Testimonials and Success Stories
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"I began taking piano lessons with Tierney after my previous teacher was no longer a good fit for me. Tierney was the perfect replacement! Her passion for music and teaching really comes across in her lessons, and through them I found that my playing became more expressive and mature. Her impromptu music history lessons were always very enjoyable, and gave me a wider understanding of music as an art form, something which most music teachers never really delve into. On the whole, Tierney was the best piano teacher I could ask for, and I will miss her a lot once I go to Oxford University!"
RS
"Tierney was an amazing piano teacher. Not only did she provide me with all the necessary skills for me to improve my piano playing, but she also gave me the confidence to explore different aspects of music with a friendly and enthusiastic teaching style. I stayed with Tierney for many years because she made me feel comfortable and confident."
EH
"Over the past 5 years, Tierney has taught me how to play the saxophone and the piano. I now focus on the piano and attend classes on a flexible basis, usually once a month for an hour. The sessions consist of music theory and practise. Tierney is supportive and open to discussion regarding the music I play. She chooses a variety of tunes, which challenge me and help my progression, but do not overwhelm me."
ES (adult learner)
"My daughter is loving learning guitar with Tierney and shows no sign of losing interest. In fact, Tierney's friendly patience and expertise is clearly inspiring her to want to progress through the grades."
Dad of IN
"Tierney is kind hearted and has a great sense of humour. She makes learning the piano fun and enjoyable. In our theory group lessons, she is very inclusive and makes sure everyone has a turn to speak. We've made a lot of progress."
AW and PW
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​"Tierney is very patient and calm. My daughters really enjoy their piano and saxophone lessons. She encourages them to do their best and really motivates them to keep going. She is a very competent and knowledgeable teacher. My daughters are working towards their grade 4 and want to continue through to grade 8."
Mum of AW and PW
"I feel fortunate that our lives crossed at our beginning in England. Tierney has been very important for our family. She has changed my step-daughter’s appreciation of music for the best and have made an enduring musical imprint on my son."
Step-dad of MDQ and dad of DQA
"I have been studying piano and music theory with Tierney for four years, and since the beginning, I have enjoyed every single lesson, which are always fun and super helpful. Every year, Tierney carefully prepares me for all my grade exams, which gives me the knowledge and confidence to pass them with merit. Thank you, Tierney! I also enjoy the concerts organised by Tierney, where all her students can showcase their musical talents and listen to Tierney and her saxophone quartet play beautiful music."
MK
"Tierney teaches both my children piano and I would recommend her wholeheartedly. She is a very calm, kind and patient teacher who makes piano fun."
Mum of RD and SD
"Tierney is a fantastic piano teacher; aged 9, my son has been having lessons for nearly 3 years and has really thrived with his piano playing, something he gets a lot of joy out of. He was particularly pleased to be able to work up some pieces from his favourite video game series, the Legend of Zelda. Tierney achieves a good balance in her lessons, offering a professional approach which drives progress, whilst also making learning fun and rewarding. I further appreciate that Tierney goes above and beyond in organising concerts twice a year for her students."
Mum of SW
In the 7 years I’ve been having lessons with Tierney, I have achieved and learnt so much. The lessons were not only about learning piano and music theory, but they made me love and take part in music even more, to the point that it has been one of the things that encouraged me to pursue music as a career. They were fun and engaging, and I am thankful for achieving a high merit in Grade 8 piano and a distinction in Grade 5 Theory. I will sure miss these lessons now that I have moved away to go to Manchester University to study music and I am so happy that I’ve had Tierney as my piano teacher."
MDQ
"My daughter and son always enjoy performing in the concerts. Thanks for organising the concerts Tierney. It is something we look forward to every year to enjoy and witness their growth."
Mum of RG and RG
"Thank you Tierney for all your hard work and kindness, we really appreciate you! The concerts are wonderful!
We really appreciate your talent, hard work, dedication and kindness that you share with your students and their families. You are a treasure."
Mum of TT
"I progressed through piano grades 4 to 8, as well as grade 5 music theory, in weekly lessons with Tierney. The kindness and enthusiasm of her teaching, coupled with extensive musical and historical knowledge, allowed me to approach each piece with confidence, strengthening the fundamentals of my playing and nurturing a sensitivity to mood, time period and expression. Through Tierney's guidance, I have been confident in taking each of my music exams and I now play enthusiastically for enjoyment and relaxation, something which I want to continue to do when I attend The University of Edinburgh this year."
SP
"My daughter needed to pass her Grade 5 Theory exam in order to progress on her instrument. She had weekly lessons with Tierney which helped her with everything she needed to know and she passed the exam with distinction. I would highly recommend Tierney as a teacher."
Mum of ID
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"Tierney really helped explain the bits I didn't understand and I really enjoyed the lessons."
ID
"Thank you for helping my daughter love piano again, she is so happy and it's lovely to see her so dedicated!!!
As parents, we love the easy communication and the reminders. Thank you."
Mum of KC
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"The best teacher ever!
She is very kind and I love the stickers!"
KC