My career as a pianist and music teacher has taken me all over the British Isles, Europe and the lecture halls of Santiago de Cuba…
I am an MMus with over 20 years of professional piano teaching and performance experience, currently based in Hebden Bridge and offering piano lessons to all ages and abilities (in person or online) throughout the Calderdale area.
I teach ABRSM Grade 1-8, classical, jazz, blues, pop, folk and contemporary music styles. Check out my video below for a sneak peek!
Whether you need help preparing for your piano or music exams, want to learn how to play your favourite pop songs, brush up your repertoire, note reading skills, learn jazz chord theory or craft your composition, you can ask me anything - I am here to help you achieve your musical aims and the lesson will be tailored to suit YOUR personal needs.
TESTIMONIALS
I believe every learning experience should be an exciting and collaborative one for everyone in the room. No matter what our age and ability, our learning experience is a shared conversation between both teacher and pupil. My work as a musician and composer would only be half of what it is without the knowledge and inspiration I receive every day from my students:
“Leighton has been teaching me for over 6 years and has helped me to pass 5 ABRSM exams. He is always extremely clear in his lessons and very good at explaining things at any level. His dedication to teaching and love of music show in his ability to teach various different styles from contemporary pop to more classical pieces making him an ideal piano teacher for anyone. He has not only improved my skill as a pianist but helped me to become a better all-round musician, giving me the confidence to explore areas of music that I may not have otherwise”.
Thomas (ABRSM Grade 8) Hebden Bridge
"If you ever wished you could play the piano but were too nervous to take lessons - go to Leighton! He is a brilliant musician and composer and a very professional music teacher. His lessons are inspiring and he always listens to what you want to learn and then works with you to achieve this. He analyses his pupils learning styles which make his lessons unique and fun as well as productive. He is very kind and the time just flies by and you realise you have learned so much in a very short space of time."
Heather, York.