I have wanted to play the piano for most of my life and have been having lessons with Victoria since I retired. She is kind and patient, particularly as I have had to overcome a lot of bad habits! Victoria allows me to progress at my own speed and constantly reassures and supports me. The new studio at Shawlands is easily accessible through Lingfield and avoids getting stuck in traffic on the one way system and the London Road. Thank you Victoria for your patience! – Verity Gower.
As a senior pupil coming back to piano playing.Victoria has been very patient, and very knowledgeable in her approach and is very inspirational! Most importantly of all, I’m really enjoying the journey. Thank you. – Ian Watkins.
My 6 year old daughter Ava always looks forward to her piano lessons as Victoria makes them so much fun. Victoria has such a friendly and patient demeanour and has developed Ava’s confidence immensely. I can really see the progress Victoria has developed in Ava’s ability, and cannot recommend her highly enough. – Sabrina Padda.
I started piano classes during the Pandemic and used to go to Victoria’s studio but during lockdown we used FaceTime and have since kept our classes on FaceTime as it’s very convenient for me. I was a complete beginner and couldn’t even read music. Victoria is always kind, patient, enthusiastic and encouraging. She has helpful tips and advice. I just practice about 30 mins most days and I’ve made a lot of progress. Her lessons are very enjoyable (there is homework!) and I have no hesitation in recommending Victoria. Don’t struggle on your own! – Sue Bozzini.
“Victoria is a fantastic teacher who has not only inspired me but is also helping me to achieve my goal of playing the piano fluently. Teaching adults has its challenges but Victoria’s patience, good humour and encouragement is definitely motivating me to play to the very best of my ability.” – Chris Napper
“Victoria’s passion for teaching piano has inspired my daughters to improve their playing over several years. Her kind and patient manner has reassured them when facing challenges and helped them overcome obstacles without fear of failure. Consequently, they enjoy playing both for pleasure and to successfully prepare for ABRSM grades. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her…” – Melanie Bush
“My daughter has been having piano lessons with Victoria for over two years now, and always thoroughly enjoys them. Victoria is extremely professional, knowledgeable and friendly, creating a happy and productive atmosphere for learning. Lessons are reasonably priced and I would highly recommend Victoria as a teacher.” – Sarah Goddard
“Victoria Stewart is an outstanding piano teacher. She began teaching my son Sachin when he was 9 years old. Sachin has continued to have piano tuition with Victoria for more than 8 years and I am extremely pleased with how well Sachin both plays the piano and understands music theory. Victoria makes learning piano fun and interesting for children and gives her students a sense of accomplishment. Her teaching style is the perfect balance of friendly and encouraging, yet very professional with an emphasis on progress. Victoria sets high expectations and inspires her students through her own love of music. I would highly recommend Victoria to any student fortunate enough to work with her.” – Jaspal Bhangra
“Victoria has been teaching my son William for nearly 5 years now, and from the very beginning I knew she would be the perfect teacher for him because for Victoria, teaching the piano is not only about the theory and the technique, or about passing exams, but about imbuing her pupils with a love of music that they will take with them long after they leave her care. William, I know, will be very sad to move on when he goes up to University next year.” – Andrea Hallam (Dormansland)
“I started as an absolute beginner and with her help have managed to develop into an advanced pianist. Her teaching style is very personal and has helped me develop my own unique style of playing, as well as my abilities in general. Victoria has always allowed me to explore my own interests in music, letting me choose my own pieces to play, but was always there with suggestions of pieces that I could play to challenge myself.” – William Hallam (Dormansland)
“Victoria is a natural and markedly talented teacher. During her six years of teaching my daughter, I have enjoyed watching Alexandra progress from an absolute beginner to a now accomplished pianist. That has been achieved by Victoria’s expectation of professional standards but matching it to Alexandra’s needs at each stage and injecting a great deal of fun into the process. Her piano lessons proved to be the springboard for other musical interests and learning of instruments. A love of music is a lifetime’s enjoyment.
We were indeed most fortunate to have Victoria start and inspire that journey”. – Diana Payne