Testimonials

 

"Susan’s passion for the piano and its repertoire carries over into her teaching style. Her sessions are conducted in a warm but professional manner so that her students are totally involved.

It is a pleasure to share the joy of music and the joy of teaching with Susan Head."

– Jenny Birrell, St Catherine’s School

 

"Susan has taught our three girls piano from age five. She teaches with patience and understanding, using adaptive techniques that engage children to learn and develop skills whilst having fun. Our children leave every lesson motivated, happy, and buzzing with new confidence, as they continually develop deeper technical understanding of piano and the fundamentals of music. We couldn’t imagine the girls being taught by anyone else."

– Mel & Hamish Chalmers

 

"Susan is an inspiring teacher with an incredible insight into the character of a child and the ability to bring out their individual nuance and enjoyment in their piano playing. My two children love piano lessons with Susan: The ambience of the room and Susan's generosity of spirit has led them to have a beautiful passion and

confidence for piano and music bringing great depth to their lives. We feel very fortunate to have her teaching our children"

–  Michelle May

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"I came to Susan after I had heard she was teaching adults to play piano. Like many of her students I had learnt piano at school, and my memories weren’t happy ones. I wanted music in my life again, but didn’t want the anxiety that had always

accompanied it. Too many angry nuns whacking my knuckles with rulers and dishing out detentions for not practicing!

I wanted to learn piano again for the joy that music offers.

Susan doesn’t impose a way of learning. She listens carefully and goes on the journey with you. In my case, I wanted to reacquaint myself with basic music theory and play predominantly classical music. Susan helps me discover pieces that appeal and most brilliantly, she seems to be able to read my moods and adapt her lesson accordingly. I like to say she is my music therapist! Her greatest strength is her expertise combined with a profound love for her instrument. Her enthusiasm is contagious"

–  Julie King

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“Susan thoroughly enjoys performing. She has the ability to read a room and judge when the music should highlight but also when it should take a back seat.”

– Tom Meyer, Hotel Intercontinental

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“Susan is a fantastic teacher – I love learning the piano with her as she makes it fun. I have learnt a lot in the two workshops I have been to – I didn’t realise body percussion could help me to play the piano!”  – Sam Best

 

“Susan relates easily and confidently with students and colleagues. Susan instils in her students a greater appreciation and understanding of performance and self-confidence. She combines sound judgement and determination with a sense of humour.”

– Gillian Markham, Festival Coordinator, Conservatorium of Music

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