Private Piano Lessons · In-Person & Online
Learn Piano the Way Music Deserves to Be Taught
One-on-one piano lessons for every age and level, from first notes to Grade 8 exam preparation, taught by Almira Hart — offline in the studio or online from anywhere in the world.
15+ yrs
Teaching experience
200+
Students taught
Grade 8
Exam preparation
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About Your Teacher
Meet Almira Hart
Almira Hart has spent over fifteen years teaching piano to students of every age, from curious five-year-olds playing their first scale to adults preparing for Grade 8 examinations. Her approach blends solid technique and music theory with a genuine love of the instrument, so lessons never feel like a chore.
Every student follows a personal learning path built around their goals, whether that's passing a graded exam, playing a favourite song, or simply enjoying music as a lifelong hobby. Lessons are available both in the studio and online, so distance is never a barrier to learning.
- ✓Certified piano educator, Grade 8 and exam-board syllabus specialist
- ✓Personalised lesson plans for children, teens and adults
- ✓Flexible scheduling for in-person and online students
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Courses
Lessons for Every Stage
Every course is available offline in the studio or online by video call, so you can learn in whichever way suits you best.
Beginner Foundations
Note reading, posture, hand position and first pieces — a gentle, confident start for children and adults new to piano.
Enquire about this course →Intermediate Repertoire
Building technique through classical, contemporary and film-score pieces while strengthening theory and sight-reading.
Enquire about this course →Grade Exam Preparation
Structured preparation through to Grade 8, covering pieces, scales, aural tests and sight-reading for exam boards.
Enquire about this course →Adult Learners
A relaxed, judgment-free pace designed around busy schedules, for adults returning to piano or starting fresh.
Enquire about this course →In-Person Lessons
One-on-one sessions in the studio, on an acoustic grand piano, with all learning materials provided.
Online Lessons
Live, interactive lessons by video call from anywhere, with digital sheet music and recordings to practise with.
Resources
Everything You Need Between Lessons
Every student gets access to practice materials designed to make time away from the piano just as productive as time spent at it.
Practice Sheets
Printable weekly practice trackers to build consistent habits between lessons.
Sight-Reading Library
A growing collection of graded sight-reading exercises for every level.
Exam Guides
Clear breakdowns of what to expect at each grade, from repertoire to aural tests.
Recorded Lessons
Students get replays of their online sessions to review technique at home.
Community
A Community That Grows Together
Students of every age and level come together through recitals, group practice sessions and an online student circle — because learning piano is more rewarding when it's shared.
“My son went from barely reading notes to performing at his first recital in under a year. The lessons are patient and genuinely fun for him.”
“Preparing for my Grade 8 exam online felt just as focused as being in the room. Clear feedback every single session.”
“Coming back to piano after twenty years away, I was nervous — the pace and encouragement made it easy to fall back in love with playing.”
Support
Book a Free Trial Lesson
Have a question, or ready to start? Send a message and Almira Hart will get back to you to find a lesson time that works.
Common Questions
Do I need my own piano to start?
A full keyboard with weighted keys is enough to begin. For exam preparation, access to an acoustic piano is recommended closer to the exam.
How are online lessons taught?
Live one-on-one video call lessons with shared sheet music on screen, followed by a recording of the session for practice at home.
What age can students start?
Students as young as five are welcome, alongside teens and adults of any age or experience level.