Business Details
Your Trusted Music Tuition in Exeter
Established by Brian Kirkby, a seasoned freelance musician with over thirty years of professional experience, our business specialises in piano, keyboard, and trumpet tuition. My career has spanned diverse roles, including performances with EMI's Premier Feature Band, international residencies, and leadership of Devon's Premier Big Band for fourteen years. I focus on nurturing students' musical journeys, whether for personal enjoyment or professional aspirations, with a track record of guiding learners to prestigious conservatoires.My teaching philosophy prioritises encouragement, technical excellence, and fostering a lifelong passion for music. Testimonials from satisfied students and parents highlight the transformative impact of our lessons, with many achieving distinctions in exams and securing places at top-tier institutions. As a dedicated educator, I combine professional expertise with a personalised approach, ensuring each student receives tailored guidance to reach their full potential.
Services
Piano Tuition
Keyboard Tuition
Trumpet Tuition
Home Tuition
Practice Tips
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of professional musical experience across diverse performance settings.
- Our students have gained entry to Europe's top conservatoires.
- Personalised lesson plans adapt to individual learning goals and paces.
- Proven methodology combines technical mastery with creative expression.
- Testimonials highlight transformative teaching and exam success.
What people say
Excellent work
Progress on the keyboard
Nurture a love for music
Motivating
Privilege to sit in on your lesson
Services
Piano Tuition
Personalised piano instruction for all levels, focusing on technical proficiency and musical interpretation. Our curriculum develops sight-reading, improvisation, and performance skills. Students benefit from a structured approach that has produced multiple conservatoire entrants.
Keyboard Tuition
Comprehensive keyboard training covering classical and contemporary styles. Lessons emphasize versatility across genres while building foundational music theory knowledge. Students gain confidence through progressive repertoire challenges.
Trumpet Tuition
Specialist trumpet instruction developing embouchure control, breath support, and articulation techniques. Curriculum includes jazz improvisation and classical repertoire to build versatile performance capabilities.
Home Tuition
Convenient in-home instruction available across Exeter and Devon. Eliminates travel time while maintaining the same high-quality, individualised teaching approach in familiar surroundings.
Practice Tips
Expert-recommended practice strategies to maximise progress. Includes time management techniques, section-by-section learning approaches, and mental preparation methods for effective skill development.
People
Brian Kirkby
Music Teacher
Professional musician with 30+ years' experience teaching piano, keyboard, and trumpet. Specialises in preparing students for conservatoire entry and graded exams while maintaining an enjoyable learning environment.
Questions
What instruments do you teach?
We offer piano, keyboard, and trumpet tuition tailored to individual learning needs.
Do you teach beginners?
Yes, our lessons cater to all skill levels from absolute beginners to advanced players.
Can lessons help with exam preparation?
Our structured approach has successfully prepared students for graded exams with distinctions.
Are home visits available?
Home tuition is offered within Exeter and surrounding Devon areas.
How long are the lessons?
Lesson duration is customised to the student's age, experience, and specific goals.
What teaching methods do you use?
We combine technical training with creative expression, using proven practice strategies.
