Piano Lessons

Piano is an incredibly popular instrument, and it’s easy to see why – it is highly accessible and versatile, makes it easy to see fundamental concepts of music theory, and is one of the few instruments that can act as its own accompaniment. Plus, it sounds exceptionally beautiful! That’s what makes piano an excellent choice to start learning (whether it’s your first, second, third, or even tenth instrument!), and here at The Musician Academy in Lisburn and Dunmurry, we have a wonderful team of piano tutors ready to help you along the way. Whether you want to learn for pleasure or sit your Grades, and whether you want to learn contemporary keys or stick to more classical styles, our piano tutors will be able to take you from beginner to advanced level through our 1-1 lessons, all while keeping it fun, motivating and interesting for you!

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Our Piano Tutors

Hello! My name is Sarah Carlisle, and I teach piano at The Musician Academy.

I’ve loved music for as long as I can remember. My dad taught me to play piano, and I kept it up all the way through school, playing in orchestras, choirs, and ensembles. When I started, I could never have imagined how far piano would take me. I’ve had the privilege to play in venues like the Ulster Hall, have worked alongside incredibly talented musicians, and have gained an ABRSM diploma in piano performance. I love playing at…

My name is Niall Kavanagh and I am pianist and I also play clarinet and flute.

I recently moved back to Belfast after working for 8 years in international schools in Germany. I am passionate about engaging students and helping them reach their full potential as musicians.

Hi everyone! My name is Richard McDermott and I teach Piano and Violin (piano being my first instrument). I cover Classical, Contemporary and Popular genres of music and also tutor for the graded exam syllabuses.

From a very young age I got involved with all things creative and artistic; gaining a wealth of experience in Speech and Drama and Musicals – performing in theatres and festivals throughout the Island, completing all grades in piano, violin and drama…

Hello! My name is James Cacayan and I teach piano at The Musician Academy. Music has always been significant in my life as I grew up singing and playing piano. I also involve myself in my school orchestra and jazz band being the main pianist and also involve myself in my school choir. I have also achieved my ARSM diploma in piano and my grade 8 in singing over the last couple of years.

Teaching for me is…

Hi, my name is Brent Donaldson and I teach piano at The Musician Academy. Music has always played a big part in my life, but the piano is primarily what made me realise my true love for it, alongside teaching students and seeing their progress.

I have achieved my grade 8 and have recently graduated from Queens University with a BA in Music and Audio Production where I specialised in piano performance; moving beyond grade 8 playing through the highest…

Hi, my name is Jason Abernethy. I am an instrumental tutor with a passion for both piano and guitar. I began playing guitar at the age of 7 and took up piano at 20, continuing to develop my skills across both instruments with dedication and commitment.

I graduated from Liverpool John Moores University with a First Class Honours degree in Audio and Music Production (BSc). I hold a Grade 8 in Acoustic Guitar through RSL and I am close to…

Sam

Hi, my name is Sam Moore and I teach drums here at The Musician Academy.
 
Learning piano from age 10 and teaching myself drums from 12, I have always had a passion for music, especially playing and performing with others. This led me to join the teen Play in a Band class in 2021, where my passion for playing grew, leading me to start drum lessons again in 2022, which allowed me to achieve a distinction in grade 8 drums in December 2023…

Paul Beattie has been playing the guitar for over 40 years. He also plays keyboards and the bass guitar.

During his career, he has played and toured with many different bands, including…

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