jimatkinson

PianoTeacher

First Piano Lesson Free

Are you looking for a piano teacher in the Saltaire, Bradford, or Leeds area?

Whether it’s for your child or yourself, for exams or just for the pleasure of learning the piano, I can help.

I have over 30 years of experience teaching piano, putting a love of music at the heart of my lessons.

As a piano teacher in Saltaire, Bradford, I’m dedicated to helping you achieve your musical goals.

Contact me today to book your first free lesson!

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First Lesson Free Offer

I’m so confident that you’ll enjoy playing that I offer a first lesson free.

Find out if we’re a good fit, and by the end of the session, you’ll be able to play something you recognise.

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Contact me to start your piano journey with a trusted piano teacher in Saltaire, Bradford.

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Call me at 01274 580507 of 07855 948290 to book your lesson.

Reasons to Learn Piano with Jim

There are many reasons you might be looking for a piano teacher in Saltaire, Bradford:

You played as a kid and could use a refresher.
You’d like your child or children to learn piano.
You’re ready to start or continue your music exam progress.
You just want to play for fun.
You want to perform live.

Whatever your reason, get in touch to start learning today!

HOW PIANO LESSONS WORK

Whatever the reason, I’ve worked with people just like you. I usually teach half-hour lessons on a weekly one-to-one basis, but this can be adjusted to suit your comfort levels. Younger pupils may need shorter lessons, while more advanced students might require extra time.

Finding a good piano teacher near you is crucial for achieving your goals. As a piano teacher based in Saltaire, Bradford, I offer fully bespoke teaching as standard.

Contact me to discuss your personalised piano lesson plan!

PRICE LIST

Introductory Lesson

FREE

30 minute lesson

£17

10 Lessons prepayment option

£150

Book your lessons now and save with the prepayment option!

REVIEWS

Rajwinder Driver

19:34 28 Jun 24

Very engaging with kids. He makes learning easy. My daughter has really enjoyed her first 10 months with Jim. Would highly recommend to any parent.

Sam Kipling

16:18 24 Jun 24

Jim has been teaching my 9 year old son for around a year now.My son has developed an excellent rapport with Jim as his lessons are fun, informative and engaging. My son has made brilliant progress in a short time and has developed a really healthy and enduring attitude to practising his instrument. There was no pressure from Jim to pursue grades and, although my son chose to work towards Grade 1, Jim hasn’t made this scary or daunting or tried to rush things. Jim is flexible in his teaching style and provides praise, encouragement and really constructive feedback to help my son improve. Outside the exam pieces, Jim is happy to be child-led on the type of pieces to work on. This helps to maintain my son’s interest and enthusiasm for the discipline. I couldn’t be happier with how things are going.

09:59 24 Jun 24

Jim is an excellent teacher. The lessons are always enjoyable and Jim is very effective at tailoring sessions to suit the interests and needs of the student. I would 100% recommend Jim to anyone interested in learning to play the piano, including those, like me, who played as a child and want to pick it up again as an adult.

Declan O’Hagan

11:08 16 May 23

Iv been learning Piano with Jim for weeks now and Jim is a great guy to learn piano with! Hes very patient and has passion for the piano! Would definelty recommend!

Rajvir Dhillon

16:41 07 Mar 22

Fab piano teacher, he’s fun patient and very knowledgeable. Great with children!! Highly recommend!!

Clare Lofthouse

19:31 24 Nov 21

Jim is a brilliant, patient, funny, understanding and kind teacher. My son enjoys his piano lessons and as a great relationship with Jim.

Ava George

19:43 16 Jul 20

An excellent piano teacher that helps you learn to play pieces that you like and have chosen as well as exam pieces. After 10 years of lessons i really love playing the piano and that’s thanks to Jim.

Bryan Harrison

11:09 29 Nov 17

I am the Executive Headteacher of an inner-city Bradford school that has been working with Mr Atkinson for a year. Having recently observed a lesson I found that: throughout the lesson, the pupils were challenged to complete a range of different tasks, ranging from basic skills work (i.e. scales) through to performing longer pieces. At each stage of the lesson pupils were well supported and were encouraged to try and tackle any tricky aspects before being modelled by Mr Atkinson. This process of moving from ‘having a go’ to having work modelled is clearly building up pupil’s confidence and leads to them tackling independent pieces without fear.Within the session there is a good mix of prior and new learning. Pupils demonstrated that they are making good progress in basic skills and are growing in confidence with work on scales. Mr Atkinson prompts and praises pupils well whilst subtly building up their subject knowledge by questioning them on the correct terminology e.g. key signature. The resources used in the session are appropriate and scaffold new learning effectively i.e. scales sheet as a reminder. This encourages pupils to take risks as there are a range of devices employed to support them if they become stuck.The relationship between Mr Atkinson and pupils is strong. Pupils responded well to any comments or suggestions, and enjoy the humour and praise that is adopted to encourage them. Within the session they make strong progress due to the clear sequence that moved from supported to independent. A highly challenging final piece of music meant that pupils were becoming ‘stuck’ but they showed lots of perseverance in moving forward and clearly wants to succeed.

Janet Lancaster

14:57 31 May 16

The lesson seems to just fly by as I grapple with the learning and Jim demonstrates, encourages, explains, praises and teaches. I don’t want to be a concert pianist but I do want to learn to play. My goal is to learn for my own pleasure but to be good at it, and Jim has hit the right notes with that!

John Kennard (Racing Hippo)

07:55 22 Apr 16

Not only does Jim have the patience of a saint, he strikes the perfect balance between formal and informal teaching. Far too many music teachers are focussed purely on Practising Hard to Get Grades with the result that playing piano gets to be a chore; Jim also teaches them how to have fun :)He’s also an amazing blues pianist and all-round Decent Bloke.

About Piano Teacher Jim

I’ve been playing the piano for over 30 years. During this time, I’ve worked as a gigging musician and continued my personal music learning. A massive fan of jazz and blues, my teaching style is about empowering you to feel confident and comfortable at the keyboard. I’ve taught beginners through to experts, from ages 5 to 75. I am DBS enhanced checked and have experience teaching in schools.

Based in the beautiful Victorian model village of Saltaire, most of my teaching takes place in my home. I teach on a Kawai upright piano in my dedicated piano room. My home is close to public transport from Leeds, Bradford, Bingley, and Shipley. When you choose me as your piano teacher in Saltaire, Bradford, you’re choosing a convenient and experienced instructor.

When I’m not playing the piano, I enjoy exploring Saltaire with my loyal Labrador, Delia.

PIANO EXAMS

If you decide to pursue piano certification, there are several pathways we can take:

ABRSM: Internationally recognised qualifications in piano and music theory.
London College of Music: Offers classical and contemporary jazz certification.
Trinity College Syllabus: Now offering Rock and Pop syllabus.

Don’t know which to choose? I can help guide you through the right exam syllabus for you as an experienced piano teacher in Saltaire, Bradford.

Contact me to discuss the best exam pathway for your goals!

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I buy lessons as a present?

Yes you can, I have gift certificates that I can send to you for as many lessons as you wish to give.

Do you teach music theory?

I do! While some people find the idea of music theory daunting, it’s actually not that scary. I can help you to understand the theory behind the practice in a way that adds value to your piano playing.

Can you help me get live performance experience?

Yes! Live performances are a great way to show off your skills and can be a wonderful experience for the performer and the audience alike.

I offer opportunities to play live to my pupils throughout the year, in a relaxed and enjoyable live experience.

Do you have a cancellation policy?

I do have a 48 hour cancellation policy, if possible I will rearrange your lesson.

Can you help me find a piano?

Yes, I can. I have excellent relationships with several music shops in the area and can wholeheartedly recommend GSG Pianos.

I teach on a Kawai upright piano, and can also give tips and pointers for the right piano for your time, budget, and space.

Help, I have a question that’s not here!

If you have a question that I haven’t answered, don’t worry. Just drop me a line! If you’d rather speak to me directly rather than send me a message, you can call me on 01274 580507. I also take calls and texts on 07855 948290.