Music Classes for Babies & Toddlers

BABY AND TODDLER MUSIC CLASSES

Create a love of music from pre-school age

We know that many parents are looking for baby or toddler classes that will give their little one the best start in life. But with so many different options out there, how do you know which one to choose?! We believe that music plays a powerful role in the development of babies and young children, and the research backs us up. 

That’s why we set up our Musical Play classes for babies & toddlers. Just listen to what Fiona has to say about The Piano School music classes:

S has shown an interest in music since he was tiny, and as a musician myself I really wanted to find a music class that was suitable for babies but also high quality! We’ve both loved the Musical Play classes. He’s been fascinated by the singing and activities, and I’ve really appreciated learning songs that I can do at home with him.

Based on the most up-to-date research into how children learn music and taught by qualified and experienced music teachers, these classes are the perfect way to give your child the best start in life. Contact us today for more information and see how The Piano School can inspire your child’s love of music today!

What makes our BABY AND TODDLER MUSIC Classes so special?

Learn Through Play

A ‘learning music through play’ approach designed with your baby and toddler in mind

Space to MOVE

Space for movement, creativity, imagination and spontaneity in every lesson

Up to Date

An approach that is based on the most up-to-date research in how young children learn music

Qualified Tuition

A qualified and experienced music teacher who can guide you in how to make music with your child at home

Easy Transitions

An easy transition from music classes into piano lessons at the end of the course.

PROPS AND TOYS

We use a variety of props and toys available to keep babies and toddlers fully engaged

Get started in three easy steps...

Starting lessons with The Piano School takes three simple steps. Here’s how to get started.

VISIT

Visit a music class to see what we do

SIGN UP

Sign up for music classes with us

ENJOY

 Enjoy watching your child develop through making music!

Give your child the best start in life.
Enrol in Musical Play today!

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Get to Know Us

GET TO KNOW US

Meet The Piano School

The Piano School is a vibrant collective of experienced piano teachers who believe that everyone should be able to play the music they love!

Founded in 2012, our vision has always been to transform the way instrumental teaching is done. Traditional piano lessons focus almost completely on one style of music (generally classical) and don’t usually have much room for input or ideas from the student. They also involve learning – and teaching – on your own. But we believe that engaging with music in community is not only more fun but significantly more effective, better shaping someone as a whole musician as well as a pianist. We think that collaboration, both between teachers and students and also with other musicians, is one of the best and most interesting ways to learn. We’re also committed to creativity and having fun with music, teaching a wide variety of styles and techniques as well as encouraging the creation of new music.

Ultimately our aim is to set people up for a lifetime of loving music through our range of music classes and piano lessons.

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MEET THE TEAM

CATHERINE COSSEY

ALCM BA(hons) CertPPTC MA

DIRECTOR & PIANO TEACHER

Catherine is a passionate educator with over 20 years of experience as a piano teacher and pre-school music teacher and a Masters Degree in Instrumental Teaching. She loves working with students of all ages and abilities and has a particular passion for teaching young beginners. As well as teaching individual piano lessons, she teaches many of the Musical Play classes (0-3 year olds) and Musical Discoveries classes (4-6 year olds) which put her years of pre-school music teaching to good use! With a firm belief that children learn best when they are enjoying themselves, she loves ensuring her lessons are full of fun, creativity and laughter!

After starting her career as a self-employed piano teacher, Catherine set up The Piano School in 2012. She has previously worked as Director of Assessment for the Certificate of Music Educators and since 2017 has been a module leader at Nexus ICA, lecturing on Instrumental Teaching and Pedagogy at Undergraduate and Masters levels. She also offers mentoring services to independent piano teachers in the West Midlands.

DAVID GRAHAM

BA (HONS)

PIANO TEACHER

David is a piano teacher and performer with a particular interest in popular music, arranging and music technology. Beginning with classical and contemporary lessons at a young age, he soon branched off into blues and pop, and this eclectic background means he is well-equipped to teach his students a variety of styles. David is passionate about seeing his students develop a love for music.

Alongside his teaching, David is also an active performer, regularly performing at conferences and festivals around the country and with the function band Groove Revolution. He is a lecturer on the Piano and Keys Pathway at Nexus Institute of Creative Arts and is currently studying for a MMus in Popular Music Performance at the University of West London.

WIKTORIA STEINDOR

BA(HONS)

PIANO TEACHER & ADMINISTRATOR

Wiktoria grew up in Poland where she studied piano and saxophone to an advanced level. With a strong background in Classical piano, she soon branched out into jazz and popular styles, and nowadays loves incorporating chords, pop and improvisation into her students’ lessons. Wiktoria is passionate about seeing her students become well-rounded musicians as well as pianists, and she loves to include multi-sensory activities in her lessons such as movement, singing and responding to music.

Alongside teaching at The Piano School, Wiktoria is the school’s administrator. She puts her natural organisation skills and cheerful personality to good use communicating with students and generally keeping the school running smoothly!

NATHAN DE BROIZE-KING

BA(HONS) MA

PIANO TEACHER

Nathan is a highly experienced teacher, composer, performer and multi-instrumentalist, playing piano, guitar, melodica and accordion. Having started off as a classical pianist, he soon branched off into ragtime, blues and jazz, and nowadays he loves incorporating all these styles into his students’ lessons. With a Masters in Music Composition, Nathan is also passionate about equipping his students with the skills to create their own music. Nathan firmly believes that playing and learning music should fun and loves making lessons as enjoyable as possible for his students.

Alongside his teaching, Nathan is a founding member of ‘The Upsiders’, a hugely popular function band based in the Midlands.

RACHEL BRISTOW

BA(hons) ABSM

PIANO TEACHER

Rachel is an accomplished musician, with over 30 years experience as a teacher, performer and conductor, and a Diploma in Piano Teaching. Within her teaching career she has had many years of experience as a piano teacher, classroom music teacher and early-years music teacher. Rachel has a real fun-loving heart – she loves injecting fun, excitement and creativity into her lessons and never passes up an opportunity to include puppets in her teaching! With a firm belief that a good teacher never stops developing themselves, she is always learning new ways to enable students of all ages to play and enjoy the music they love.

Alongside her teaching, Rachel is a songwriter and in 2020 released her debut album ‘Wherever I Go’. More information about her music can be found on her facebook page, Rachel Bristow Music.

Get started in three easy steps...

Starting lessons with The Piano School takes three simple steps. Here’s how to get started.

SCHEDULE

Schedule a consultation lesson, completely free of charge.

MEET

Meet your teacher and discuss a plan of action, personalised to you.

START

Start lessons and learn to play the music you love!

Piano Lessons for Teenagers & Adults

LESSONS FOR TEENAGERS & ADULTS

DEVELOP YOUR LOVE OF MUSIC

We understand that teenagers and adults often start piano lessons with a clear goal in mind.

Perhaps you took lessons when you were younger but didn’t enjoy the music you learnt, so now you’re looking for someone who can teach you the music you want to play. Or maybe you’ve always wanted to learn but never had the chance and now you’re finally realising your dream.

Either way, we know that you probably have a clear idea of the music you like and what you want to learn.

How can you find piano lessons you will enjoy?

At The Piano School, we believe that everyone should learn to play the music they love! With our diverse team of teachers and an approach that incorporates all styles of music, we have something for everyone. Listen to what Jerry has to say about his lessons with us:

I had piano lessons a long time ago and never enjoyed them. This time round it’s totally different, focused on what I want to achieve and some great music. If it had been like this 50 years ago I’d never have stopped!

So whether you want to learn Classical Sonatas or the latest pop hit, we have a teacher who can help you achieve your goals! Schedule a free consultation today and start learning to play the music you love!

What makes our lessons so special?

INDIVIDUAL PROGRESS PLANS

An individual progress plan developed with you in mind

A RANGE OF STYLES

A range of styles included in lessons, including pop, jazz, Blues and Classical

TAILORED LESSONS

The ability to tailor your lessons to exactly what you want to learn

PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

Regular opportunities to perform throughout the year

UP TO DATE TUITION

Teachers who stay up-to-date with research and best practice in music education

MASTERCLASSES

Opportunities to take part in masterclasses with different musicians and teachers

Get started in three easy steps...

Starting lessons with The Piano School takes three simple steps. Here’s how to get started.

SCHEDULE

Schedule a consultation lesson, completely free of charge.

MEET

Meet your teacher and discuss a plan of action, personalised to you.

START

Start lessons and learn to play the music you love!

Don’t settle for playing music you don’t enjoy. Learn to play the music you love.