Jackie Clark Music

Piano Lessons for all ages

Jackie clark Head shot

My first Love

My first love was swimming, not piano. I enjoyed piano but swimming was exciting and I was fast and powerful in the water.

A broken back said good bye to swimming competitively and mu Olympic Games training finished.

Probably now I could have carried on but in those dark days I was told to lie in bed for two years and forget swimming

My Story

I learned to play piano starting when I was eight years old. I learned properly with music from the very start. I wasn’t old enough to be frightened of the lines and dots on the pages. I just followed them, and in no time at all, they were easier than reading words.

There are only twelve notes and a few squiggles in Italian to understand. Progress came easily, and in no time, I started to pass exams in piano playing.

I am not happy playing in public; I never have been. So I don’t. I began teaching piano early on and have continued for over 25 years. I suppose that makes me an experienced teacher. Inspectors from the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of London ABRSM came to assess my teaching, and because I was a nervous student, they were made to stand outside to assess me.
Nevertheless, they were satisfied. I don’t think they do that sort of thing now; it is more an examination-style assessment.

Why I teach traditional lessons

I have taught the piano for a very long time and coached hundreds of students through there exams so I know what works and what doesn’t.

By teaching properly with nothing missed out students cannot go wrong. There is little to gain by being able to play many songs in a key, and when someone asked for it to be played in a differnet key, not being able to do it because that wasn’t taught to them.

I appreciate many teachers teach simplified ways to speed up the learning process but it misses things out that are essential to learn if a student is going to be a confident pianist.

My students have fun learning piano and so do I when teaching live or when creating courses for this site. In fact my site lessons are as identical to live lessons as I can make them.

I don’t believe that students should be left on their own when taking site lessons. All of my site courses are fully supported by me. Any problems or something not understood then I am here to help.

Learning to play the piano properly can be quicker than taking short cuts. Things learned badly can slow down future advancement.

Reviews

Website

This is a very good course, and the materials are a great reference, especially for practicing offline and using the material to write down chords for songs. I have her book Play Piano with Chords, so the course goes well with it. I’m looking forward to continuing the lessons, especially since additional sessions were added so it’s even better. Jackie is an excellent and patient instructor and this comes across in the lessons. I am glad I signed up

Douglas W.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5
A wonderful course for learning chord piano that produces pleasing results quickly.Jackie’s videos make you feel like you’re getting personal,one to one instruction.if you’re a beginner this course will help you to build a solid foundation that will give you the confidence to take your new found skills even further.Highly recommended!

Absolutely brilliant course to start to play piano chords! I’ve learned so much already, and I’ve been doing the course for 6 weeks only. Thank you Jackie!

Great course going really well easy to learn never played before now I can and still learning started late in life.

Jackie teaches how to use chords to play songs and less than half way into the course you will be able to play your favorites. Practice is the keyword. Jackie also answers any questions in a timely manner. She also has handouts to print that are very helpful in her courses. You will have fun as you learn Running Board to reinforce all the chords you have been taught in this course.

Childrens Learning:

Easy to follow. Workbook really helps. Notation is simplified and not confusing.

Jackie is easy to understand.

It is straightforward and easy to follow. I like that the book is easy to procure. I think even adults who have never played piano before would do well with it as well. Teacher makes concepts easy to understand.

lovely personality and excellent teaching of Jackie

My daughter loves this course. The teacher is awesome.

One to one live lessons

Jackie pays good attention to details in term of what areas needs focus and she is very polite and she brings a lot of warmth to her method of teaching and provides timely feedback. It very easy to identify that she is a seasoned music instructor!

My child’s piano skills have improved a great deal and I have Jackie to thank for that. I’m very appreciative of your support, Jackie.

Awesome as always

Jackie is the best thing that happened to my son. he went from not playing piano to understanding and reading notes like a child who has been playing piano for years. Jackie really knows how to bring out the talent in him and my son is overjoyed and motivated in every lesson. Thank you Jacky. You simply are the best

Awesome teacher

Tutor was very good with my son, very patient and very calm

Jackie is a brilliant teacher who not only knows how to teach music but also how to keep the young ones engaged during the lesson. She is very accommodating as well in case we were unable to attend a class . Extremely happy with the service.

Outstanding experience!

Jacque made it so easy for my daughter to get into the rhythm. She is a very pleasant lady to work with.

Jackie always delivers the best lessons,and she listens what you wants. My daughter is keen to learn Fur Elise. Jackie teaches her steps by steps and she did very well. Thank you

Best teacher ever. She is an inspiring piano teacher, my son looks forward to each lesson with great enthusiasm. Within short few weeks, my son has grown to love playing the piano, all thanks to your skillful and engaging teaching. We will continue to reorder and make this a long term commitment.

Excellent patient with kids.

Jackie always delivers the best quality of the lesson. We really enjoy the lessons every single time. Thank you

My child enjoys Jackie’s lessons and I have seen a great deal of improvements in my child’s piano skills. Thank you, Jackie.

Very detailed and amazing with kids !! Ok