Lessons take place in Liphook at the couple's home in their music studios which comprise of a Yamaha C3X grand piano, a Kemble upright piano, a Kawai hybrid piano and a digital Yamaha piano.
Lessons are also available with Eric on Fridays and Saturdays in Hayes, London at his secondary studio which has a Yamaha C3 grand piano.
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Lengths of lessons can vary but the following is a useful guideline:
30 minutes for Grades 1-2
45 minutes for Grades 3-5
1 hour for Grade 6 and above
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Each pupil/parent will be given a basic contract which should be signed and returned within the first few weeks.
Lessons take place during school term time but extra lessons are often available during the holidays if required.
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Fees as of 2023:
£25.00 for 30 minutes
£37.50 for 45 minutes
£50.00 for 1 hour
The Teachers
Jessica Gale
Professional Pianist & Piano Teacher
Jessica wants to inspire her pupils to have a love and understanding of music and she is happy to teach pupils of all ages and abilities, from complete beginners to more advanced students. She encourages each pupil to study music theory alongside their playing and prepares many pupils for MTB and ABRSM piano exams. Jessica holds a 100% pass rate with 40% of her pupils achieving merits and 50% distintions.
Eric Phung
Professional Pianist & Piano Teacher
Eric is an encouraging and patient teacher. He has been teaching for over 12 years and many of his pupils have achieved ABRSM Grade 8 Piano as well as completing the relevant music theory grades since starting with him as a complete beginner. He is experienced with preparing pupils for exams, concerts, festivals and competitions, with many having received 1st place prizes and distinctions in their respective class.
Tuition
Student Teachers
Due to the busy nature of their studios, Jessica is now overseeing two of her advanced college students to teach some beginners on their waiting lists. In two years time (September 2025), both girls will be heading off to university so this will bring an opening for any pupils to then transition their lessons over to Jessica or Eric as they will no longer be able to have lessons when they move away. The hand over will be very smooth as Jessica will be keeping in contact and keep track of progress.
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For further details including location and fees, please contact Jessica.
Josie
Josie has passed her grade 8 ABRSM in person piano exam with a high distinction and is working towards her Trinity ATLC piano diploma which she will be taking in 2024. She is a very hard working, dedicated, able pianist and has a real love for music.
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Over the years, Josie has taken part performing piano at several concerts and she has also enjoyed performing at some music festivals. She has played piano duets with Jessica and also with her sister.
In Spring 2021, Josie and her sister performed Faure’s - Berceuse for four hands at Aldershot & Farnborough’s Music Festival and came 1st place.
Josie also performed three pieces in the recital class which she came 1st in and was awarded the Junior Cup. More recently, Josie came 1st place in the sight-reading class at Chichester Music Festival in March 2022.
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Josie offers lessons on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
Ellie
Ellie is working towards grade 7 piano and recently passed grade 7 singing for musical theatre with a distinction. She plans to take Grade 8 in both piano and singing in 2024. Ellie is very committed, enthusiastic and musical.
During Ellie's secondary school years, she was the lead singer for Jazz Band and was last featured as 'Mrs Pott's' in the school musical, Beauty and the Beast. She has taken part in many piano performances and as a student in some pupil concerts.
Ellie is now studying A level Music. She performs and sings regularly at college and has several regular beginner students that are enjoying lessons with her each week.
Ellie offers lessons on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays.