Piano Teachers at the Sokol Piano Academy

GEORGES SOKOL

Principal

TEACHING LOCATION: HAMPSTEAD NW3 ONLY
FEES: £250/hour or £195/half-hour
SPECIALTY: beginners, intermediate & advanced level

Qualifications:

BA (Oxon) MA – Bachelor’s & Master’s in Music from Oxford University
ARCM – Associate of the Royal College of Music
Piano Performance diploma from the Royal College of Music

Credentials:

50 million views on YouTube
Composer of many works, including a film score broadcast on Sky television
Recitalist and chamber music maestro, including soloist of Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto no. 1
Top Music Scholar at Winchester College

JANICE

Professor of Piano

TEACHING LOCATION: HAMPSTEAD NW3, HOME VISITS
FEES: £95/hour or £85/half-hour
SPECIALTY: classical for all ages

Qualifications:

Master’s in Piano Performance from Royal Academy of Music
BMus – Bachelor’s Music degree from Manhattan School of Music

Credentials:

First prize winner of numerous piano competitions in Asia
Versatile musician with practical knowledge of composition, theory, and music history
Considerable experience teaching children and adults

KONSTANTIN

Professor of Piano

TEACHING LOCATION: MARYLEBONE W1
FEES: £115/hour (intermediate) or £140/hour (advanced)
SPECIALTY: classical for intermediate and advanced level

Qualifications:

Master’s Diploma with Distinction, Fellowship, and PhD from Royal College of Music
Diploma with Distinction from the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory

Credentials:

Major prize winner of over 15 national and international competitions
Chosen to perform for HRH Prince Charles and CD recordings for Classical Records
Numerous concerto appearances as soloist in venues including Wigmore Hall and Southbank Centre

JULIAN

Professor of Piano

TEACHING LOCATION: BATTERSEA SW11
FEES: £120/hour
SPECIALTY: children/adults grade 7+

Qualifications:

BA (Oxon) MA – Bachelor’s & Master’s in Music from Oxford University
GRSM – Graduate of the Royal Schools of Music
ARCM – Associate of the Royal College of Music

Credentials:

Performed in 40 countries in recitals (including Wigmore Hall) and as soloist with BBC Symphony. Recorded over 20 CDs
Current Professor at the Royal College of Music
Former Head of Keyboard at Royal Welsh College of Music
Critically acclaimed concert pianist who has given many masterclasses worldwide

HANNAH

Professor of Piano

TEACHING LOCATION: HAMPSTEAD NW3, HOME VISITS
FEES: £105/hour or £95/half-hour
SPECIALTY: classical – performance & theory for adults and older children of all levels

Qualifications:

Performance Diploma from Ecole Normale de Musique, Paris
BMus – Bachelor’s Music degree from Royal Academy of Music
LTCL/FTCL Licentiate & Fellow of Trinity College London

Credentials:

Competition winner in New Zealand & Europe
Recorded with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra
Vast teaching experience

EDDIE

Professor of Piano

TEACHING LOCATION: EDGWARE ROAD W2, HOME VISITS
FEES: £100/hour or £80/half-hour
SPECIALTY: young adults & beginners / advanced

Qualifications:

MMus – First Class Master’s Music degree from University of Auckland
MMus – First Class Master’s in Classical Piano Performance from the Royal College of Music

Credentials:

Successful solo and concerto performances in prestigious venues including King’s Place and Princess Alexandra Hall
Strong academic knowledge of music history, having given lectures and made recordings
Extensive experience teaching players of all levels

ANDREI

Professor of Piano

TEACHING LOCATION: HAMPSTEAD NW3, HOME VISITS IN NORTH WEST (NW) LONDON
FEES: £150/hour or £85/half-hour
SPECIALTY: advanced level

Qualifications:

Diploma from Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatoire
BMus – Bachelor’s in Piano Performance from Royal Academy of Music

Credentials:

Prize winner of many international competitions including in Russia, Italy, USA
Solo performances in Wigmore Hall and Tchaikovsky’s House amongst others
Concerto soloist with symphonic orchestras of Moscow and others
Valuable experience teaching teenagers and adults

CETTINA

Professor of Piano

TEACHING LOCATION: WEST HAMPSTEAD NW6, HOME VISITS IN NORTH WEST (NW) LONDON
FEES: £95/hour or £75/half-hour
SPECIALTY: children

Qualifications:

Piano Diplomas & Masters from National Academy of Santa Cecilia/Pergolesi Conservatoires in Italy
Piano Teaching qualification from Bellini Conservatoire

Credentials:

Prize winner at numerous Italian competitions
Piano Concerto & solo recital experience in Italy, USA, UK & Austria

RAYMOND

Professor of Piano

TEACHING LOCATION: HAMPSTEAD NW3, HOME VISITS IN EAST (E) LONDON
FEES: £115/hour or £85/half-hour
SPECIALTY: children

Qualifications:

BMus MMus – First Class Music Bachelor’s & Master’s from Guildhall School of Music and Drama

Credentials:

Aberdeen Young Musician of the Year leading to soloist performance of Schumann’s Piano Concerto with Aberdeen Youth Symphony Orchestra
Several competition prizes including performances of Prokofiev’s Piano Concertos 1 and 3

INGA

Professor of Piano

TEACHING LOCATION: ONLINE VIDEO ONLY
FEES: £95/hour or £85/half-hour
SPECIALTY: children & intermediate level adults

Qualifications:

BMus – First Class Bachelor’s Music degree from Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
MMus – Master’s in Piano Performance from Guildhall School of Music and Drama

Credentials:

Prize winner at international piano competitions in Italy, Czech Republic, Romania, Greece, France & Lithuania
First prize at Bamber Galloway competition
Second prize at Beethoven Intercollegiate Competition

LIZ

Professor of Piano

TEACHING LOCATION: LA, CA
FEES: o/a
SPECIALTY: jazz piano, jazz theory & composition

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s in Composing and Arranging from Dick Grove School of Music

Credentials:

Pianist/keyboardist in worldwide performances for artists including Dizzy Gillespie & Andy Williams
Award-winning arrangements for top artists and bands
Orchestrator for Emmy-winning composers including Steve Bernstein
Many years in the music team for the Academy Awards

SAMUEL

Professor of Piano

TEACHING LOCATION: CHELSEA SW3
FEES: £95/hour or £80/half-hour
SPECIALTY: intermediate-level adults and children on piano and organ

Qualifications:

MPerf – Performance Master from Royal College of Music
BMus – Bachelor’s in Music from the Royal Northern College of Music

Credentials:

Successful concerto and solo recital tours all over Europe
Baroque music specialist and organ scholar
Exceptional knowledge of theory and improvisation

BERFINA

Piano Tutor

TEACHING LOCATION: HAMPSTEAD NW3, HOME VISITS IN CENTRAL (W1) LONDON
FEES: £75/hour or £60/half-hour
SPECIALTY: very young children beginners

Qualifications:

Grade 8

Credentials:

Over 8 years’ experience teaching children
Worked in a piano school, running children group classes, music theory sessions, and concerts
Great rapport with children

Google Rating

4.7

Piano Lessons London at the Sokol Piano Academy

4.7

Nitesh J

17:07 27 May 17

I was recommended to Sokol Academy by a professional music friend who has been going to George for several years. I had just already tried two other academies and almost chosen one, but based on recommendation decided to give Sokol Academy a go.I have now had three lessons and am excited about my progress. George is very patient with me and has a very good structured approach so I can gauge my progress and goals. I was able to connect with him and feel that I can grow as a piano player with him as my teacher. Highly recommend!

omer ahmad

09:27 11 Apr 17

I have been studying with Georges for over 8 years. My progress has taken me from Grade 1 level to playing the pieces I most enjoy at Grade 8 level. Georges in my opinion is an excellent piano teacher.If you are willing to commit the time to practise, then Georges will get you to where you want to be in terms of piano level.

P.O RICARD

18:16 20 May 17

Georges has transformed my playing. He's friendly, patient, and very knowledgeable. He is not only a good teacher, but he's first a very talented player, and he impressed me with lots of pieces and different types of music (jazz, contemporary, improv.). I highly recommend him.

Jiayu Shingles

18:44 01 Apr 17

As a total beginner, I've been playing at Sokol Piano Academy for a while now. Georges has the ability to make difficult things look easy. Not only does he teach by example and put you at ease but more so he encourages you to have fun while playing. I couldn't recommend Sokol Piano Academy enough to players at any level.

Melissa Re

17:54 17 Apr 17

Georges is an excellent piano teacher - he is enthusiastic, patient and fun! As a complete beginner, I left my first lesson with Georges having learned so much and feeling inspired and encouraged. The space is beautiful too, making the entire experience so lovely. I highly recommend!

Leia S

04:40 22 Aug 17

I took lessons with Georges from 2006-2010, as an advanced adult pianist working towards my ATCL. I looked forward to every lesson with Georges. He was kind, patient, and flexible (as all the best piano teachers are)! However, what I enjoyed the MOST was that he taught me how to take music beyond the page. He taught me how to relax my shoulders and how to really interpret the music that I loved; how to incorporate rubato and my own expression into the music that I played. Even though it has been several years since our last lesson, I still think of him often and would certainly have continued lessons with him had I remained in London.

James Hendy

13:57 02 Aug 18

I had a lesson with Andrei which was fantastic. He helped me a lot with my posture and relaxing when playing. I felt comfortable and that I could play the piece as I saw it. My only reservation is the price of the lesson. I would recommend this academy to people who are reasonably far in their musical education so that they can make full use of the expertise at hand and make the money truly worth it - which I have no doubt it would be.

Harriet Lloyd

04:30 03 Oct 18

High quality teaching.

Sophie Sarrassat

19:16 30 Nov 18

Expect a very skilled and friendly teacher, able to adjust to your needs and to what you want to achieve. Great lessons!

pete palvin

00:15 03 Nov 18

Don't trust anyone who charges £250 an hour for a piano lesson.

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