Stephen Jackson Banks
Composer, producer, pianist, and more
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Private Piano Tuition Available in Liverpool
I work in Liverpool and can teach at your location. Online lessons also available upon request.
Piano Tuition
My teaching style is positive and approachable, focusing on creativity and enjoyment without any compromise on progress or exam success. In lessons, I prioritise a solid foundation of music theory and piano technique to enable independent learning and practice. Furthermore, I emphasise the “why” behind every concept, connecting all information to ensure a comprehensive understanding. This approach provides a basis for enthusiastic students to quickly progress to high standards. I focus on piano and theory, but can include elements of composition, production, and improvisation.
My teaching works for a wide variety of different students, including those who want to pursue paths outside of any syllabus.
Current qualifications:
– MRes in Music Composition (distinction, 80 thesis), University of Liverpool
– BA(Hons) in Music (first class honours) + RLPO performance scholarship, University of Liverpool
– ARSM diploma in Piano Performance (distinction) + grades 1-8 piano/5-6 theory, ABRSM
– Music Technology extended diploma (distinction) + Music 90 credit diploma, City of Liverpool College
In progress:
– PhD in Music Composition funded by the John Lennon Memorial Scholarship + FLTHE/AFHEA, University of Liverpool
– (on hold) LRSM + Grade 8 theory, ABRSM
Triple alumnus of the University of Liverpool, working as a GTA (graduate teaching assistant) during the second year of my PhD.
Teaching (seminar leading and support) on three modules:
Tonal Harmony [MUSI181], Theory in Practice: Exploring Music’s Construction [MUSI180], and Composition for Digital Games [MUSI206]
Additionally, marking work on MUSI181.
Yamaha U3M upright piano at my location (lessons at my location not currently available)
Competitive pricing
Enhanced DBS/CRB certificate.
High student attainment
100% positive platform reviews
Special needs students welcome
I live in Childwall, Liverpool (L15) and travel up to 3 miles from there.
Timeline View – Stephen Jackson Banks MRes BA(Hons) ARSM SMISM
July 1, 2018 Completed with Distinction. Around 5 concurrent piano students at any time
July 21, 2021 Completed with First Class honours and RLPO scholarship. Around 10 concurrent piano students
November 22, 2022 Completed with Distinction and 80% thesis mark. Around 20 concurrent piano students
January 23, 2023 Completed with Distinction.
July 1, 2026 Funded by the John Lennon Memorial Scholarship. >20 concurrent piano students and Graduate Teaching Assistant work on three University of Liverpool modules
Extended Diploma in Music Technology
BA (Hons) in Music
MRes in Music Composition
ARSM Diploma in Piano Performance
PhD in Music Composition (in progress)
Pricing
30 minute lesson | £15 |
1 hour lesson | £25 |
2 hour lesson | £45 |
Other | Available, individually priced |
Contact
For composition or production commissions, piano lesson arrangements, or other queries, here are my contact details.
Phone/text/whatsapp:
+44 07584 476522
Email:
hypercompute@hotmail.com