Strike a chord, with piano lessons for all ages ...

 ... welcome to piano and music theory lessons with Rachel Harrison

Rachel started playing the piano aged 7, joined her first choir a year later, and has been playing and singing ever since.

Now a qualified piano and music theory teacher (DipMus and CTABRSM), with over 20 years experience, Rachel shares her joy in music with pupils of all ages. 

Rachel teaches piano and music theory to around 50 students per week.  Lessons, which are on a one-to-one basis, take place at her home in Maidenhead, and at Furze Platt Senior School.   Children may start as early as four years old, and Rachel also caters for adult learners.   Please use the links on the left to find out more about what's on offer.

With all lessons, the emphasis is on playing for enjoyment, and developing a wide range of musical skills.  Exam preparation is offered, as are a variety of performance opportunities, ranging from an annual pupil concert and participation in music festivals, to Brownie and Cub musician badges.  Rachel also runs MetroGnomes, a children's music theatre club.

Rachel is a music theory specialist, and lessons are available after school and on Saturdays through out the year.  In addition, a summer school is available for singers and all instrumentalists needing grade 5 music theory.  Rachel welcomes enquiries from other music teachers. 

Rachel holds the Certificate of Teaching from the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (CTABRSM), DipMus (Open)and has grade 8 music theory, grade 7 piano and grade 7 singing.  A firm believer in practicing what she teaches, Rachel continues her own studies, and is currently studying for a music degree and grade 8 piano and singing exams.

Rachel is a member of the Incorporated Society of Musicians.  The ISM, which is the UK’s professional body for musicians, champions the importance of music and provides practical support and advice.

As a member of Music Leader, Rachel has signed    up to the Music Education Code of Practice, which commits it’s members to:

                  “Be well prepared and organised
                   Be safe and responsible
                   Have appropriate musical skills
                   Work well with people
                   Evaluate and reflect on my work
                   Commit to professional development”  

Rachel works as a peripatetic teacher in schools and as a church musician, and is CRB checked.