanne’s approach puts you at ease straight away and I already feel like I have achieved so much.

Andrew

Suzanne made me feel very at ease with my lessons and she gave me courage to restart my learning piano again after many years.

Anne

Suzanne is a fantastic teacher, very patient and has been more than happy to change lessons to my own personal aims and goals. She has been very flexible with my lessons and has catered for the times when I have been absent for a few weeks, ensuring that I don’t miss out on any practicing. I 100% recommend her for a beginner! Excellent and approachable manner and 5 stars all round!

Nish

Piano lessons online with Suzanne have proven to be very effective and she is a delight. Great attention to detail and good humour. She’s well organised and crucially her IT set up works really well with a solid connection, in contrast to other possibilities I tried. A new but very convenient and fun way to learn.

Marcus

I love my lessons with Suzanne as she is always really patient and enthusiastic. Her dedication to the piano and teaching is clearly evident as she attentively listens and gives precise feedback to ensure you, as the learner, develop all the skills needed to be a proficient pianist. Having had lessons with other teachers, I have to encourage you to book lessons with Suzanne. She won't just teach you to play the piano, she'll teach you the correct methods, theory and subtle techniques to elevate your performances beyond just playing well to playing with real skill and confidence!

Amy Peacock

My 2 children have had piano lessons with Suzanne since they were 5 up to the age of 18. Both loved their lessons and they worked towards practical grade exams, music theory as well as expanding their repertoire and love of the piano. Suzanne is a patient and thoughtful teacher and is able to get the best out of her students. Under Suzanne’s nurturing and enthusiastic teaching both children were awarded music scholarships at their school and both achieved their Grade 8. Suzanne doesn’t just teach to pass an exam but ensures that her pupils get a wide exposure to all types of piano music and develop a real love for the instrument, whether that is by playing hymns, Christmas carols or a song by Ed Sheeran. I would have no hesitation in recommending Suzanne as a teacher.

Anne-Marie Cracknell

My wife and I are in our early seventies and have been pupils of Suzanne for over 5 years. We cannot speak too highly of her both as a person and as a piano teacher.

She is extremely competent and an excellent teacher. As well as her evident skill as a pianist she has a wide technical knowledge too, which she imparts with an easy, gentle manner. She is kind and very patient and helpful.

We would recommend her, without any hesitation, to any potential pupil of whatever age.

Mike & Sue Evans

Suzanne has been my daughter's piano teacher for a couple of years now. She is an excellent piano teacher who teaches with great patience and understanding. She's always cheerful and provides a warm atmosphere for learning. My daughter who is now 8 years old loves her and looks forward to her lessons.

We tried a few teachers before we found Suzanne and I can tell the difference as my daughter feels well supported and has made remarkable progress ever since we met her.

Her progress has not been hindered by the lockdown as Suzanne came up with a brilliant style of online lessons that works very well for us. She guided us on how to set up in order to get the best online experience.

I am very pleased with Suzanne and would highly recommend her.

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