About James...
As well as being classically trained, James has had the added advantageof being a live performer and has gigged professionally since his teens both in piano bars and as a keyboard/synth player in various bands. This experience gives him a different dimension to his teaching and an advantage over the average school music teacher.
Incorporating the best of both worlds into his teaching style - the strict reading discipline of classical with the freedom of improvisation and the less heavy approach to playing commercial music - makes James the perfect teacher for all ages and styles.
| "I firmly believe in teaching to suit the individual persons needs and abilities. I've learned from experience not everyone wants to be Mozart - most people just love music and want to have fun playing their favourite songs and tunes. Of course there has to be a sensible commitment to daily practice, but depending on level & ability, steady progress for most beginners can be achieved with 20-30 minutes each day" |