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
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.
With an extensive knowledge of piano styles and genres, I tailor every lesson to the student’s age, ability and musical interests.
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.
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.
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
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
I teach ABRSM grades 1-8 ( 27-28 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.
I also teach students from age 14+ basic to advanced music production in Logic Pro (for music creation)

I’m now also teaching beginner guitar lessons. I cover all the basic open chords, barre chords, reading simple tablature, and general foundational techniques.
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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Tell me a little about your goals and I’ll help you choose the right lesson.