Piano Class
Online Flute tuition
Teaching in China via Zoom!
Piano Class
If you would like to learn to sing or play flute, violin or piano or if you regret stopping lessons when you were younger, why not start lessons again?
Teaching profile
I have more than 30 years of professional teaching experience and have taught online worldwide for eight years. My background includes examining for ABRSM, working as an Ofsted inspector, and teaching at leading UK schools such as Harrow, Sherborne, Simon Langton Girls’ School and Bedford. I currently tutor students in Aberdeenshire but also online in Beijing, New York, Malaysia, London, Oxford, Cambridge, Lincolnshire and France.
Online lessons and examinations
I offer online tuition. With today’s technology, online lessons can be as effective and more convenient than face‑to‑face tuition and of course the teaching quality is the same so many of my students prefer this format because it fits around demanding schedules, furthermore, even if the weather is challenging or they are feeling unwell, we can still meet up online. I teach students on flute, violin, singing and piano from beginner to advanced (post grade 8 and diploma levels). Digital performance examinations are now widely available and popular with those preparing for graded and diploma assessments so online tuition fits this model of learning better than in person old school tuition. I teach all grades on all instruments, and voice & all genres: classical, rock and pop, jazz and traditional.
Teaching approach and outcomes
Lessons are individually tailored and built around each student’s strengths, goals and learning style. I use a range of techniques and adapt the method to the student rather than forcing a single system on everyone. I also limit the number of students per year so I can provide close mentorship, detailed feedback and consistent progress monitoring. My students consistently achieve excellent results: I have a 100% pass rate and the majority gain distinctions or merits in their examinations.
Enrolment and next steps
If you would like a consultation, please get in touch. I will send detailed information and a registration form so we can discuss your goals and determine whether my tuition is the right fit for you.
Here are just a few verified random google reviews from my English listing (Google does not allow reviews to be saved to another country). If you would like a link to all reviews please let me know):
After two years of lessons with Ruth I would hesitate to call myself an Advanced Pianist but at 70 years old and with the memory bank nearly full what else can I expect! Thankfully I found a teacher who continues to demonstrate endless patience and gives tremendous support. Ruth spends a great deal of time outside the lessons devising various innovative teaching techniques to fit my needs. As a result l have managed to pass my grade 8 and am slowly progressing and beginning to enjoy and understand both the theory and practical side of playing. I have observed that Ruth gives this same individual attention to other students. An example being that the very young boy whose lessons follows mine is given various exercises which involve a reference to his favourite ‘super hero’. I am pleased to have been asked to write this testimony as it goes some to expressing my appreciation for the continuing kindness, reassurance and support given over the past two years. Lynne
Hi Ruth, we hope you are well and looking forward to your summer break. We have missed you! Izzy has put together a little thank you for you. A caricature of you both playing her favourite piece of music, Skimbleshanks from Cats 🐈⬛ We hope you like it. Izzy has loved being taught by you over the last 7 years. Thank you for all that you have done. You are a wonderful teacher. Izzy was so pleased to pass her grade 8. We will be in touch if we decide to go ahead with piano but next year is GCSE year so we need to make a plan and think about how much free time we have. Have a lovely summer, take care xx Received via skype on 15th july 2024
Ruth is an excellent teacher and creates rapport very quickly with students of all ages. She instinctively knows how to draw out their musical talents, using her varied and creative methods and an holistic approach to build confidence and skills. Her lessons are enjoyable, good humoured and concentrate on the positives whilst always remaining challenging. In 2.5 years of instruction, as an adult student, I have achieved 4 distinctions in theory and practical exams - something I could never have previously dreamed I would be capable of. Ruth has truly opened up the world of music to me and I know it will be a life long passion - I only wish I'd started years ago! I have every confidence she can do the same for you or your child. Kate Smith Wilson
My daughter has learning difficulties, and had no confidence. She has been learning violin online with Ruth for a year now. Her progress has been very impressive, from not knowing anything about a violin to passing her grade 3, with distinction in under a year. Now she's studying for grade 6! Ruth comes across as a very caring and passionate teacher. The way she puts methods across is fantastic. this is having a positive effect on our daughters progress in all areas. Angela