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BEGINNER LEVEL

Whether you're completely new to the piano or looking to brush up on the basics, our beginner lessons are tailored to your pace and style. Join us to embark on your musical journey.

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

Ready to take your skills to the next level? Our intermediate lessons will challenge and inspire you to reach new heights in your piano playing. Let's elevate your musicality together.

ADVANCED LEVEL

For seasoned pianists seeking to refine their technique and delve into advanced repertoire, our lessons offer the opportunity to master complex pieces and unleash your full potential.

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MUSIC STYLES

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EXPLORE VARIOUS STYLES & TECHNIQUES

CLASSICAL

POP/CONTEMPORARY

MOVIE SOUNDTRACK

TIKTOK/INSTAGRAM

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TYPE OF LESSONS

FLEXIBLE OPTIONS TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS AND PREFERENCES

At Home

Enjoy the convenience and comfort of learning right in your own home. The tutor will bring their expertise to you, creating a personalized musical experience in a familiar environment. Perfect for those who prefer to learn in a relaxed and private setting.

At Tutor's Studio

Step into a focused and inspiring environment at our teacher's studio. This option provides access to professional-grade instruments and resources, It’s an excellent choice for students who thrive to be in a different setting to stimulate their motivation and creativity.

Online

Learn piano from anywhere in the world with our interactive online lessons. Whether you're at home, traveling, or prefer the flexibility of remote learning, our virtual lessons are designed to be just as engaging and effective as in-person sessions. All you need is a piano or keyboard, and you're ready to start!

PRICES

Online Lessons

FROM

30£

For 30 Minutes

At Teacher's Studio Lessons

FROM

35£

For 30 Minutes

At Home Lessons

FROM

40£

For 30 Minutes

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TONY FALLONE

Founder - Concert Pianist

BMus / MPerf - Royal College of Music - London

born in 1993 in Corsica, France. His musical journey began at the age of 8 with the piano, quickly earning his first diploma at 13 from the Ajaccio Conservatoire. He then moved to the Paris Conservatoire, where he studied under Brigitte Bouthinon-Dumas and achieved distinctions in piano, chamber music, musical analysis, and harmony.

In 2013, Tony began studying with the renowned French maestro Bruno Rigutto at the École Normale de Musique Alfred Cortot, where he secured a Superior Performance Diploma. He furthered his education at the Royal College of Music in London under the guidance of Leon McCawley, earning both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Piano Performance with Honors.

Tony's accomplishments include victories in prestigious piano competitions such as the Concours National d'Île-de-France in Paris, the Steinway & Sons Young Talent Competition, and the Brest International Piano Competition. He also reached the finals in the Brescia and Nice International Piano Competitions.

Performing since the age of 15, Tony has graced various venues, including Paris' Georges Bernanos Hall, Ajaccio's Espace Diamant, Dijon's Parvis Saint-Jean Theatre, and London's CityLit Institute. His interest in jazz led him to become the first classical musician to perform at the "Jazz In’Aiacciu" International Jazz Festival, where he played pieces by Kapustin, Corea, and Gershwin.

Tony has also released multiple recordings on streaming platforms, amassing over 20,000 streams.

JEREMY VELEZ

Composer - Pianist

MComp - Royal College of Music - London

Jérémy Velez is a 27-year-old accomplished pianist and music educator with a diverse background in classical, pop, and jazz music. He recently graduated with distinction from the Royal College of Music in London, earning honors in Screen Scoring and the prestigious Joseph Horowitz Prize.

Jérémy holds diplomas in orchestration and piano from the Montpellier Conservatoire, where he also graduated with honours.
His professional experience includes serving as the principal pianist for the musical “9 to 5” in London and performing as a soloist in the concert “Voyage in the World of Film Music” with his original arrangements. Since 2017, Jérémy has been the accompanist for the choirs “Conspectus” and “Accroche Chœur” in Montpellier, and he has collaborated in multiple concerts with saxophonist Victor Madrenes at the Théâtre de Béziers.

Jérémy’s dedication to music is further evidenced by his participation in masterclasses with renowned musicians like Denis Pascal and Sophie Grattard, and his passion for teaching is reflected in his commitment to nurturing the next generation of musicians.

ALEXANDRA STANDING

Pianist - Piano Accompanist

MA / BMus (Hons) - Royal Academy of Music - London

Alex is an active award-winning pianist and chamber musician. She recently graduated with distinction from the Royal Academy of Music in London, where she studied postgraduate collaborative piano with James Baillieu and Christopher Glynn.

Alex won various awards and prizes at the Royal Academy of Music, including the Marjorie Thomas Art of Song award, the Nielsen Prize for French Song and highly commended in the Gerhardt award for Lieder.

She was a finalist in the Richard Lewis competition in 2020 and was the grateful recipient of funding from the Richard Lewis Trust. At graduation she was given the Arthur Hervey Award.

Alex is based in London and enjoys a varied performing and teaching career. Alex previously worked as Head of Keyboard at King Edward VI School in Southampton and currently teaches at a prestigious Prep School in West London.

DANIEL HART

Concert Pianist

MMus - Royal Conservatoire of Scotland + Manhattan School of Music

Born in Havana, Cuba, Daniel started playing the piano at the Conservatorio Alejandro Garcia
Caturla (Cuba) at the age of 7. His education then continued at the Conservatorio Amadeo
Roldan (Cuba) and the Escola Professional de Musica de Espinho (Portugal). He completed
his Bachelors and Masters at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in the class of Aaron Shorr
and Petras Geniusas.

He has participated in more than 15 international piano competitions. To mention some of
them: 1st prize in the 4th edition of the Concurso Iberoamericano de Piano, Cuba; 2nd prize in
the 1st edition of the Concurso Internacional de Piano de Maracaibo, Venezuela; 2nd prize in
the 19st edition of the Ibiza International Piano Competition, Spain; 1st prize in the “Maria
Clara Cullell” International Piano Competition, Costa Rica; Second prize in the “Santa
Cecilia” International Piano Competition, Portugal; and 1st prize in the “Jovens Musicos” Piano
Competition, Portugal.
Daniel had his orchestra debut at the age of 13, performing Kabalevsky Piano Concerto No. 3
with the Cuban Symphonic Orchestra. Since then he has frequently performed with different
orchestras in Cuba and Portugal. Also had the chance to play the most prestigious Concert Hall
in Portugal, “Gulbenkian Foundation”, where he played Beethoven’s Concerto No. 5
(Emperor) with the Gulbenkian Orchestra as a reward of the 1st prize he obtained in the “Jovens
Musicos” Piano Competition. Also, he won the Concerto Competition Prize at the Royal
Conservatoire that allowed him to play with the RCS Orchestra.

He graduated from the Escola Professional de Musica de Espinho (Portugal) in 2014 with the
maximum grade and was invited to perform with the “Orquestra Classica de Espinho” as a
reward. In 2013, he was also invited by the world-renowned professor Solomon Mikowsky,
professor at the Manhattan School of Music, to perform in the Piano Festival he annually
organizes in Havana.

In 2017, he was invited to be soloist with the Edinburgh Youth Orchestra under the baton of
Sian Edwards.
In 2018, he was awarded the special prize “Prix Region Ile de France” at the Piano Campus
International Piano Competition.

In 2022, Daniel concluded a 2nd Masters with Solomon Mikowsky at the Manhattan School of
Music, where he was granted a full scholarship.

PIERRE CATHERINE-BUFFET

Pianist / Conductor / Composer / Sound Engineer

MMus - Royal College of Music

Pierre Catherine Buffet is a versatile composer, conductor, pianist, and sound engineer with an impressive track record of musical achievements across various genres and formats. His expertise spans from orchestral compositions to pop-rock productions and silent film scoring, making him a highly sought-after artist in both the music and film industries.

A graduate of the prestigious Royal College of Music in London, where he earned a Master’s in Composition for Screen, supported by the Michael Champion Scholarship, Pierre has been at the helm of several high-profile recording projects. He organized and conducted a 50-piece orchestra during a recording session at the Royal College of Music, including original compositions of his own, showcasing his ability to manage large-scale productions.

Pierre has also recorded and produced twice at the world-renowned Abbey Road Studios, including a free jazz piano performance for a film score and a collaboration with the London Psychedelic Rock Band ‘Overlord’. In addition, he produced a two-sided single with pop-rock singer Luke Hasler, incorporating his unique orchestral arrangements and stylistic versatility.

Pierre’s work in film includes composing and orchestrating the soundtrack for the silent film ‘Trip to Jupiter’, performed live in a cine-concert collaboration with the Hapax Orchestra. His ability to bring cinematic experiences to life through music continued with the live recording of a cine-concert for the film ‘Dracula’ in collaboration with the Écus’Son Orchestra.

He has led and conducted numerous recording sessions, including a 5-track EP recorded in a professional studio with a 27-piece ensemble. His contributions to the world of music have earned him accolades, such as the 2nd prize at the Dieppe National Wind Quintet Composition Competition and the Fiction category winner of the OST Challenge at the international short film festival in Clermont-Ferrand.

As a dedicated educator, Pierre gives private piano and composition lessons to students of all ages, and his teaching practice extends to various prestigious institutions. He also has a passion for sound engineering, having worked at the Prades International Festival and the EDA music festival in Montpellier, France. Additionally, he served as a sound technician for the premiere of the opera ‘Ephphatha’.

Pierre’s creative journey is further highlighted by his directorial work on the medium-length film ‘Le Casse Humanitaire’, for which he handled everything from writing and storyboarding to shooting and post-production. His collaboration with a student orchestra for the film’s music recording added another layer to his multifaceted talents.

With formal training from the Conservatoire of Montpellier in music for screen, orchestration, conducting, and mixing, as well as a degree in cinema and audiovisual from the University of Montpellier, Pierre Catherine Buffet stands out as a dynamic and innovative figure in both the music and film industries.

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WELCOME TO PURE PIANO TUTORING

CRAFTING MUSICIANS, ONE NOTE AT A TIME

HOW IT WORKS

BEGINNER LEVEL

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

ADVANCED LEVEL

MUSIC STYLES

TYPE OF LESSONS

At Home

At Tutor's Studio

Online

PRICES

Online Lessons

30£

At Teacher's Studio Lessons

35£

At Home Lessons

40£

MEET THE TEAM

Get in Touch

WELCOME TO
PURE PIANO
TUTORING

CRAFTING MUSICIANS,
ONE NOTE AT A TIME

MEET THE
TEAM