Author: Lorraine Liyanage

Owner of the SE22 Piano School in East Dulwich. Founder and Director of the Dulwich Music Festival. Piano teacher based in East Dulwich since 2007.

Piano Lessons in East Dulwich at the SE22 Piano School

Piano Lessons in East Dulwich at the SE22 Piano School

The SE22 Piano School stands out as the best piano school in South London due to its exceptional combination of highly qualified instructors, comprehensive curriculum, personalised teaching approach, and a track record of consistently producing outstanding results. With a strong emphasis on individualised attention and a supportive learning environment, the school has gained a reputation for nurturing students’ musical talents, fostering a deep understanding of piano technique, and enabling them to reach their full potential as musicians. Additionally, the school’s commitment to staying abreast of the latest teaching methods and incorporating innovative technologies ensures that students receive the most up-to-date and effective instruction available.

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Finding an accompanist for your music exam

Every exam session we receive a high volume of last-minute enquiries from exam candidates looking for an accompanist, usually for an exam within 2 days’ time. Often the candidates has been let down by a pianist hence the late request, but other times, it appears that they haven’t realised an accompanist is needed. Here are a few tips to guarantee you will be able to find an accompanist.

  1. Book an exam time that takes place before 1.30pm. Most private music teachers start working when children finish school. That means that from 3.30pm onwards, we are not able to accompany as we will have a busy afternoon and evening of teaching. The minute you get your exam time do call them up and change it to an earlier slot, even if that means choosing a different venue.
  2. Pick an exam centre with a warm-up piano. As the requests are sent so late, this does not usually allow time for a rehearsal in advance. This only leaves us with the option to rehearse in the 5 or 10 minutes you get in the warm-up room. However if your venue does not have a warm-up facility, then this won’t be an option. Do check in advance with the Local Representative or the exam board directly to find out about each venue. Exam centres often change the layout so we can’t reliably inform you which centre has a piano for warming up!
  3. How Much to Pay? Here are the Musician’s Union rates. As an example, Grades 1 – 5 will be a minimum of £49 plus travel time and the cost of the travel fare. Sundays or Bank Holiday incur time and a half costs. We will quote a price when you enquire. Payment is required in advance by bank transfer. If you are driving, a lift back to the station is always appreciated. Some of our lovely musicians even book us an Uber which is also very helpful to get back to East Dulwich in time to teach our students.

Good luck to all the Year 5 students sitting their Music Aptitude Test for Claremont High School Academy on the 10th of June 2023!

Good luck to all the Year 5 students sitting their Music Aptitude Test for Claremont High School Academy on the 10th of June 2023!

Music Scholarship Preparation at the SE22 Piano School

Remember, the SE22 Piano School tutors are here to help prepare you for the upcoming test. Although time is running out to book a 1-to-1 lesson, don’t worry, as SE22 Piano School also offers digital downloads that you can use with your teacher. These resources are designed to familiarize you with the style of test you will hear on the day.

Embrace this opportunity, practice with dedication, and know that you have the support and resources needed to perform your best. Wishing you all the success in your music aptitude test!

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