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Stephen

4.9 (11 reviews)

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Number of students Stephen has taught since their arrival at Superprof

4.9 (11 reviews)

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Stephen Daltry, Piano Tutor & Composer, with 30 years experience, teaching all ages.

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About Stephen

Stephen has had a great love of the piano from an early age, he studied with Jean Phillips at Christ Church College, Canterbury (1st Class Music Degree) and studied with Dr Frank May in Pianoforte at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

He has played professionally for over 35 years, for theatre, concert and private functions, and his recent candle-lit concerts 'Twilight Date Nights', and for many broadcast TV programmes, as well as being a film/TV composer for programmes for CH4, ITV and BBC. ('The Hunt',BBC2,'Charlotte:A Royal at War BBC, Fruity Stories -CH4)

About the lesson

My lessons are designed for you the student — whether you’re a beginner or intermediate or advanced. If that’s the path you prefer we can also prepare for ABRSM exams, which is one of my specialities. I’ve already helped many students pass their ABRSM Practical and Theory Grades, from 1 to 8, with merits and distinctions.

I firmly believe piano can be learnt at any age so don’t let age intimidate you! My oldest student is 87 years old and has made excellent progress. I’m proud of him and would love to see you, at any age, achieve the same results!
I tailor my lessons to the individual, so currently, with one student I improvise on particular chords and show inventive progressions; one more advanced student is learning Chopin's C sharp minor prelude; with an 8 year old pupil I am taking him through a Pauline Hall starter book whilst at the same time teaching him 'Match of the Day' and 'Shrek' themes that he enjoys, it's really satisfying to see my students starting to read music.
What helped my sight-reading as a 14 year old was spending the whole weekend trying to learn 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' which has a challenging piano arrangement!
I like to focus on the artists and genres that you like. From basic chords, to complex improvisation, I’ll take you through the entire process at a pace that is fun, low-stress, and engaging,

As a composer for film and television I can teach you melody writing, intervals, how to write less boring chord progressions, more colourful chord extensions, interesting alternative chords, what your favourite song or piece is made of. I have written stage musicals so can help you on putting music to words.

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4.9 (11 reviews)

Hitoshi
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Perfect! I have been learning with Stephen for about two years now, and it has been a very positive experience. He is always patient and supportive, and the lessons are relaxed and enjoyable. Thanks to his guidance, I feel that I have made good progress in both my technique and musicality, and I am now able to approach pieces with much more confidence. I look forward to continuing my lessons with him.
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Hitoshi

Perfect! I have been learning with Stephen for about two years now, and it has been a very positive experience. He is always patient and supportive, and the lessons are relaxed and enjoyable. Thanks to his guidance, I feel that I have made good progress in both my technique and musicality, and I am now able to approach pieces with much more confidence. I look forward to continuing my lessons with him.

Stephen's response
Hitoshi’s piano-playing I think has really developed both technically and expressively. We have covered some Bach preludes and Chopin nocturnes, he has begun Chopin's C sharp minor prelude. Hitoshi has a rigorous approach to learning a piece and a developing sensitivity to harmonic development and dynamics. I look forward to hearing his interpretations.
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  Hitoshi’s piano-playing I think has really developed both technically and expressively. We have covered some Bach preludes and Chopin nocturnes, he has begun Chopin's C sharp minor prelude. Hitoshi has a rigorous approach to learning a piece and a developing sensitivity to harmonic development and dynamics. I look forward to hearing his interpretations.
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Kedar
- 5
Perfect! I couldn't ask for a better teacher in Stephen, he is patient, encouraging and highly skilled and our lessons are effective and enjoyable. I would highly recommend Stephen to anyone looking to improve their piano skills whether they are a beginner or more advanced.
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Kedar

Perfect! I couldn't ask for a better teacher in Stephen, he is patient, encouraging and highly skilled and our lessons are effective and enjoyable. I would highly recommend Stephen to anyone looking to improve their piano skills whether they are a beginner or more advanced.

Stephen's response
Kedar is a highly intelligent, cultured and very musical person with a sensitive ear and a good technique, we're working currently on the Grade 6 piano syllabus.
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  Kedar is a highly intelligent, cultured and very musical person with a sensitive ear and a good technique, we're working currently on the Grade 6 piano syllabus.
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Husam
- 5
Perfect! Mr. Stephen. Is the most impressive touter i study with he has a huge experience, and the ability to make the most difficult classes very easy, my class with him it was amazing and he solved all problems I have in playing piano, I really recommended him for anyone who need to start playing piano or he has been played for long time, Mr. Stephen has a very helpful style to teach and to learn you how to play piano.
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Husam

Perfect! Mr. Stephen. Is the most impressive touter i study with he has a huge experience, and the ability to make the most difficult classes very easy, my class with him it was amazing and he solved all problems I have in playing piano, I really recommended him for anyone who need to start playing piano or he has been played for long time, Mr. Stephen has a very helpful style to teach and to learn you how to play piano.

Stephen's response
Husam is a highly intelligent, cultured and musical pianist. We have been studying Beethoven and most recently Yann Tiersen's music for 'Amelie'.
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  Husam is a highly intelligent, cultured and musical pianist. We have been studying Beethoven and most recently Yann Tiersen's music for 'Amelie'.
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Sandy
- 5
Perfect! Stephen is extremely punctual and flexible when it comes to arranging lesson times. He is kind, positive and patient with my daughter. She thoroughly enjoys her lessons and is making good progress. Stephen always gives her feedback and pieces to practise during the week. I would highly recommend this teacher.
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Sandy

Perfect! Stephen is extremely punctual and flexible when it comes to arranging lesson times. He is kind, positive and patient with my daughter. She thoroughly enjoys her lessons and is making good progress. Stephen always gives her feedback and pieces to practise during the week. I would highly recommend this teacher.

Stephen's response
I am enjoying teaching Scarlett. She is a highly intelligent, very musical child and is very attentive and focused in the lessons. She is making good progress and I hope we will start the Grade 1 piano syllabus soon.
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  I am enjoying teaching Scarlett. She is a highly intelligent, very musical child and is very attentive and focused in the lessons. She is making good progress and I hope we will start the Grade 1 piano syllabus soon.
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Joshua
- 5
Perfect! Stephan is a very skilled and knowledgeable teacher and lessons are enjoyable.
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Joshua

Perfect! Stephan is a very skilled and knowledgeable teacher and lessons are enjoyable.

Stephen's response
Joshua is very attentive, and focused, and always comes to a lesson having practised his pieces. He is making very good progress in piano and in theory in my opinion. I think we began with Grade 3 sight-reading and he has just finished the Grade 8 sight-reading book.
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  Joshua is very attentive, and focused, and always comes to a lesson having practised his pieces. He is making very good progress in piano and in theory in my opinion. I think we began with Grade 3 sight-reading and he has just finished the Grade 8 sight-reading book.
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Boghos

Stephen is a very talented musician with a great skill for teaching piano and making the experience enjoyable. I remember the agony when I used to take piano lessons and it made me see it as a burden. But Stephen taught our kids in such a way that they feel proud when they play, they put themselves forward to school concerts and also they fight between them on who gets to play the piano next. While I believe it is very important that one enjoys learning, Stephen also focussed on the important aspects necessary to getting the kids through the grade exams and master music theory. I strongly recommend Stephen as a piano tutor who has been teaching our kids at home for more than 6 years.
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Boghos
Stephen is a very talented musician with a great skill for teaching piano and making the experience enjoyable. I remember the agony when I used to take piano lessons and it made me see it as a burden. But Stephen taught our kids in such a way that they feel proud when they play, they put themselves forward to school concerts and also they fight between them on who gets to play the piano next. While I believe it is very important that one enjoys learning, Stephen also focussed on the important aspects necessary to getting the kids through the grade exams and master music theory. I strongly recommend Stephen as a piano tutor who has been teaching our kids at home for more than 6 years.
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Kathryn

Stephen’s teaching methods are fun as well as educational. And our son has certainly thrived in his love of music and playing the piano since we were lucky enough to have had Stephen recommended to us. We would have no hesitation in recommending him.
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Kathryn
Stephen’s teaching methods are fun as well as educational. And our son has certainly thrived in his love of music and playing the piano since we were lucky enough to have had Stephen recommended to us. We would have no hesitation in recommending him.
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Pietro

Stephen is a very good piano teacher . He has taught for many years now two of my children with remarkable results, my daughter got 2 distinctions in the last 2 exams.
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Pietro
Stephen is a very good piano teacher . He has taught for many years now two of my children with remarkable results, my daughter got 2 distinctions in the last 2 exams.
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Stefano

I have been studying with Stephen since 2014 and I couldn't have picked a better teacher. He has been able to motivate me through my piano studies allowing me to develop as a musician; he's not only teaching me how to play but giving his background in composition too he's always providing me context and useful tips on how to perform. Not only Stephen is excellent technically but he's a top notch example of how to complement technique with musicality and all-around learning. Last bust not least Stephen is friendly, professional and simply a pleasure to be around.
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Stefano
I have been studying with Stephen since 2014 and I couldn't have picked a better teacher. He has been able to motivate me through my piano studies allowing me to develop as a musician; he's not only teaching me how to play but giving his background in composition too he's always providing me context and useful tips on how to perform. Not only Stephen is excellent technically but he's a top notch example of how to complement technique with musicality and all-around learning. Last bust not least Stephen is friendly, professional and simply a pleasure to be around.
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Christine

I am a retired lady who has taken up piano again after a lapse of many years. I find Stephen an entertaining and helpful teacher and particularly appreciate him allowing me to progress at my own pace as I am only playing for my own pleasure.
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Christine
I am a retired lady who has taken up piano again after a lapse of many years. I find Stephen an entertaining and helpful teacher and particularly appreciate him allowing me to progress at my own pace as I am only playing for my own pleasure.
Christine
Aine Callington. east Sheen

Stephen Daltry has taught my children piano for just over a year and they have both flourished in that period of time. My older child can now read music and play a number of tunes competently and my younger son who only started a few months ago is also progressing very well.
Stephen has also encouraged their interest and enthusiasm such that they both really enjoy playing and practice willingly.
I have no hesitation in recommending Stephen.
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Aine Callington. east Sheen
Stephen Daltry has taught my children piano for just over a year and they have both flourished in that period of time. My older child can now read music and play a number of tunes competently and my younger son who only started a few months ago is also progressing very well.
Stephen has also encouraged their interest and enthusiasm such that they both really enjoy playing and practice willingly.
I have no hesitation in recommending Stephen.
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When did you first develop a passion for music and your favourite instrument?
I was 7 years old when I fell in love with the piano, I used to listen to my grandfather play on his beautiful Bechstein grand.
Is there a particular type of music or artist that you listen to on a loop without it driving you crazy?
I could listen to the piano music of Debussy, such as 'Reflets dans L'Eau' or Schumann's 'Kinderscenen' on a loop!
Explain to us the most difficult or riveting course you could personally give to a student of music.
Let me take you through my writing of my film score for the Princess Diana documentary for ITV, or let us explore the harmonies and background to Schumann's 'Scenes of Childhood', his life and music, how he had to date in secret…!
What do you think is the most complicated instrument to master and why?
Well the piano-accordion is complicated. I've played it for many years, but being able to play all 120 buttons, that you can't see, with your left hand with dexterity is extremely difficult! Am still trying.
What are your keys to success?
Pursue your dreams and passions above all things. Flexibility and having a listening ear.
Name three musicians you dream of meeting in your favourite bar in the early hours of the morning.
Marta Argerich - because of her sublimely beautiful playing; Claude Debussy - if I am allowed a dead composer! - I would just love to hear him play the piano in this bar, hear him tell his story, how music captivated him; and the late Victor Borge - because of his wonderful humour, musical intelligence and technique.
Provide a valuable anecdote related to music or your days at music school.
I had a kind and encouraging music teacher at Secondary School, Mr Capstick, who would let me hide in the music room when the gymnastics teacher came looking for me. I much preferred practising Chopin than climbing up bars or trying to jump those massive horses!
What are the little touches that make you a Superprof in music?
I try to find out what a student really likes. For example a current student sent me some raps on YouTube that he really liked the piano parts of, and I transcribed some of the piano parts which he is enjoying learning.
Also, being a composer, I've occasionally written piano pieces for my pupils to learn.

Stephen Daltry, Piano Tutor & Composer, with 30 years experience, teaching all ages.

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When did you first develop a passion for music and your favourite instrument?

Is there a particular type of music or artist that you listen to on a loop without it driving you crazy?

Explain to us the most difficult or riveting course you could personally give to a student of music.

What do you think is the most complicated instrument to master and why?

What are your keys to success?

Name three musicians you dream of meeting in your favourite bar in the early hours of the morning.

Provide a valuable anecdote related to music or your days at music school.

What are the little touches that make you a Superprof in music?

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