Piano Lessons for Kids
Not sure whether it’s too early for your child to start? As a Royal College of Music graduate, experienced performer and qualified teacher, I’ll inspire your child with a genuine passion for music.
Beginners
During the first lesson or two we get to know the instrument, learn nursery rhyme tunes, and begin reading and writing notes. From day one students learn to play by ear, read music, play by heart, sight-read, sing, and improvise — all with correct posture and hand position. If a piece a student wants to play is too difficult, I’ll rewrite it to match their current skills.
Materials I Use
With beginner students I draw from a range of books and resources including:
- —Hal Leonard ‘Student Piano Library’
- —Pauline Hall ‘Tunes for Ten Fingers’
- —John Thompson ‘Easiest Piano Course’
- —Pamela Wedgewood ‘Up-grade!’
- —Paul Harris ‘Improve Your Sight-reading, Scales and Practice’
- —ABRSM Piano Grades 1–8 and DipABRSM
- —Trinity College London Piano Exam Pieces & Exercises, Grades 1–8
Intermediate & Advanced Students
I work on a wide range of repertoire — from early music to contemporary, jazz, and modern. I support students through ABRSM and Trinity College grading exams and diplomas, as exams set meaningful goals and give young musicians a sense of progress.
That said, I strongly believe in breadth over speed. Rather than rushing through three required pieces to the next grade, I encourage students to work on at least six new pieces before moving on — building genuine technique, interpretation, and love of the repertoire along the way.
About the Teacher
All piano lessons are delivered by Edyta Lajdorf BMus (Hons), MMus, LRSM, MISM — Royal College of Music graduate, concert pianist, harpsichordist and experienced teacher. International competition prize-winner with performances across the UK, Czech Republic, United States, Malta, Netherlands, and Poland.
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