Sharon

Based in Weybridge, Surrey, I welcome dedicated students of all ages and abilities, from beginners to advanced pianists. While I enjoy working with advanced students, I am always excited to nurture talented and serious learners at any level, including adults.

Since coming to London in 1999, I have had the privilege to work extensively with Andrew Ball, Irina Zaritskaya and Yonty Solomon, himself a pupil of Dame Myra Hess. I have also received many prestigious masterclasses and lessons in Belgium, England, Germany, Spain, in the U.S.A. and Israel, playing for eminent artists such as Galina Egyazarova, John O`Connor, Pavel Gililov, Bernard Roberts, Joseph Banowetz, Oxana Yablonskaja, Emanuel Ax, Paul Badura-Skoda, and Murray Perahia.

I have earned the Masters of Music in Advanced Performance at the Royal College of Music, London, and have since pursued my career as an active concert pianist, performing all around the world as part of the Amadeus Piano Duo. In addition to my concert career, I have taken care of my pupils for more than 18 years already, teaching them at distinguished public schools in London and in Hampshire, and also privately. They have all successfully performed at ABRSM exams, concerts, scholarships and auditions. Piano lessons can also be given in French.

Availability: Weekdays and Saturdays. Please contact me for availability.

Willing to travel: Home Only

Experience: In addition to my personal career as concert pianist and chamber musician, I have taught more than a hundred pupils (from beginners to professionals, including piano teachers) for more than 25 years, teaching them at distinguished public schools in London and in Hampshire, and also privately. They have all successfully performed at ABRSM exams, concerts, scholarships and auditions. Being an active performer as well as a teacher allows me to demonstrate accurately on the piano and inspire my pupils to a high level of piano playing.

Testimonials

"We have been incredibly fortunate to have Sharon as our son`s piano teacher for over 9 years. Under his dedicated guidance, my son has progressed from early beginner pieces all the way to successfully passing his ABRSM Grade 8 exam with distinction and over the past few years has continued to enjoy exploring the piano repertoire with Sharon.
Sharon can teach students of all ages with equal skill and enthusiasm. By the end of the very first lesson, Sharon had my son playing a part in a duet with him. My son left the lesson enthused and eager to return for the next one.
Sharon’s teaching stands out for his strong emphasis on musicality and style, as well as good technique. He maintains high standards while instilling a genuine passion for the piano and the classical repertoire. Lessons are always engaging and purposeful, with a perfect balance of pushing for excellence and nurturing a love for music.
Sharon takes preparing pieces for performance to the next level. His attention to the small details that combine to make a polished and stylish musical performance are evident in the comments from examiners and competition judges.
I cannot recommend Sharon highly enough to any parent seeking a committed, knowledgeable, and inspiring piano teacher." - Rachel

"I owe a lot to Sharon for the way my playing has improved over the past year. He is patient and kind and adapts to the needs of the student. He has a great sense of humour and is never discouraging. His love and passion for music are truly inspiring and evident through his playing and knowledge of the subject. He provides great advice on how to practice and his explanations of how the music can be played makes the seemingly impossible possible. It has been a privilege to work with him, I could not have asked for a better teacher. I highly recommend him to anyone." - Maki

"Mr is very passionate and a professional soloist, chamber musician and international concert pianist and has helped my two sons achieve outstanding results in the last 4 years. My 10 years old has completed grade 8 with a very high distinction, and my younger son has completed his grade 5 with distinction at the age of 7 only. Sharon has made the learning very enjoyable and interesting. The boys look forward to the lessons every week. Sharon goes beyond the normal teaching responsibilities by taking personal interest and preparing a well-thought plan for each repertoire. His recommendations to regular practice are the most important advice to listen to! Sharon prepared my sons for a number of competitions, performances and festivals with winning results always. I have travelled more than 30 miles every week to Mr as you rarely find the quality and wavelength that helps to shape young kids’ musical journey. Thank you Sharon!" - Sanjeev

My son has been learning piano with Sharon for almost two years now (starting as a complete beginner, aged 10) and has enjoyed his lessons immensely, making remarkable progress in this relatively short time. Sharon is a kind and patient teacher who has made learning really enjoyable for my son, whilst paying great attention to detail and technique which stood him in good stead for very successful exam and scholarship performances. I would wholeheartedly recommend him as a piano teacher, as would my son. - Clare

Sharon has helped me to receive a Distinction in my Grade 2 music exam through his patience when teaching and his keen attention to detail. His passion for music has fuelled my own and motivated me to practice more. Without this perfect combination of patience, passion and his own professional understanding of music I would not be the enthusiastic pianist I am today. - Nicola

Mr is one of the most thoughtful and interesting musicians of his generation. He has a deep understanding and love for the classical repertoire and is a charismatic communicator. All these qualities make of him a truly fascinating and effective teacher. - Marco

Sharon has been the piano teacher for my son and daughter for the past four years and I am extremely happy with their progress. Not only have they confidently moved on up through the grades, but, more importantly, they have developed a real love of the instrument. Sharon is patient, punctual and communicates a real love of music whilst still instilling the discipline and habits required for a high-level performance. - Nathalie

For the last year and a half, Sharon has introduced our son (now almost 7) to the piano, and all of us have greatly enjoyed the process. The results have been impressive, and our son received extremely encouraging feedback after his prep test. Sharon combines high standards and a methodical and structured approach as a teacher with considerable patience and a good sense of humour, which make him very adept at dealing with young children. - Frank

I started playing from age 10 completed all the grades by age 18. With a 15 year break from lessons I realised I needed some tuition again from a new teacher as I wasn`t progressing. Sharon has taken me back to first principles, carefully analysing everything about my playing, recommending and teaching various exercises and pieces to improve my technique. It has transformed my playing - within a few months of lessons I am now playing Chopin Etudes which I never thought would be possible! I highly recommend Sharon. - Nick

I started learning the piano with Mr in year 2 and gained a distinction in grade 5 last year when I was in year 6. His teaching is demanding but very effective. He does not let me move on without perfecting the pieces I am on, but he is always encouraging and emphasises musicality rather than just getting the notes right. I really enjoy our lessons. I have been to hear him in concert several times and very much admire his piano playing. I feel lucky to have such a good musician as my teacher. - Arthur

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