The artists behind every lesson
Active professional musicians and conservatoire graduates, our teachers bring real-world artistry into every lesson. Trinity Laban, BIMM London. The kind of teachers who still play.
Lead Educator & Founder
I'm Norbert Steczkowski, a pianist and educator who fell in love with teaching after graduating with honours from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music. Nothing matches helping a student find their own musical voice and confidence.
I trained in both classical and jazz, performed at the Royal Albert Hall with the Trinity Jazz Band, and went on to specialise in Popular Music Performance at BIMM London. That range lets me meet every student where they are, whether classical, jazz or pop.
My lessons balance real technique with creative freedom, in a warm, encouraging environment that leaves you genuinely excited to play.
I prepare students for ABRSM and Trinity exams from Grade 1 to Grade 8, with a 90 per cent plus pass rate at merit or distinction. Alongside the syllabus, I teach music theory, composition and improvisation for those who want to play beyond it. Children from age 4 welcome, plus GCSE, A-level, and a steady stream of adult beginners and returners.
90%+
Distinction Rate
BA
Trinity Laban Alumni
Pianist, Performer & Educator
I'm Declan Rafton, a pianist and performer with over ten years' experience and an Honours degree in Piano Performance from BIMM London.
I still perform regularly across London as a soloist, ensemble player and choir accompanist, so my teaching stays practical and rooted in real music. I specialise in blues, with a love of 70s rock, rock and roll and jazz, all built on a solid classical foundation.
I've taught students of every age and level, tailoring each lesson to your goals in a supportive space where confidence and technique grow together.
I prepare students for ABRSM, Trinity and RSL Rock & Pop exams from Grade 1 to Grade 8. Lessons lean into rock, blues, jazz and contemporary repertoire on a solid classical foundation, with ensemble work and choir accompaniment for those who want to play alongside others. Children from age 4 welcome, plus adult beginners and returners.
10+
Years experience
BA
BIMM Alumni
The team
Lead Educator & Founder
I'm Norbert Steczkowski, a pianist and educator who fell in love with teaching after graduating with honours from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music. Nothing matches helping a student find their own musical voice and confidence.
Pianist, Performer & Educator
I'm Declan Rafton, a pianist and performer with over ten years' experience and an Honours degree in Piano Performance from BIMM London.
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