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Piano lessons in Brighton

with Ashley Kingsley

Personalised piano lessons for children and adults in Brighton and online

30+ years’ professional experience. 

Musical director for Beverley Knight MBE.

 100% exam pass rate

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About Me

My name is Ashley Kingsley,

I’ve spent more than 30 years performing as a session and touring keyboard player with numerous platinum-selling artists—including performing with Prince at one of his legendary aftershows. I’m currently the Musical Director for Beverley Knight MBE.

Whether you’re a complete beginner, returning to the piano or looking to take your playing to the next level, I’ll help you develop your skills, confidence and enjoyment of music.

Why learn with me?

With an extensive knowledge of piano styles and genres, I tailor every lesson to the student’s age, ability and musical interests.

  1. The right music at the right level
    I choose engaging pieces that challenge students appropriately and help them make consistent progress.
  2. Effective practice
    I teach students how to practise properly—an often-overlooked skill that makes an enormous difference.
  3. An honest, focused approach
    I identify unhelpful habits early and work patiently to correct them, ensuring each lesson is productive.
  4. Building confidence
    Learning the piano isn’t always easy, but with the right support, everyone can improve and enjoy their progress.
  5. Lessons tailored to the individual
    After 30 years of working with people from every background, I understand how to adapt my teaching so that each student feels comfortable, motivated and inspired.

Face-to-Face lessons

Enjoy personalised piano lessons at my home studio in Hanover, Brighton, on a beautiful upright piano. Take a look at my student testimonials to hear about their experiences.

Online Lessons

Online lessons take place on Zoom using the same personal meeting code each week. My overhead camera gives you a clear view of the keys, making every lesson easy to follow.

Free 15-minute Taster

Book a relaxed 15-minute taster, online or in person. We’ll discuss your goals, assess your current level and make sure my teaching style is right for you.

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What My Students Say

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 Preparation

I prepare students for ABRSM, Trinity and Rockschool piano exams from Grades 1–8. My students have achieved a 100% pass rate.

Music Production/Logic Pro

I teach Logic Pro and music production to students aged 14+, from complete beginners to advanced producers, with a focus on creating original music.

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Frequently Asked Questions

I teach children, teenagers and adults of all abilities—from complete beginners to advanced players. Every lesson is tailored to the student’s age, level, interests and goals.

I teach classical, pop, rock, jazz and contemporary piano, as well as improvisation, sight-reading, lead sheets and music theory.

Yes. I prepare students for ABRSM, Trinity and Rockschool examinations from Grades 1–8. I have a 100% pass rate with students who have taken exams.

Face-to-face lessons take place at my home studio in Hanover, Brighton. I also offer online lessons using a clear overhead camera view of the piano.

Yes. I offer a free 15-minute taster session, online or in person, so we can discuss your goals and see whether my teaching style is right for you.

Both regular weekly lessons and flexible daytime drop-in lessons are available. Click “View Lesson Fees” for the latest prices and lesson options.

Please give at least 24 hours’ notice if you need to rearrange a lesson. Lessons cancelled on the same day will count as used. If I need to cancel, the lesson will always be rearranged.

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