Hey everybody! I'm Tom! Welcome to SAXTEACHER UK — your one-stop hub for music lessons near you in London. Whether you're searching for music classes for adults, music lessons for kids near me, or just a great music instructor near you, you've come to the right place.
I teach saxophone, clarinet, flute and piano.
I'm a professional music teacher and published composer with experience of working at every educational level. I take my work seriously and have fun while doing it! You can find out more about me and my experience on the About Me page.
Jazz, pop or classical — saxophone lessons in London for adults and kids. Beginner through Grade 8 and beyond.
From orchestral classics to jazz — clarinet lessons for kids and adults in London. All grades, all styles welcome.
Tone, technique and musicality — flute lessons in London for beginners to advanced adults and children alike.
Chords, scales and improvisation — piano lessons in London for adults and kids at every level, classical or jazz.
Playing an instrument is a chance to let your individuality and style flourish. I offer adult music lessons and music lessons for kids near me — musicians from age 8 to 80, students, undergraduates, professionals and hobby players. Whether you're a complete beginner looking for music classes near you, an intermediate looking to improve your groove, or an advanced student wanting to add some SPICE to your improvising skills — whether you want to learn to play saxophone, clarinet, flute or piano, ITS ALL GOOD!
I like to keep creativity ALIVE in my music classes for adults and kids by working in harmony with your personality, skills and goals. If exams are your thing, that works too! My students have a great track record of success in ABRSM exams from Grades 1-8.
Finding music instructors near me matters — and I'm based right here in Lewisham, SE13. I teach at my studio or visit you at home across South East London. Lessons at mine are encouraged as I can provide a comfortable learning environment with a large variety of teaching resources, a sound system and upright piano.
Studio lessons at my home, or home visits across Lewisham Centre, Ladywell and Catford. This is where I'm based — the most convenient option for local students.
SE13 • SE6All of Hither Green and Ladywell — just a short walk or cycle from my studio. Home visit music lessons available throughout.
SE13 • SE12 • SE6Covering Blackheath, Kidbrooke and Westcombe Park. Home visit lessons available.
SE3 • SE10All postcodes around Lee, South East London. Home visit lessons available.
SE12Covering Greenwich and Deptford. Home visit lessons available.
SE10 • SE8Covering New Cross and Telegraph Hill. Home visit lessons available.
SE14Covering Sydenham and Clock House. Home visit lessons available.
SE26 • BR3Dulwich Village, East Dulwich and West Dulwich. Home visit lessons available.
SE21 • SE22 • SE24Not in South East London? No problem — I also teach online via Zoom or FaceTime. Online music lessons can be extremely rewarding at any level, and are perfect for distance learners and international students.
Posture, Breathing, Hand Position
Develop a foundational and flexible technique
Learn or develop aural skills
Understand and develop pulse / rhythmic awareness
Play your first pieces and learn to improvise!
Consolidate the basics of posture and technique
Improve fluency in sight reading
Learn jazz harmony and start building a jazz vocabulary from famous recordings
Develop stronger time and rhythm
Gain confidence in improvisation
Advanced harmonic techniques
Gain a higher level of creative expression through improvisation
Develop your jazz vocabulary and compositional skills
Advanced rhythmic techniques
Solve problems and break barriers to progress
Looking for music lessons near me? Your information will be forwarded to me and I will get back to you as soon as I can.