Ivor

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About Ivor

Start your transformative musical journey with Ivor. Whether you're a beginner or continuing your learning journey, Ivor will help you enhance your musicianship, refine your technique, and boost your confidence and reach your goals.

Ivor's teaching philosophy focuses on nurturing you (or your child) as an independent and informed musician. He places a strong emphasis on musical literacy and theory, providing a solid foundation for all students. As you progress, Ivor guides you in exploring the beauty of music's historical context, adding depth to your performances.

While exams can serve as helpful benchmarks for some, Ivor's lessons are shaped to your unique goals and needs. Progress is a gradual journey, with technical and musical complexity increasing over time.

As a classical musician, Ivor's teaching approach begins with rhythm and builds up to intervals, building strong links with playing and understanding musical literacy. He incorporates Kodály techniques, making rhythm and pitch accessible through engaging games and exercises suitable for all ages, and aims to crate a fun, friendly learning environment. Equally vital is his focus on establishing efficient principles of alignment and posture while promoting freedom of movement in performing.

For optimal results, Ivor recommends weekly lessons, either online or in person, and daily practice sessions with quality equipment. Lesson duration is flexible, tailored to each student's requirements. Group lessons can also be arranged upon request.

With over 25 years of teaching experience, Ivor has worked with students of all ages, from early childhood to post-graduates and professionals in piano, classical singing, and composition. His exceptional teaching journey includes roles in primary schools, leadership positions in universities, he worked as a senior music examiner, travelling worldwide, and teaches on a distance learning music teacher training course for the International School of Musicians. He consistently achieves outstanding results with the majority of his students.

Join Ivor on a musical journey filled with inspiration, knowledge, and self-discovery. Unleash your full musical potential today!

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