

One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Stephen will be happy to arrange your first Music Theory lesson.
Stephen
One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Stephen will be happy to arrange your first Music Theory lesson.
- Rate £50
- Response 3h
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Students50+
Number of students Stephen has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
Number of students Stephen has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

£50/hr
- Music Theory
- Composition
- Songwriting
- Classical Music
Stephen Guy Daltry - Professional Pianist and Composer , 30 years experience, teaching Piano and Theory to all levels.(ABRSM)
- Music Theory
- Composition
- Songwriting
- Classical Music
Lesson location
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At Stephen's house: London
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at your home or in a public place : will travel up to 5 km from London
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One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Stephen will be happy to arrange your first Music Theory lesson.
About Stephen
- What kind of experience do you have?
I have been teaching piano to both children and adults since 1993, as well as lecturing and giving workshops in music at colleges and institutions such as Rowan Arts and Cambridge University, where I have been a music tutor at the Moving Image Studio.
I am an Affiliated Member (visiting artist researcher) of the Digital Studio for Design, Representation and Communication (DIGIS), Martin Centre, University of Cambridge. -
Do you have an up-to-date DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service, formerly CRB) Certificate?
Yes. -
Where and with whom did you train?
I trained with Dr Frank May in Pianoforte at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and also Jean Phillips at Christ Church College, Canterbury.
Do you belong to any professional organisations?
I am an Associate Member of the British Academy of Composers, Songwriters and Authors, and an Associate Member of PRS, and of Equity. I am also an Affiliated Member of DIGIS, Cambridge University. - Tell me about some of your current students.
My student Joshua has just attained a Distinction pass (70 out of 75) in his Grade 5 theory and my pupil Martina Donnolly achieved distinction passes in her piano-playing and is now preparing for Grade 6 Piano; she is one of my many students who have achieved Merit and Distinction passes in their ABRSM piano and theory exams.
I also have many pupils, adults included, who simply want to play for pleasure and improve their technique without entering exams.
I also organise concerts for my pupils: it's important for them to have the experience of playing in front of an audience.
About the lesson
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levels :
Beginner
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Kids
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
I am a piano teacher, pianist and composer.
- Which subject(s) do you teach?
I teach Piano (& ABRSM grades), Theory (ABRSM grades), Composition, and Songwriting. -
Tell me about your qualifications.
I have a 1st Class Honours degree in Music from Christ Church College, Canterbury and Grade 8 Distinction in piano-playing.
I studied with Dr Frank May at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama and then privately.
I have recently performed candle-lit piano concerts in Bedford, Reading, St Albans and many other towns.
I have played piano for many theatre and broadcast television productions including BBC's 'The Hunt', 'The 2000 Year Old Computer', 'Diana, Secrets Behind the Crash' and feature films such as 'The Moo Man'.
I had a scholarship in Composing for Film at the National Film & Television School, 1990-1994. -
How much do you charge?
I charge £50 per hour and £27 per half hour when travelling to pupils' homes but it is £45 per hour and £25 for half hour when teaching at home- and I can give some discount on a block of lessons, which parents and pupils often book.
- Where do you teach?
I teach from home, (I'm 5-10mins walk from South Acton station and 10-15mins from Chiswick Station) but I can travel to homes in Chiswick, East Sheen, Mortlake and Richmond. -
When are you available?
I teach every day except Sunday. I teach children 3.30 to 8.30pm weekdays generally and some Saturdays. I teach adults in the mornings, early afternoons, before 3.30pm or in the evenings.
- Which ages and levels do you teach?
I enjoy teaching all levels, particularly children and adults at beginner and intermediate levels. -
Which qualifications do you prepare your students for? I prepare students for the ABRSM Graded Music Examinations 1-8 in Practical and Theory.
I also have occasional concerts. I held a pupils' concert at the Richmond Adult Community Centre that was a great success.
Review
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Perfect! Lovely man, knowledgable and approachable!
- Abbey is in my view a talented music student with a real flair for composition.Stephen's response :
Excellent! The lesson went well and Stephen definitely seems to be very experienced but I won't be continuing for the time being. Many thanks.
- Miriam is a very talented film composer, i am encouraged by your review Miriam because i wasn’t sure i was much help. All the best with your next album!Stephen's response :
Perfect! Very good tutor with a lot of expertise. Very responsive with messaging and grading work also.
- Excellent student, very focused and eager to learn, and musically literate.Stephen's response :
Perfect! Stephens a great piano teacher. Both my children (11 & 8 now) are doing really well.
- Very well indeed - am still teaching her.Stephen's response :
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Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher
Stephen is a very talented musician with a great skill for teaching piano and making the experience enjoyable. I remember the agony when I used to take piano lessons and it made me see it as a burden. But Stephen taught our kids in such a way that they feel proud when they play, they put themselves forward to school concerts and also they fight between them on who gets to play the piano next. While I believe it is very important that one enjoys learning, Stephen also focussed on the important aspects necessary to getting the kids through the grade exams and master music theory. I strongly recommend Stephen as a piano tutor who has been teaching our kids at home for more than 6 years.
Stephen’s teaching methods are fun as well as educational. And our son has certainly thrived in his love of music and playing the piano since we were lucky enough to have had Stephen recommended to us. We would have no hesitation in recommending him.
Stephen is a very good piano teacher . He has taught for many years now two of my children with remarkable results, my daughter got 2 distinctions in the last 2 exams.
I have been studying with Stephen since 2014 and I couldn't have picked a better teacher. He has been able to motivate me through my piano studies allowing me to develop as a musician; he's not only teaching me how to play but giving his background in composition too he's always providing me context and useful tips on how to perform. Not only Stephen is excellent technically but he's a top notch example of how to complement technique with musicality and all-around learning. Last bust not least Stephen is friendly, professional and simply a pleasure to be around.
I am a retired lady who has taken up piano again after a lapse of many years. I find Stephen an entertaining and helpful teacher and particularly appreciate him allowing me to progress at my own pace as I am only playing for my own pleasure.
ChristineStephen Daltry has taught my children piano for just over a year and they have both flourished in that period of time. My older child can now read music and play a number of tunes competently and my younger son who only started a few months ago is also progressing very well.
Stephen has also encouraged their interest and enthusiasm such that they both really enjoy playing and practice willingly.
I have no hesitation in recommending Stephen.View more recommendations
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- £50
Pack prices
- 5h: £235
- 10h: £470
Travel
- + £5
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