About Dorothy Davis
Dorothy Davis is a highly experienced professional piano and organ teacher who has taught in Sheffield for many years. She is a fully trained teacher and holds a Fellowship diploma. Dorothy is also an ABRSM examiner and had examined widely over the last 16 years in both the UK and the Far East.As a performer on both the piano and organ, Dorothy has played as a duettist, accompanist and soloist throughout the UK. Dorothy was part of a professional piano duo and she has accompanied choral societies and soloist. She is also an official accompanist for the Davis Clover Singing Competition. As an organist she played at Sheffield Cathedral for 16 years and recital venues have included cathedrals, town halls and parish churches throughout the country. Her training has been continuous, both in terms of lessons with top recitalists in this country and in masterclasses with international players.
Mission statement
I am a passionate and committed teacher of piano who loves teaching all ages and levels from the early stages up to advanced. I believe enjoyment aids learning and so lessons are varied and a wide range of music is played
Online Lessons
ONLINE REMOTE LESSONS AVAILABLE
All pupils have the choice of face-to-face lessons or online ones; please note proof of double COVID-19 vaccination is required for face-to-face lessons for pupils over the age of 18. For those who would like face to face lessons, government guidelines regarding social distancing, disinfecting and ventilation are being followed.
Beginner Piano Lessons
EASY AND ENJOYABLE PIANO LESSONS FOR BEGINNERS
Our beginner piano lessons are designed for pupils of any age with little or no piano experience. From the start there is emphasis on security of technique whilst also stimulating pupils’ imagination. We explore sound and colour, mood and shape. All this is done in pleasant surroundings in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
• Correct posture and hand position from the beginning
• Secure technique
• Enjoyable music including duets from the earliest lessons
• Preparation for early grades – I have been an ABRSM examiner since 2001
• Comfortable waiting room for parents with a window into the piano room
• Family involvement encouraged
• Opportunities to perform
• Adult beginners welcomed – age is no barrier to learning the piano
• DBS checked
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Intermediate Piano Lessons
SCALE UP YOUR PIANO PLAYING PROGRESS
Intermediate piano lessons are for those who have already been practising the piano and want to improve their playing and musical understanding. Lessons will include warm up exercises and music in a wide selection of styles from Classical to Jazz and Popular music. We explore the mood and colours of the music and how to communicate these. The atmosphere of lessons is relaxed yet focussed.
• Good posture and hand position explained
• Secure technique in order to play more difficult repertoire
• Stylistic awareness in a wide range of music
• Playing of duets
• Preparation for intermediate grades – I have been an ABRSM examiner since 2001
• Comfortable waiting room for parents with a window into the piano room
• Family involvement encouraged
• Opportunities to perform
• Adults welcome even if they have not played for a considerable time
• DBS checked
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Advanced piano lessons
FOR THOSE LOOKING TO BREAK THEIR PERSONAL BOUNDARIES
Advanced piano lessons are for pupils who wish to refine their technique and stylistic interpretation. Final grade exams and diploma exams are available at this level. There is a concentration on secure technique combined with in-depth study of a wide variety of repertoire.
• An awareness of good posture and hand position
• Advanced studies and exercises
• All genres of music
• Preparation for final grades and diploma exams – I have been an ABRSM examiner since 2001
• A relaxed yet focussed atmosphere
• Opportunities to perform • All ages welcomed
• DBS checked
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What I Teach
LESSONS
I very much believe that enjoyment promotes learning so my primary aim as a music teacher is to help children, young people and adults enjoy playing the piano or organ.
• From the very beginning pupils learn a sound technique and we have fun discussing the mood of the music chosen and how to put this across.
• We talk of colour and pictures, of sound and shape so that the final result is a creative whole.
• In increasingly advanced lessons , stylistic considerations are very much part of the discussions.
• Lessons are highly individual with music chosen from the Classical tradition up to jazz and popular music.
• Lessons also contain many aspects of musicianship such as note recognition, sightreading and aural work.
• We play duets at all levels and young children often play musical games and sing songs.
Music Examinations
100% success rate, 8 out of 10 candidates gaining Distinctions, scholarships offered
• Many pupils like the challenge of taking grade exams, either with the ABRSM or Trinity Guildhall exam boards.
• There is also the option to do a Performance Assessment where no scales, sightreading or aurals are required but a certificate with comments by the examiner is given.
• I am an ABRSM examiner so I know exactly what is required for the grade and diploma exams. Pupils are fully prepared in every area so that the exam becomes a positive experience.
Exam results are very high overall with 8 out of 10 candidates gaining Distinctions in the last examining period. There is also a 100% success rate at Diploma level with Distinction marks also being awarded. These marks have led to places and scholarships being offered at Conservatoires and Universities.
Performance
Annual Concert, Crucible, Competitions …
Every summer I hold an annual concert where every school age pupil is invited to perform.
• Every level of playing is included and we have a lovely afternoon of music making.
• Pupils play solo and duet items and parents who play themselves are invited to take part in the duets if they wish.
• Parents, grandparents and friends come along to listen and the afternoon is topped off by a wonderful afternoon tea where everyone brings something.
• My pupils have been asked on several occasions to take part is masterclasses at the Crucible Studio with an internationally acclaimed concert pianist.
• Last time it was with Melvyn Tan – six school age pupils and two adult pupils took part in front of an audience. This was a real honour for the participants as they were the only pianists asked to take part.
• There is the opportunity to take part in competitions either locally or slightly further afield such as the Mrs Sunderland competition is Huddersfield.
Music Theory
I teach theory as part of lessons even at the very beginning of learning to play the piano. There are some lovely theory books with stickers that the young children love to do!
Aural Training
Aural awareness takes part in every lesson in some form or other even if it is not specifically geared towards grade exams.
Exam candidates who play orchestral instruments or are singers who are not pianists are also catered for if they require practice in aural training ready for their grade exam. As an ABRSM examiner I am able to give guidance on what is required.
Summary
• Fun, focussed lessons
• Early stages, grades up to diploma level
• Children and adults welcome
• All styles and genres
• Aural , theory and sightreading
• ABRSM examiner
• DBS checked
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Price & Policies
LESSON FEE - FROM £24 PER HALF HOUR
Please note that a 24 hour cancellation policy is in place for all lessons, requiring a full lesson fee to be paid if the cancellation is made within the 24 hour period of a booked lesson.
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