Ivory Duo Piano Ensemble's
Blackheath Piano Studio
Cultivating excellence in music performance
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Classical, Modern/Jazz, Theory & Aurals, GCSE/A Level
Classical Piano
Piano lessons are always one-to-one. Beginners start with 30' weekly lessons. 45' and 60' lessons available according to level. All our students are prepared for ABRSM & Trinity exams and we have a 100% pass rate. Most students attain merits and distinctions.
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The studio organises one to two student concerts per year and sends pupils to competitive festivals. Our students have won many scholarships, awards and have gone on to graduate from prestigious universities in the UK and the US (RCM, RNCM, Guildhall, Trinity-Laban Conservatoire, Sheffield University, New York University, Boston Conservatory).
Jazz& Modern Piano
Panayotis Archontides prepares students for the ABRSM Jazz Piano grades. It usually suits more advanced students and those who have had prior experience or at least some theoretical background. Recommended or those who have an interest in modern styles, improvisation, and composition.
Panayotis is a published arranger for piano solo and duets. Find him on Sheet Music Plus
Theory & Aurals
ABRSM Theory exam preparation, along with accelerated theory tuition for those aiming to pass the statutory Grade 5 theory (required for advanced ABRSM piano graded exams). Grades 1-8. The aural section of the graded exams (as well as those for private school scholarship exams/ specialist school aural tests) is taught as part of the normal lesson, but can also be taught as a separate subject especially to external students.
GCSE/A level in Music
We can offer a tailor made a course to prepare for the different sections and tasks and/or provide support as need arises.