ANDY FLEET – PIANO PLAYER, SONGWRITER, VOCALIST & JAZZ, CLASSICAL & ROCK PIANO TEACHER
I teach piano from my Berkhamsted home studio in a friendly, informal and relaxed environment using my lovely Yamaha acoustic piano and other technology where appropriate. I teach both jazz/pop/rock and formal classical piano and depending on your targets my lessons will enable you to play freely and improvise on jazz standards and popular songs or play from sheet music in a more formal way. A combination of the two approaches is ideal.
www.andyfleet.com
ABOUT ME
I am a professional songwriter, piano player, vocalist, teacher and founder of KZR Music (www.kzrmusic.co.uk). I played the piano bars and hotels of central London for many years, worked as a session player including many television appearances, have toured with Universal Music and also lead my own quartet performing original jazz and blues flavored popular music. I’ve relased two albums under my own name.
I’ve played some of the finest venues including the Paradiso in Amsterdam, Borderline, Spice of Life & Troubadour in London, The Arts Chapel in Bath, The Vredenburg Concert Hall in Utrecht and the prestigious Stables in Milton Keynes. My award winning songs have been recorded by both pop and jazz singers around the world.
MY LESSONS IN MORE DETAIL
Jazz/Rock/Pop piano.
To learn jazz and rock piano it is recommended that you have some ability at the keyboard (grade 3 or 4 standard). If you are a total beginner wanting to learn this style of playing we will need to spend some time learning formal piano whilst still introducing jazz/rock concepts from the very start. We’ll work towards playing the popular songs and standards you love whilst looking at the following concepts:
. intervals
. triads
. 7th chords
. the crucial ‘cycle of fourths/fifths’
. voicings spread over 2 hands
. II-V-I and extended turnarounds
. voice leading
. extending chord voicings
. modes
. interpreting a chord chart and finding your own style
. chord substitution
. improvisation & accompaniment
We will learn practical theory so you understand how music is built which will enable you to find your own playing style rather than just reading the dots on the page. You can only get so far playing alone with teach-yourself books, working alongside a teacher will give you that essential practical experience.
Formal classical piano.
My more formal classical lessons follow the Michael Aaron course texts and there is no pressure to study towards formal exams, it’s entirely up to you. As I mentioned earlier the best balance when learning is a combination of both formal classical and informal jazz/rock styles.
Contact Details.
Drop me an email at andy@andyfleet.com or call Berkhamsted 01442 863906 or 07970 172977.
FAQ’S
Where are you ? Just off the Kings Road in Berkhamsted HP4. Call 01442 863906 or 07970 172977 or email me at andy@andyfleet.com
How much is a lesson ? £20 for 30 mins, £30 for 45 mins or £40 for one hour. This is payable in advance in batches of four after an initial introductory lesson (at the same rate).
Can I pay as I go? In some cases but I suggest booking in 4 sessions in advance to avoid losing your preferred day and time slot.
What are your teaching times ? All day Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Do you teach total beginners ? Yes
What age of students do you teach ? I teach students aged 11 years and up. My oldest pupil is 82!!
Are you CRB checked ? Yes, I am Enhanced CRB cleared.
So what’s KZR Music ? KZR Music is a cool rock band school for young musicians aged 11-17 years. I founded the school in 2009 and we now run sessions in Berkhamsted & Hemel Hempstead during the school holidays and half terms. Check out the website at www.kzrmusic.co.uk
