Highly experienced Piano Teacher based in Birmingham with a current roster of around 50 students, with levels ranging from beginner to diploma. Teaches Piano in Private Practice in Kings Heath, Birmingham. We'll have fun learning to play, developing musical literacy, as well as improvise, gain confidence in performing, and if you want to, take Piano grades and enter festivals and competitions.
If you have 5 days a week available to practice, then lessons are for you - do get in touch. Good luck to my Pupils taking their Grade 5 Theory exams tomorrow! Also good luck to those taking their online Performance exams. These are essentially a 'recorded live' non-stop performance of 4 pieces which are then assessed by an examiner at the ABRSM, and they then issue marks and Certificates (hopefully) just as with a regular face to face Exam.
If you have 5 days a week available to practice, then lessons are for you - do get in touch. Good luck to my Pupils taking their Grade 5 Theory exams tomorrow! Also good luck to those taking their online Performance exams. These are essentially a 'recorded live' non-stop performance of 4 pieces which are then assessed by an examiner at the ABRSM, and they then issue marks and Certificates (hopefully) just as with a regular face to face Exam.
Reviews (3)
Leah Prince
Jan 16, 2021
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David McWilliam has taught my children piano over a period of 12 years and is equally at ease teaching young children and young adults.
He is a patient and inspirational teacher of both piano playing and theory of music. He sets high standards at exam level yet inspires a love of piano by encouraging pupils to find the style of music they enjoy.
He uses a wide range of innovative methods and an element of fun to encourage practise of techniques and sight reading.
I would have no hesitation in recommending David as an excellent and highly professional piano teacher.
He is a patient and inspirational teacher of both piano playing and theory of music. He sets high standards at exam level yet inspires a love of piano by encouraging pupils to find the style of music they enjoy.
He uses a wide range of innovative methods and an element of fun to encourage practise of techniques and sight reading.
I would have no hesitation in recommending David as an excellent and highly professional piano teacher.
Chris Loughran
May 30, 2015
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David McWilliam has taught all 6 of our children, 5 of whom are boys so he has become a fixture for our family for the last 15 years!
David is extremely patient and kind but very firm and always gets the best out of all of the children even through their difficult teenage years when they'd rather be doing something else!
He keeps their interest using lots of variety to help their practice and by them choosing music they enjoy playing within their capability. They have all attained Grade 5 in piano and beyond but they have all retained a love of music and the ability to adapt their piano skills
David is extremely patient and kind but very firm and always gets the best out of all of the children even through their difficult teenage years when they'd rather be doing something else!
He keeps their interest using lots of variety to help their practice and by them choosing music they enjoy playing within their capability. They have all attained Grade 5 in piano and beyond but they have all retained a love of music and the ability to adapt their piano skills
Chao Chen
May 08, 2014
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David is an exceptional piano teacher, helping me to achieve a distinction in my Grade 8. He is not just about drilling through the grades, however. He has helped me to improve as a pianist but also as a musician: he helped me to improve in a range of musical aspects, for example music theory, aural skills and listening skills. With years of experience, you can expect him to be very professional in his approach to teaching. David is also an extremely friendly person and it has been an absolute pleasure to work with him. I would strongly recommend his teaching lessons.
