Christian Prior

About Christian Prior

Are you keen to learn how to play the piano or perhaps enhance your vocal talents with some singing lessons? I’m a professional pianist and singer with over 10 years of experience working as a music teacher. I teach jazz, classical, rock and pop, and theory. I believe that playing music is just about the most fun thing a person can do and learning how to play an instrument is a rewarding experience, no matter how young or old your are. My goal is to bring that joy to my lessons while helping you meet your objectives. I graduated from King’s College London, with a 1st Class (Hons) Degree in music. I have performed at some of London’s most prestigious venues including The Royal Festival Hall, Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, Toulouse Lautrec Jazz Club, Kansas Smitty’s, Wilderness Festival, The Nightjar, The Ned London, and many more. I have been working as a private piano, singing teacher, and music tutor helping students achieve their personal goals, successfully pass their ABRSM and Trinity instrumental exams, and their desired GCSE and A Level results. I previously worked as a peripatetic teacher in a secondary school for three years before deciding to make my teaching practice entirely private. I also ran the school’s jazz band where I taught jazz, ensemble, and improvisational skills to students on many different instruments. Based on your unique needs and aims, I come up with a teaching plan that will best suit you. I am very open to all musical styles and will ensure that the material we cover matches your preferences and aspirations. If you or your child would like to pursue grades with ABRSM or Trinity exam boards, you will be pleased to know that my students have had a 100% success rate, with many achieving merit or distinction. I am patient, compassionate yet encouraging and will check with you so you’re on the right track and sustain interest. I believe that students need to enjoy their lessons so I strive to create a fun vibe with engaging sessions including active dialog lessons. My rates are very fair and I try to match your budget as much as possible by offering occasional discounts. If you are a beginner and eager to dig deeper into musical theory or you already play an instrument – whether it’s the piano, drums, guitar or bass, but want to refine your technique, you can rely on my expertise and enthusiasm to inspire you. Please get in touch for a chat about the next steps. Thanks and hope to hear from you soon.