Piano lessons with Ashley Kingsley

About Me

My name is Ashley Kingsley,

 Ive performed for over 30 years as the session and touring keyboard player for numerous Platinum selling Artists , ( even After shows gigs with Prince) , Im currently the musical director for Beverley Knight MBE..

Whatever your reason to take piano lessons , im here to help, 

why come to lessons with me?

  1. Vast knowledge of all styles of piano/genres.
  2. I give students all types of Interesting songs that will help improve levels consistently , the exact level for what is needed , whatever age or level.
  3. I teach students how to  practise effectively (an over looked skill)
  4. honest approach works, I don’t waste any time to fix bad habits !.
  5. I always breed confidence in your learning, piano is not easy ! but everyone can get there with my help!
  6. my life intuition is top notch mainly from 30 years working with every type of person and I use this to help every student enjoy the lessons and improve!

Face to face lessons

piano lessons at my lovely home in Hanover Brighton on my stunning upright piano.

Please check my testimonials!

Online Lessons

You will need wifi, a keyboard with speakers or a piano and Skype, Facetime or Zoom which are all free communication tools. Online lessons work extremely well.

1st Lesson Free

I’m now offering a free 15 min taster lesson online or in person, this enables me to establish the best method for each student and to see if you like my style

Testimonials

Ashley Kingsley is a fantastic teacher. He teaches the ways to read music, techniques and play songs you desire to play and even support you if you love to create music like I do! As a student of his, Ashley has got me through loads of … More

Kit L

Ashley is a great piano teacher. Starting to learn the piano from scratch as an adult is not easy but I’m learning quickly thanks to his approach. His feedback is always helpful and the lessons enjoyable. Definitely recommend!

Loris Leiva

Ashley is not just a brilliant teacher, he’s a really inspirational musician. He’s a very accomplished and recognised talent in the industry, so his students are lucky to have him as their guide. He teaches our teenage son, who has really … More

Guy Longmore

Ashley has been teaching me how to play piano for two years now .. this certainly is no mean feat for him, I can assure you. As an adult beginner learner, his patience with my learning is worth every penny. He is patient (like a saint), … More

Jasmine Harvey

Ashley is an amazing teacher who has accommodated me wonderfully as an adult learner. He gives me a lot of autonomy over which pieces we cover and has a very modern approach to piano teaching. I would thoroughly recommend him to anyone of any ability!

Ben Elliott

Wow ! What a skilled, cheerful and patient teacher . My son loves his piano lessons and learning with Ashley. Lessons happen in the home which is a calm colourful and clean place to learm . My son has an unusual learning style and it’s been wonderful to see him develop in himself through these lessons. Thanks !!!

Lucy Turner

I’d really recommend Ashley! I retook up learning piano after playing it as a kid, and he’s been great in teaching me how to learn new pieces and read music again. Really appreciate his patience and he’s super friendly.

Barney Cox

Ashley has been teaching me piano for over a year now. He is always a kind and patient tutor, who goes the extra mile to find pieces that I’ll enjoy and that challenge me too. His flexibility allows me to play new pieces in a traditional … More

Joy Osman

I started learning the piano with Ashley at the beginning of the year. I have remote lessons over zoom and they have worked out fantastic. Ashley’s style of teaching is great! Each lesson has been a lot of fun and I’ve noticed how much I’ve … More

David Burbury

I am glad that I found a teacher who is kind, patient, knowledgeable and always positive! My daughter tends to give up quickly when results are slow, but Ashley’s natural ability to encourage, and to not give up kept her going. She is now … More

Ola

Ashley is a patient and encouraging piano teacher. My playing has improved loads since having lessons with Ashley, he helps me to feel relaxed and confident in my playing. I would definitely recommend him to adults who are starting out or looking to improve.

Natalie James

My daughter started as a beginner, she has been having lessons with Ashley for almost 2 years and has learnt so much. She really enjoys her lessons and Ashley is a great teacher, he has lots of patience and is great with her. She was very … More

Luisa ashcroft

Ashley is a brilliant piano teacher and I can’t recommend him enough. Very talented, encouraging and friendly, I love my lessons. Ashley tailors the lessons to the style of piano I’m interested in and genres I like, which make the lessons … More

Pamela Copeland

Ashley is an amazing teacher, for Piano and for Logic X Pro/Production in my experience. Not only is he a nice guy to talk to who takes interest in you as an individual, but he is also highly skilled and experienced, and he provides … More

Sam trigg

I have been a student of Ashley for over 3 years. The lessons have been invaluable to me. Ashley is very knowledgeable not only in piano and music theory but also in many aspects within music production and the music industry. I have had … More

Annie Evans

Exams :

I teach ABRSM grades 1-8 ( 24-25 new syllabus), Trinity and Rock School contemporary piano grades 1-8.
I have a 100 % pass rate with all my students who have taken them.

Music Production/logic pro

I also teach students from age 14+ basic to advanced music producing in Logic Pro (for music composing)

Basic Disclosure :

I have an up to date, basic disclosure certificate proving I have no prior convictions for your reference, if requested.

Contact

To request a 2025 rates pdf

akinglives@gmail.com

Call me with any questions

+44 7957 254760

THANKS FOR VISITING!
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