Piano Lessons
in Gateshead

Piano Lessons in Gateshead

Welcome to Sweet Symphony School of Music – your pathway to Piano excellence!

We offer fantastic Piano lessons from our Studio here in Washington, just a short drive from Gateshead. With over 200 Students taking Piano lessons here each week, it’s our most popular instrument. We currently have 8 teachers available to cope with the demand.

So whether you’re just starting out or you’re already a seasoned pianist aiming to polish your technique, our passionate instructors are ready to guide you in unlocking your musical talent.

💬 What Our Students Say

“My son and daughter have been having piano lessons with Mark for the last 6 months…..they absolutely rave about the lessons!

Learn loads and have came on leaps and bounds can’t recommend enough! Ist class! Thank you!”
Lauren R. (Parent of 2 young piano students)

Why Choose Sweet Symphony?

📆 Flexible Scheduling

Life happens. We get it! Just let us know before your lesson if you can’t make it, and we’ll give you a Reschedule Credit to try and fit the lesson in elsewhere.

🚫 Distraction-Free Learning

From pets to iPads, at-home lessons can be full of distractions. Step into our Studio, where you can learn with purpose and focus. Our comfortable, distraction-free environment is designed to help you concentrate and get the most out of your lessons.

🧑‍🧑‍🧒 Family-Oriented

Our Studio is run by our family for your family. Schedule multiple kids at the same time or back-to-back. And while the kids are learning how to play an instrument, why not pick one up yourself?

🌟 Performance Opportunities

Build confidence and gain valuable life skills through year-round Performance Opportunities. Join the community at our regular Student Showcases in small local venues, or show off your skills at one of our Recitals.

Hi! I’m Louise and I’m the founder of Sweet Symphony School of Music.

Sweet Symphony’s aim is to give people from all social, economic and academic backgrounds access to professional, affordable music tuition. We’ve been around since 2007 and that aim is still as relevant today as when I first started.

❓Piano Lessons FAQs❓

Do I need to have a piano before I start lessons?

No – we understand that buying a piano can be a bit of an expensive purchase and you may wish to try out a few lessons before you commit to buying one. We would, however, advise that you will get the most out of your lessons once you have an instrument at home on which to practise. Your Teacher can advise you on what to look for in an instrument, and we can also recommend some local music retailers to help you with your purchase.

What ages do you teach?

From 3 – 103! Our Preschool Piano Lessons are perfect for young preschool Students aged 3 and upwards. Once children have started school they’re generally ready for our regular piano lessons.

We also have adult piano lessons available throughout the week, so whatever your age we’ll be sure to be able to find a suitable lesson space for you.

I’m an adult but I’ve never played before – am I too old to learn?

Absolutely not! We have loads of adult Students who have come to us as absolute beginners. The most important thing is your enthusiasm to learn (and practice!)

Our lessons are tailored to go at your own pace, so you’ll never feel under pressure or overwhelmed.
For more information on starting piano lessons as an adult, check out our blog post about this very subject.

How much practice should I do each week?

This answer depends entirely on you and your own circumstances. We realise that everyone has extremely busy lives these days and fitting in practice can be difficult. The best solution is to try and get into a practice routine and aim for little and often – you’ll get more out of regular 10 minute practice sessions than trying to cram an hour and a half the night before your lesson!

Do I have to sit music exams?

Not at all. When they reach the required standard, we do have a conversation with Students about music exams. Many Students choose to go down the exam route, but we have plenty who continue to just play for please. We will never force exams on anyone, but recognise that they can be a good way to gauge and mark progess, as well as providing firm targets for those who like to work towards goals.

Sweet Symphony is a registered Trinity College exam centre, so all of our exams are held right here in the Sweet Symphony Studio.

I’m not sure whether it’s piano or keyboard I want to learn. Is there a difference?

Although the two look very similar there are, in fact, several differences between a keyboard and a piano. And whichever one you decide to learn will have an impact on the content of your lessons.

Our advice is: if you have a keyboard at home, learn keyboard. If you have a piano, learn piano!

If you’re not sure which route you want to go down, our admin staff are always on-hand to advise.

Wondering if piano lessons are right for you? Book a trial lesson and see how enjoyable and rewarding learning the piano can be! 🎵

Still Unsure?

How about downloading an info pack to read up on our lessons a little more before you make a decision?

Just fill out the form below to get your FREE info pack, and we’ll be in touch to answer any questions you might have!

Piano Lessonsin Gateshead