The physical and mental benefits of playing music have long been recognised. The piano, in particular, has been an unparalleled outlet for those seeking escape, creative expression, and simply fun and joy. Recent years have only seen more evidence of the benefits of piano come to light, linking music making to a healthy body, a healthy mind, and a healthy life. Some benefits of studying piano include stress relief, improved cognitive abilities, reduced anxiety, and increased confidence. Playing piano also requires patience and discipline – two traits that can be useful in other areas of life. Studying piano has also been shown to amazingly improve memory — particularly verbal memory — and build good habits like focus and perseverance, diligence and creativity. Children who had a few years of piano study under their belts could remember twenty percent more vocabulary words than their peers.

I offer one-to-one piano lesson for children and adults. I have gained more than 15 years of experience working as a music, singing and piano teacher, and I believe that learning piano can be a great fun!

I use a special method based on learning theory of music, which makes piano studies a lot easier. My pupils successfully participated in various musical festivals and other special events, such as Torbay Music Festival and Plymouth Music Festival. Most of them normally take graded music exams.

I teach from my home in Paignton, and also at Galmpton CoE Primary School.

Please contact me via email marianicolmusic@gmail.com, or by mobile or WhatsApp +44(0)7717 682 755.