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Hello, my name is Susanne Watson and I am one of Hertfordshire\u2019s most experienced piano teachers with a BA honours degree, ALCM Diploma and the Associated Board of Music\u2019s teaching qualification. I am also a member of the European Piano Teachers Association<\/a>.\u00a0Lessons take place in my beautiful\u00a0<\/em>room in Lower Stondon, just 10 minutes from Hitchin<\/em>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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With over 20 years\u2019 experience of both music theory and practice, I have taught privately and in schools. Children can begin playing as soon as they have some reading ability and adult beginners, or those returning to the piano after a gap are always welcome.<\/p>\n

Read more about my approach\u00a0on the\u00a0Lessons<\/a> page.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” background_color=”rgba(183,188,191,0.62)” side_padding=”15″ z_index=”” css=”.vc_custom_1528741741798{padding-bottom: 80px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1527463723202{padding-top: 80px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Lessons<\/em><\/h3>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Lessons vary according to level (if taking exams) but are typically half an hour for beginners, forty-five minutes for intermediate players and an hour for advanced players.<\/p>\n

I teach children from around the age of five and adults of any age or ability. For those wishing to take exams, I am happy to teach Associated Board<\/a> and Trinity College<\/a> exam syllabuses up to Grade 8, as well as Associated Board theory. Find out more information about lessons, my fees, prices and a trial lesson.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1528548513710{padding-bottom: 40px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1528295066838{padding-top: 80px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;}” el_id=”myapproach”]<\/p>\n

My Approach<\/em><\/h3>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]My student-centred approach is grounded in the study of how children learn. I provide calm and positive lessons with lots of praise that enhance the feeling of achievement.<\/p>\n

Research has shown that children who learn to play a musical instrument, reach a higher level of attainment in wider education. They do better at school.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” background_color=”#6d98bf” side_padding=”15″ z_index=””][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1527462150832{padding-top: 80px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

email<\/a>, Facebook<\/a> or preferably by telephone on 01462 239 852. For more information visit my Contact<\/a> page.<\/p>\n

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