If you want to know what my students (or parents) say about me, read on:
"My daughter has learning difficulties (Down's
syndrome) but that didn't deter Ceinwen. Not only can my daughter now
play some simple tunes, but she is also learning music theory, which I
would never have thought possible. She has just passed her pre prep
exam with 79% after only one year of lessons and can now read music
with confidence. Beware - Ceinwen's enthusiasm is contagious!"
Pat from Solihull
"I am 16 years old and music
hasn't always been that easy for me - that is until I started
getting lessons from Ceinwen. I have improved so much in such a short
time and every lesson leaves me with a smile on my face. Ceinwen always
looks for ways to make you learn things at your own pace, providing all
the additional help you need. I have taken two step exams this
year both of which I passed with distinctions. I have had other music
teachers before but none of them were as supportive,
enthusiastic or as funny as Ceinwen."
Masarat from Shirley aged 16
"Ceinwen teaches both my 8 and 12 year old boys
to play and is skilled at keeping them motivated (no easy task!). It
must cost her a fortune in stickers alone for my youngest! They like
the brain training challenges, she keeps the lessons fun and fast paced
and I'm very pleased with the progress they are both making."
Vicky from Shirley
"I couldn't ask for a better piano teacher!
Ceinwen's passion for the piano is inspirational; and her friendliness
and enthusiasm has made learning the piano most enjoyable. Furthermore,
Ceinwen is sympathetic to each individual's learning needs. She has
helped me far surpass my own expectations."
Simon from Birmingham aged 31
"Our daughter is 5 years old and has recently
started piano lessons using the dogs and birds method. Ceinwen splits
the 30 minute lesson into various sections of clapping, singing,
playing and note writing. Ceinwen provides a workbook to monitor
progress and highlight routines which our daughter practices daily in
preparation for her next lesson. Our daughter really looks forward to
the lesson and loves collecting the reward stickers Ceinwen uses to
encourage her."
Ian from Solihull
"My name is Rob. I am 65 years old and twelve
months ago I couldn't read a word of music. Now I look forward to my
Thursday morning music lesson. I can't believe I am working towards
taking my Step One piano exam. Ceinwen has a very good approach to us
'old folk'. She has lots of patience and makes the lessons fun. Thank
you Ceinwen for all your encouragement."
Rob from Shirley
I was forbidden music lessons as a child because I
had to do extra maths (crazy I know); and finally at 55 have begun to
learn the piano with Ceinwen. I am unimaginably nervous, but
Ceinwen's outgoing personality, encouragement, and the sheer
enjoyability of lessons means I am making progress. I have
recently passed my step one piano exam and I am looking forward to
working towards grade 1.
Helen from Edgbaston