Soundsteps Music School is one of London's biggest independent music schools teaching piano & keyboard to primary school aged children.
Director
Aaron has been involved in business from leaving school, having previously been Stock Controller at Tiffany and Co., and a Store Business Manager at Mcdonald's, After joining Soundsteps in 2015 he has been running the school, helping the School to grow and maintain the high standards we expect in the our lessons. He is now currently a joint Director of the school. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his Family and friends.
Head of Soundsteps
Since studying at Sussex University and Trinity Laban I have been working as a freelance musician, performing and recording on keyboard, trombone and bass guitar. Currently with reggae band Samsara Collective, I have played with more than 20 bands and artists over the years and have had the privilege of supporting such legendary bands as Black Uhuru, Aswad and The Wurzels. In my spare time I write music for several projects and organise a community group that works on food growing and conservation.
Teacher
I'm Chamila Kariyawasam; I currently teach in a primary school. Music is my passion and as a registered ABRSM piano teacher, I have enjoyed leading interactive and engaging lessons for the past 25 years. I was the cathedral organist in my hometown (Galle, Sri Lanka) for a few years. Since moving here 19 years ago, I've been involved in my local church choir. I am an ATCL diploma holder in Pianoforte and also currently working towards my BA Open degree at the Open University. Working with young children and combining my knowledge in early years and music is a real pleasure and something I hope to continue doing throughout my career.
Teacher
I have loved music since childhood, and I am grateful to my mum for giving me the opportunity to have a classical music education and learn to play Piano and Guitar. My teaching career started in 1985 and since then I have taught music to many children in different countries.
Teacher
Since being a music and piano teacher in primary schools, Connie studied in Music Education for her Bachelor and Master degree in HKBU and CUHK respectively. She loves music and likes sharing her music experience with her students. She enjoys playing the keyboard with her bandmates in the church which inspires her to discover more about music in the cooperation with different instruments.
Teacher
I am a long-standing piano teacher with 40 years experience, catering for all age groups from beginners to Diploma. I have worked extensively with juniors, both in my private practice and at schools. With my (I am told) endearing, easy-going nature and my thorough approach, leaving no stones unturned, I find I am well liked and respected. I am pleased to say most of my pupils achieve a preponderance of Merits and Distinctions (the two highest exam award bands). You can be sure I will be offering Soundsteps my best of services.
Teacher
Joanna is interested in how people learn and relate to all kinds of music. She holds a BMus in Jazz Piano Performance and Production and an MA in Ethnomusicology. She has over 14 years of teaching experience and now teaches exclusively online while she travels the world. She's a writer, editor and featured regular podcast guest for Vibrant Music Teaching and Colourful Keys, where she shares her experiences and ideas about piano teaching with over 5000 piano teachers globally. She also creates piano tutorials for HD Piano, a YouTube channel with over 1.5 million subscribers.
Teacher
Eunice is a keyboardist and doctoral research student at IOE, UCL's Faculty of Education and Society, specialising in Music Education. Awarded straight-A in her master's degree in Music Education at UCL, she currently works as a Postgraduate Teaching Assistant in the same department. She is creative, diligent and intellectually curious. She is an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. She obtained the LRSM in Piano Performance and LTCL Recital (Piano) in 2019. She is also a music volunteer in Fulham Palace, London, performing regularly to create an immersive experience for visitors. She is a Teaching Affiliate at the Department of Music, the University of Nottingham in the academic year 2022/23.
Teacher
Ciana O'Muireadhaigh is a pianist, composer and teacher from Belfast in the North of Ireland. Having found her passion for music and started piano lessons at age 6, she was classically trained and completed all grades in ABRSM. After this, she sought a career in the music industry, beginning by studying Film Music at Leeds Conservatoire and throughout her time here began teaching music. Ciana has worked with pupils of all ages to help their musical skills flourish unlock their passion for the piano.
Teacher
Colleen is a kind and passionate young teacher and musician, she graduated from BIMM (British and Irish Modern Music University) with a degree in songwriting in 'commercial modern music'. Learning instruments such as the piano and guitar from a young age, Colleen has mastered patience, found a spark for music and aims to ignite other people/children's music journeys. Teachers harbour and nurture young children's passion for music and Colleen is dedicated to bringing a spark and joy to each lesson, enhancing creativity to teach music skills and overall helping others find fulfilment in music. Colleen's favourite genres are Folk, Indie, Blues and Country.
Teacher & Demonstrator
I was born in Edgware, North London, but when I was 4 years old my family moved back to Wales, where I continued in school. I started to play the trumpet in the orchestra at primary school, before moving on to piano lessons. In secondary school I also took up the drums, and started playing in the school bands there. After school I went on to study music, piano/keyboard, drums and percussion at Newcastle College of Music, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. After 4 years I gained a Graduate Diploma in Contemporary music. Since graduating from music college I have played drums/percussion in small Orchestras for pantomimes and musicals such as 'Little shop of Horrors', 'Oliver', 'My Fair Lady', 'Jesus Christ Superstar', 'South Pacific' etc. I have also played drums and keyboards in many bands for functions and gigs, playing pop/rock/jazz styles of music. My main interest has always been music but I have had other jobs from time to time. I enjoy spending time with my family during the holidays and travel to Cardiff, Wales, to be with them. I have been mainly teaching for the last 10 years but also try to find as much free time as I can to play with other musicians around London at jam sessions and gigs.
Teacher
Melanie started playing piano since she was 4 and achieved ATCL diploma at the age of 17. She had few years experiences of teaching in Hong Kong but now she is continuing her career as a piano teacher here in London. Except playing piano, she is also interested in playing drum and guitar in her spare time. She also interested in travelling and watching football.
Teacher
Since my childhood I knew one thing - that music will lead me all my life. Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything. Music is not what I do, it's who I am. I've studied music for 17 years (music school, conservatoire and university), I love active sports, reading and travelling.
Teacher
As an enthusiastic, versatile, professional teacher and musician, my experience consists of performing as a keyboard player, pianist, recorder player and singer and teaching budding musicians in their efforts to develop musicianship.
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Nativit studied the piano for 14 years under the roof of Leningrad school of piano playing with Dr.Somchai Trakarnrung and Irina Kukucheva (former professor at Leningrad Conservatory, and Royal Conservatory of Music). He was the Gold prize Winner of the 14th Hong Kong (Asia Pacific) Piano Competition: 2014 Kabalevsky & Tchaikovsky Piano Competition in Open category and was awarded the second prize winner for the 2014 Thailand Steinway piano competition. He is currently studying Mmus Composing for Film&TV at Kingston University.
Teacher
As a young child, the music teachers that I had privately and in school, really ignited my passion for music and it was from these early years that the music seeds were sewn for life! I have had a range of musical roles : teaching as a Secondary School Classroom Teacher, as a peripatetic violin and piano teacher across SE London and Kent, I am a passionate and dedicated music teacher with the goal of teaching children music skills that will bring them joy and enhance them for life.
Teacher
I am from Russia and I am a Music Teacher who holds a strong belief that music can change lives for better. I have been teaching music since 2006 - the first 2 years at Art School in Russia and then I gave private music lessons in Latvia. I have been in England since 2011 when I came to the UK to join my husband. I can play the piano, guitar and button accordion. Apart from music, I love reading, travelling and meeting new people.
Teacher
Alexandra started her piano journey with Soundsteps in 2007. After completing her lessons, her passion for piano grew and she started doing grades, finishing grade 8 with a distinction. All through her school life she's been involved in lots of musical activities. She has been a member of every school choir, performed in numerous concerts, wrote her own songs and musical compositions from an early age. For her first ever song she won 3rd place in a song-writing competition held by Richmond Music Trust.
Teacher
I completed my Bachelor's degree in Western Classical music in 2019 with piano and vocals. I've been passionate about music for as long as I can remember and my experience ranges from conducting to music direction. I enjoy singing, dancing, video games, drawing and reading.
Teacher
I started to learn piano since childhood, I like explore different music genres, especially Classical, Pop and Country. Music have accompanied me growing up! I enjoy the rhythm and the beat, also express my feelings through music! I become piano and music teacher with 15 years. I have passionate about music and education. I love work with students, to nurturing their learning and inspire them to develop a love of music and their talent. Also, I am a super cat lover, like cat, remain proactive, and think outside of the box, just like music, keep rolling and enjoy music in our life.
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I was born and raised in Hong Kong and I started piano when I was 4. And also went on to play saxophone, trumpet and French Horn in my primary school windband, and eventually went on studying French Horn in the Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts with Sally Ng.
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I am an enthusiastic piano amd music theory teacher with experience of teaching people from the ages of three to seventy. I have played since the age of eight realising at 11 how fun it is to compose my own music. Since being awarded my ABRSM Teaching Diploma in 2009, I have taught piano one to one and in groups. I have enjoyed helping students prepare for music festivals, concerts and sometimes exam grades. I believe the learning experience should be fun and know piano playing is a skill which lasts a lifetime.
Teacher
Sofia is experienced in music performance, production, and tutoring. She got a degree from Philippos Nakas Conservatory in Greece with distinction. Other interests are playing the electric guitar and bass, writing, reading, cooking and travelling.
"I like everything about Soundsteps. I like the teachers and quiz. I have learned a lot about music."
"I like Soundsteps because the pieces are always good. And I like learning a different one each week."
"I like going to Soundsteps to learn to play the keyboard as we learn to play music in a fun way. I have made some new friends there and I like the games we play.."
"I have enjoyed the lessons at Soundsteps because they make music fun and have helped me with my sight reading and my keyboard skills."
"I like my piano class when we write something on our books and practice it on the keyboard. I like my teacher who is teaching very well and the kind children."
"I enjoy learning to play songs on the keyboard and learning new songs that I have never heard before. It is also fun doing the quizzes and answering questions. I also like practising the songs when we get them. I like turning on the keyboard and doing the style and voice. It makes me feel like a professional keyboard player."
"I really like Soundsteps because I can be with my friends and I have a lot of fun doing music."
"I like learning new notes. I also like the sound of the piano and the teacher is nice."
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