Ruth Ayres Harris
flute violin and piano
balancing the right and left hands when performing Chopin
Teaching in China
flute violin and piano
If you would like to learn music or if you regret stopping lessons when you were younger, why not start lessons again? Whether you are preparing for a professional audition or an adult beginner I can help you meet your goals.
I specialise in adult music education packages for busy international professionals, offering intensive online tuition. I currently tutor students online in China, Japan, New York, Malaysia, London, Oxford, Cambridge, Lincolnshire and France.
With today’s technology, online lessons are as effective and furthermore more convenient than face‑to‑face tuition and of course the teaching quality is the same. I teach students on flute, violin and piano from beginner to advanced (post grade 8 and diploma levels). Digital performance examinations are preferred by adults so online tuition fits this model of learning better than in person old school tuition.
My learning packages 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. I can teach all genres but usually classical is preferred by international students especially those based in Asia.
Enrolment and next steps
If you would like a consultation, please get in touch. I will send you 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 google reviews from my English listing plus a screenshot of my archived business listing (Google does not allow reviews to be saved to another country).
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 am slowly progressing and beginning to enjoy and understand both the theory and practical side of playing. 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
Ruth is an excellent teacher, she is very encouraging and I always feel like practicing more after every lesson. Ruth has taught me for nearly two years and I am now learning grade 6 pieces on the violin after passing both theory and violin grades 3,4 & 5 with distinction
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
Ruth is a very knowledgeable and motivational teacher and has helped me reach Grade 8 with distinction. I recommend her to anyone wanting to pursue music!!
