What the Clients Say

“I’ve been having piano lessons with Richard for around three years now, having not had lessons since leaving school in 1995. My lessons with Richard are both energising and exhausting in equal measure – an addictive mix of being totally stretched whilst at the same time enforcing switch off from the day to day work stresses! I’ve gone from someone who could make a reasonable attempt at Beethoven’s Fur Elise to someone who is now tackling Liszt’s Liebestraum. Even my Mum – now in her 70s – has started having lessons with Richard, as a beginner and is thoroughly enjoying it, even if she puts me to shame with the amount of practice she puts in!”
Amy Leonard, Director of Corporate Affairs, Partnerships for Schools

“My lesson with Richard is the highlight of my month – a completely absorbing departure from the daily grind. It was exhilarating to be playing Brahms after just two lessons. I wish I had started at five, instead of 55, but I am catching up.”
Richard Hardie, Vice-Chair of UBS Limited

"After an hour's lesson with Richard, I'm revitalized and motivated to keep practising a difficult piece and to tackle difficult tasks at work. For me, it is the perfect stress buster. I certainly can't worry about anything. The lesson requires my full concentration. Best of all, it's fun!"
Stacey Overholt, a Cayman Island lawyer and partner in the firm Maples and Calder

"I am constantly amazed at Richard's patience and good humour as I stumble around the keyboard. He infuses his lessons with passion, insight and technical perfectionism, and at the same time conveys a wonderful sense of enjoyment in the music. He sets very high standards, but is also very forgiving if you don't always reach them. His lessons and concerts are truly inspirational."
Guy Collins, Financial TV journalist