Creative Piano Lessons for Children in Dorset

Lauren Mackie is a classical pianist and piano teacher living in East Dorset.

Lauren attended The City of Edinburgh Music School, before graduating from Dartington College of Arts in 2009 with a BA Hons in Music (Performance). She ran a busy teaching studio in Edinburgh, before completing a PGCE in Secondary Music at The University of Bristol in 2014.

Following a return to Dorset in 2015 , Lauren resumed piano teaching and teaches both privately and in schools. In 2022, she achieved a Distinction on the highly regarded Piano Teacher's Course UK and was awarded a Diploma in piano teaching (Dip PTC).

Lessons are created with consideration to building secure musical foundations. Good piano playing technique, musicianship and note-reading are explored and developed in equal measure, in a fun, friendly and encouraging environment.

Lessons go far beyond the traditional approach - learning by rote, improvising and composing are regular lesson activities. Beginner pupils use the full range of the keyboard from the very first lessons, encouraging freedom of movement and healthy playing techniques fro the start. Intermediate and advanced level pupils work through a wide range of varied repertoire, developing musical expression and technical skills, whilst gaining confidence in their playing and performing.

A skills-based approach is used for planning lessons and progress is made using a range of learning methods to suit the individuality of each pupil. All pupils will be working to gain the skills needed to self-reflect, ultimately leading towards becoming independent learners with a lifelong love of music and piano playing

"I just wanted to say thank you. R had given up on piano and lost all motivation. You have turned this around, he is now positive and fully engaged in his learning. I am now regularly waking to ‘jingle bells’ and often telling him to stop playing as it’s time for school!

Thanks again, brilliant!"

pupil parent

"An enormous thank you to you for all your incredible work. It was clear to see today what a fantastic teacher you are and how much the children love their lessons with you!

A is really enjoying her piano and it is a delight to hear her tinkering away. How very lucky we are to have you"

pupil parent

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