“I’ve been playing the piano for years before coming to Gordon. Learning from Gordon has been a game-changer, especially when it comes to exploring more complex genres like jazz. The lessons go beyond traditional methods, offering tips and techniques that have helped me understand and master the intricacies of styles I hadn’t delved into before. They also help me a lot as a songwriter since I wanted to learn how to make my music sound more interesting and complex. If you’re looking to expand your musical range and pick up some great tricks along the way, I highly recommend these sessions!”
Anna, Oct 2024
“Gordon is definitely the best piano teacher I’ve ever had. He is such an all-round musician with plenty of practical knowledge and skills in different genres of music. I’ve been playing classical piano since I was 6 and I was looking for somebody who can guide me through jazz, soul, gospel, funk, and more. I feel I am very lucky to have found him and I am very excited to continue to build a diverse piano repertoire”
Emi, Nov 2024
“Gordon is a wonderfully talented teacher who understands and respects his students’ individuality and presents musical possibilities in a completely different way to what we have experienced before. To Gordon – thank you for taking my son on as your student, thank you for supporting his unique talent and spirit, thank you for inspiring him, thank you for showing him many new ways of looking at music, improvisation and the piano, thank you for being exactly what he needed during this period, which was a kind, gentle and talented teacher who saw him, heard him, had faith in him and gave him space to just be himself. Thank you for sharing your time, space and energy with him, and with us.”
Claudia, March 2024
“I’ve had many piano teachers over the years (all excellent) but none like Gordon. He is a font of musical knowledge, and makes the study of music engaging and approachable. Over the past few months with his guidance, I have seen an incredible improvement in my playing and sight reading, as well as my understanding of many different genres, music history, theory and their application. Working with him has given me the confidence to attempt more difficult pieces on my own, and I feel so fortunate to have found a teacher who does that! Highly recommend.”
Sush, Feb 2021
“I would recommend this teacher for his warm, approachable personality and his extremely skilled and knowledgable background in music, specifically piano. He provides very high standard technique and interpretation. With vast and valuable experience in both teaching and performance, he offers a very professional, accommodating and high standard service.”
Margot, June 2023
“Alex has so enjoyed working with you. I also love the way you work – so focused, attentive, natural and creative in the moment – in my experience there aren’t many teachers like you.”
Laura (music teacher and mother), Feb 2017
“Gordon is a top bloke and a fountain of musical wisdom. No idea how he manages to pack so much useful knowledge and inspiration into one lesson a week but I always learn a staggering amount, not just about technical playing skill and theory but also listening, history and general musicianship. If you’re looking to level up your keyboard skills and deepen your appreciation of music as an art form, he’s the man”
Seb, Feb 2023
“I started as a complete beginner with Gordon last summer. He is not only incredibly knowledgeable, but also very patient and supportive, no matter at what speed you progress. He will ask what your learning objectives are and tailor the lessons to your goals. I really appreciate that he teaches you how to play efficiently and in a relaxed manner to prevent strain & injuries. It’s always a pleasure to have piano lessons with Gordon.”
Eunice, March 2022
“A couple of years ago I was looking for a quick refresh of ideas and techniques I’d picked up after learning the piano years ago. What I found in Gordon was whole new way of looking at the keyboard and thinking about music. It’s hard to appreciate how much I’ve come on – and what a whole world of music Gordon has opened up for me. And all the time it’s just seemed like really good fun. An outstanding teacher who understands what you want, where you’re coming from, and how best to help you get where you want to go.”
Mark, Feb 2021
“Gordon has been giving me lessons for 15 months. In that time my playing and technique has dramatically improved. I focus on Classical but he’s also a fantastic jazz pianist and teacher. Gordon follows up after each lesson with notes which is really useful. He also has a lovely personality and is extremely knowledgeable about all periods of music. I would definitely recommend Gordon, equally for the beginner as for the more advanced pianist.”
James, Jan 2021
“Gordon is a great teacher, and brings his obvious love (and knowledge) of a very broad range of musical genres to lessons. Lessons are very enjoyable but he is also very thorough and makes sure that you develop at a pace you can manage. Highly recommended!”
Justin, Dec 2018
“I would highly recommend Gordon! I started lessons in May 2016 and in this time my playing has been transformed. I learnt to play classical piano when I was younger – and have always wanted to learn jazz. Gordon has structured the lessons well to help me re-learn the basics while introducing jazz standards and improvisation techniques. He is also able to bring in years of practical experience, and has great tips if you are interested in really taking your playing to the next level. A great teacher.”
Matt, April 2017
“Gordon has taught our nine year old son for a year and it’s been great to see his musicality and enjoyment of performance flourish. Lessons are never the same (a good thing) and strike a fun balance between theory, improvisation and application to mastery of the current piece. I’d recommend his teaching to anyone seeking an inspiring and caring teacher that will treat your child as an equal and that will help him or her to develop their love and understanding of music.”
Liberty, Oct 2017
“I’m a drummer who’s played for Sigma, Labrinth, Ellie Goulding, Justin Timberlake, Mica Paris, Cleopatra, Mojo etc. I recently went to Gordon for lessons to help me improve my keyboard skills for songwriting, production & help with music theory/practical work on popular styles. As a fellow colleague in the business, I can personally vouch for him being an awesome keyboard player & top notch teacher.”