DM Piano Tuition
ABOUT ME
Donna Mercer
Based in Hastings, East Sussex, I have twelve years' experience in teaching piano, to people of a variety of ages and educational backgrounds. When I'm not teaching, accompanying, or performing, I can be found playing games or singing folk songs with my friends, enjoying the outdoors, and home-educating my children.
I enjoy tailoring lessons to each student's needs, preferences, and learning-styles, and have both personal and professional experience with neurodivergent children and adults. Students may play just for fun and stress-relief, or they may choose to work towards exams or performances, but whichever route they take, my aim is for them to feel excited about playing the piano, and confident in exploring the various aspects of playing, creating and understanding music.
I have a Grade 8 (Distinction) in both piano and music-theatre, and specialised in music for my BA (Hons) degree, which included a module with Trinity Laban Conservatoire: Certificate in the Practice of Music Making. I haven't finished studying yet - I'm always looking for opportunities to improve my own skills and knowledge.
Enhanced DBS Certificate available on request.
Lessons
One-to-one lessons
You can expect to develop technical and creative skills through playing, reading and writing music, games, improvisation, listening activities, and more. You must be able to access a piano or keyboard with full-size keys in order to practise between lessons.
Half-hour lessons paid weekly are charged at £20, with discounts available for longer lessons and block bookings.
Prospective students will be invited to a free trial lesson, lasting approximately 20 minutes.
Group lessons
Small group sessions for 4-11 year-olds. These aim to develop foundational musical skills through group singing, games, rhythm and creativity exercises, as well as providing an introduction to piano playing. It is not necessary to have an instrument at home or to purchase any materials for this class.
Age 4-6 £7.50
Age 7-11 £10.00
Please contact me for details of dates and availability.