Home›Music Lessons›Piano lessons›Piano Lessons – Beginners Piano Lessons - Beginners BOOK NOW Details Booking & timetable Venues Tutors Discover the enjoyment of playing music with our Piano Lessons for Beginners. Designed for complete beginners, this practical course offers a friendly and supportive introduction to piano playing, music reading and theory. Guided by a professional piano teacher, you’ll develop essential techniques while learning to play simple melodies, chords and pieces. You’ll also explore improvisation and create your own melodies and accompaniments, with opportunities to play solo, in duets and as part of an ensemble. Taught in small groups in central London, the course combines shared learning with individual feedback on posture, dexterity, musicality and progress. Every student will have their own keyboard to use during each session. WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS COURSE: Discover the joy of playing the piano as you build the skills to bring music to life from your very first lesson. Build a strong foundation in piano playing through practical, hands-on learning. Develop confidence reading music and understanding the keyboard. Improve coordination, rhythm and finger technique as you play with both hands. Learn to perform simple melodies and chord accompaniments with increasing fluency. Develop the skills to practise effectively and continue progressing between classes. Receive expert guidance and personalised feedback in a supportive learning environment. Enjoy making music alongside other beginners with a shared passion for learning. Establish the foundations needed to progress to the next level of piano lessons. Keyboard Fundamentals Learn correct hand position, posture and keyboard technique to build strong playing habits from the outset. Reading Music Develop the skills to read basic music notation and apply it confidently at the keyboard. Melody and Chords Play simple melodies alongside chord accompaniments while developing coordination between both hands. Rhythm and Technique Strengthen finger independence, timing and rhythmic accuracy through practical exercises and musical pieces. Repertoire Learn a selection of accessible pieces that reinforce new techniques while building your musical confidence. Expert Tuition Benefit from tutor demonstrations, guided practice and personalised feedback to support your progress every step of the way. Classes Starting Soon Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 03 Sep 2026 - 22 Oct 2026 Thu 18:15-19:30 8 weeks Matt Oldreive City Academy, Farringdon £250.00 Book Now 13 Sep 2026 - 18 Oct 2026 Sun 12:15-13:45 6 weeks Matt Oldreive City Academy, Farringdon £225.00 Book Now 17 Sep 2026 - 05 Nov 2026 Thu 19:40-20:55 8 weeks Matt Oldreive City Academy, Farringdon £250.00 Book Now 10 Oct 2026 - 14 Nov 2026 Sat 10:00-11:30 6 weeks Noah Ottman City Academy, Farringdon £225.00 Book Now 12 Nov 2026 - 14 Jan 2027 Thu 19:40-20:55 8 weeks (no class 24 Dec & 31 Dec) Matt Oldreive City Academy, Farringdon £250.00 Book Now 03 Sep 03 Sep 2026 - 22 Oct 2026 £250.00 Day:Thu Time:18:15-19:30 Duration:8 weeks Tutor: Matt Oldreive Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 13 Sep 13 Sep 2026 - 18 Oct 2026 £225.00 Day:Sun Time:12:15-13:45 Duration:6 weeks Tutor: Matt Oldreive Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 17 Sep 17 Sep 2026 - 05 Nov 2026 £250.00 Day:Thu Time:19:40-20:55 Duration:8 weeks Tutor: Matt Oldreive Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 10 Oct 10 Oct 2026 - 14 Nov 2026 £225.00 Day:Sat Time:10:00-11:30 Duration:6 weeks Tutor: Noah Ottman Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 12 Nov 12 Nov 2026 - 14 Jan 2027 £250.00 Day:Thu Time:19:40-20:55 Duration:8 weeks (no class 24 Dec & 31 Dec) Tutor: Matt Oldreive Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE View All Classes × Select your Entry Level: -Select- Leader Follower Book Now Close Useful Information Who is this course for? This course is suitable for complete beginners to music, or to those with experience in a different instrument but are new to piano. Do I need to bring anything? Keyboards and sheet music will be provided for all students, although it may be useful to bring a binder or portfolio to store your sheet music. Should I wear anything in particular? It's a good idea to wear clothes you're comfortable in and that allow you to sit up straight. Note that it is more difficult (although not impossible) to play piano with long nails, and so you may want to consider removing nail extensions before your lessons. Do I need a piano at home to practice on? Having your own piano or keyboard to practice on will improve your progress, and your instructor will give you structured recommendations for practice outside of class. However it is not a requirement, and different amounts of practice outside of class will be accommodated by your instructor. If I do want to purchase a keyboard, what should I buy? Feel free to ask your instructor about this, but the ideal beginners keyboard will have 88 keys and be weighted or semi-weighted. Some affordable options are the Yamaha P45 or P145, or the Roland FP10. What kind of pieces will I learn? Your instructor will choose pieces based on the level of the class, although if you have particular pieces or styles you would like to learn always feel free to talk with your instructor after class! After finishing my course, should I repeat Piano Beginners, or move straight to Level 2? This is dependent on how comfortable you are with the skills and music theory you have learnt during the course. Generally speaking, most students who practice outside of class are ready to move to Level 2, however if you're uncertain then speak to your instructor at the end of your course. Want to learn more? Many students use this course as a springboard to continue developing their piano skills. Whether you’re building confidence at the keyboard, learning to play more fluently, or exploring new musical styles, progressing to the next level allows you to strengthen your technique, improve your musical understanding, and play with greater expression. Piano Lessons – Level 2 Songwriting Classes Guitar Lessons Browse Courses You can filter Courses by month and tutor Month All Months Tutor All Tutors Matt OldreiveNoah Ottman Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 03 Sep 2026 - 22 Oct 2026 Thu 18:15-19:30 8 weeks Matt Oldreive City Academy, Farringdon £250.00 Book Now 13 Sep 2026 - 18 Oct 2026 Sun 12:15-13:45 6 weeks Matt Oldreive City Academy, Farringdon £225.00 Book Now 17 Sep 2026 - 05 Nov 2026 Thu 19:40-20:55 8 weeks Matt Oldreive City Academy, Farringdon £250.00 Book Now 10 Oct 2026 - 14 Nov 2026 Sat 10:00-11:30 6 weeks Noah Ottman City Academy, Farringdon £225.00 Book Now 12 Nov 2026 - 14 Jan 2027 Thu 19:40-20:55 8 weeks (no class 24 Dec & 31 Dec) Matt Oldreive City Academy, Farringdon £250.00 Book Now 03 Sep 03 Sep 2026 - 22 Oct 2026 £250.00 Day:Thu Time:18:15-19:30 Duration:8 weeks Tutor: Matt Oldreive Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 13 Sep 13 Sep 2026 - 18 Oct 2026 £225.00 Day:Sun Time:12:15-13:45 Duration:6 weeks Tutor: Matt Oldreive Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 17 Sep 17 Sep 2026 - 05 Nov 2026 £250.00 Day:Thu Time:19:40-20:55 Duration:8 weeks Tutor: Matt Oldreive Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 10 Oct 10 Oct 2026 - 14 Nov 2026 £225.00 Day:Sat Time:10:00-11:30 Duration:6 weeks Tutor: Noah Ottman Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 12 Nov 12 Nov 2026 - 14 Jan 2027 £250.00 Day:Thu Time:19:40-20:55 Duration:8 weeks (no class 24 Dec & 31 Dec) Tutor: Matt Oldreive Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE × Select your Entry Level: -Select- Leader Follower Book Now Close ADD ME TO THE WAITING LIST If you'd like to be added to the waiting list for 'Piano Lessons – Beginners' fill in the form below and we will contact you if a space becomes available. 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Please note bookings are non-transferable after 72 hours.(For more information please see our terms and conditions) 10% DISCOUNT AVAILABLE If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course. City Academy, Farringdon Closest Station: Farringdon Closest Bus Stop: Hatton Garden View Details Get Directions All City Academy tutors are experienced professionals from theatre, film/TV and performance industries. So whilst they're training you, they may also be rehearsing for a West End show or working on a movie. We like that and we do believe it makes a difference in class. 👤 Matt Oldreive View Profile Noah Ottman View Profile
