I am a piano teacher and musician living and working in Didcot, South Oxfordshire. I studied music at the University of Southampton, where I also gained an MA in museum studies.
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My philosophy of piano lessons is to encourage students to become independent and well rounded musicians who enjoy music making at the piano.
I have been teaching piano since 2012, and run a thriving studio from my home in Didcot. Students have lessons on a Kemble upright piano, that is well maintained and regularly tuned.
In addition to piano teaching I am organist and Director of Music at St Helen’s Church, Benson, and keen to connect with other local church musicians.
To maintain and develop my instrumental skill I have regular piano and organ lessons with local teachers. I sing alto in Thames Consort, and play trombone in Abingdon Concert Band, and Roke and Benson Brass Band.
In my spare time I play the trombone and cello, knit usually whilst listening to crime drama novels, and spend time with my two dogs.
At a glance
- Grade 8 ABRSM piano
- Grade 6 ABRSM music theory
- dipABRSM in instrumental teaching (piano)
- Level 5 Musicianship from British Kodaly Academy (High Distinction).
- BA Music from the University of Southampton
- MA Museums and Galleries (History of Textiles and Dress) from the University of Southampton
- Full DBS check (refreshed yearly)
- Fully insured
- Member of SoundSense
- Member of Incorporated Society of Musicians
- Member and General Secretary for the Society of Women Organists
Barbara Kennedy 