For remote lessons there is the added bonus that students may then review the recorded lesson at their leisure as often as they wish.
I believe it’s important (as well as a lot of fun) that my students have the opportunity to play the kind of music THEY want to play. So, instead of the narrow, sometimes uninteresting music that is so often taught for exams, I encourage students to learn a range of interesting and fun styles – styles that you will want to play and others will love to hear.
So while I certainly encourage and teach the best of classical music, I also teach “hard to come-by” styles such as Boogie Woogie, Ragtime, “Honky Tonk” or Blues – provided of course that’s what the student wishes.
For example, for someone who has been learning only a few months a lesson might cover:
For the intermediate/advanced student, a lesson might cover:
Of course as well as making learning music fun I also ensure our students learn the essential basics required for any style:
I also teach song-writing and composition as a standard part of my lessons – so you could be writing your own pieces before very long at all…
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However, when taking Internet lessons rather then local in-person lessons, the ‘Mum and Dad taxi’ can (at last!) retire while your children enjoy their lessons in the comfort, convenience and safety of your own home. Before you know it your child could be learning boogie woogie and ragtime, as well as the very best classical music pieces!
Of course, as for any internet activity, you will wish to ensure your child’s lessons are totally safe, and here at eMusicTutor I provide the following safeguards:
We all know children (and adults!) can change their mind and if you or your child wishes to stop lessons you can do so at any time, completely free of any charge or obligation.
Additionally, the first lesson is completely free, with no obligation!
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I teach locally in Kippen, Scotland, as well as over the internet for my more remote students.
Should you choose internet lesson, simple (Skype technology means that all you needs is an Internet connection, a laptop or tablet, a webcam and of course your musical instrument! Internet lessons also have the following advantages –
For subsequent lessons I currently charge £27 per hour, £22 for 45 minutes, or £17 for a half hour lesson.
Also, for on-line lessons:

Equipment required for Internet lessons:
To make the most of your internet lesson I recommend the following simple equipment which in total usually costs less than the price of two lessons (prices correct Sept 2017)


I can supply links and details of how to purchase online, typically from Amazon.
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“After being sceptical about how successful internet piano lessons would be, I no love them. They are simple and the benefit of being able to review the lesson can’t be over-stated. I would not go back to non-internet lessons again.”
Margaret, a happy and active pensioner!
This is a rare occurrence but when it does we simply reschedule the lesson.
Yes. provided the internet connection is good I’ll have a crystal-clear view of your piano and fingers as well as excellent audio. I’ll help you set up the simple equipment before any lessons begin such that I will have a good view of the piano keyboard and your playing throughout each lesson – and of course you will have an excellent view of anything I demonstrate as well. It works very well.
No. These are done prior to the first lesson and thereafter everything should be in place when the lesson starts.
In fact we find internet lessons more productive as
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You just stop having them; there is no contract or long-term obligation, but we are very confident you will enjoy your lessons and stay 
Not at all, and we will freely give you any help you require.
Yes. You can automatically record all lessons. This is a significant advantage over non-internet lessons and means that students can repeat any parts of the lesson that require their special attention. This may help:
You can securely watch the lessons on any tablet or device that has an internet browser.
Will my internet connection be good enough?
A good internet connection is of course required. As a minimum, I suggest:
There are many free services available for checking your internet speed. I suggest clicking one of the links below:
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By popular agreement, Albert Ammons was simply the best boogie woogie piano player who ever lived. Not only was his technique unparalleled but he also composed many of the best “standard” boogie-woogie pieces, many of which I can teach, and some of which I demonstrate below.
Click here for Pinetop’s Blues
Click here for Boogie Woogie Blues (Albert Ammons piano solo)
Click here for Cuttin’ The Boogie (solo performance of the Ammons-Johnson duet)
Click here for Chicago In Mind (unusual slow blues-boogie with n extended, soulful intro)
Click here for Chicago In Mind – this time on a honky-tonk piano
Click here for Barrelhouse Boogie (solo performance of the Ammons-Johnson duet)
…coming soon…Boogie Woogie Stomp (Ammons’ most famous tune)
Meade “Lux” Lewis was the third of the famous “Boogie Woogie Trio” of the 1940’s. His famous “Honky Tonk Train Blues” was one the first “recognised” boogie woogie recordings – and remains one of the best and most original in its ideas and elements.
Click here for Honky Tonk Train Blues
Pete Johnson played alongside Albert Ammons and the two complemented each other fantastically well, even though their boogie-woogie piano styles were very different.
Dive Bomber
(…coming soon)
The good Doctor plays a mean boogie-woogie and usually plays them in the technically-difficult key of Eb.
Click here for Doctor John’s Pinetop Boogie
Knowing which ragtime tunes to demonstrate is difficult – everyone has their personal favourite…but here are some of ours..
Black and White Rag (popularised by Winifred Atwell)
(…coming soon)
Russian Rag
(…coming soon)
Maple Leaf Rag
(…coming soon)
Jerry Lee Lewis took what was essentially a form of music played until then by black musicians and added his own unique twist, as well as terrific vocals to create his own unique sound – be it fast paced boogie-woogie rock ‘n’ roll or his own inimitable country style.
I teach many elements of Jerry Lee’s style and videos demonstrating some of his tunes and style are…on their way!
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For a small charge you can own the sheet music for these fabulous boogie woogie pieces – exactly as played on my YouTube Videos (see below).
Boogie Woogie Blues (Albert Ammons piano solo)
Cuttin’ The Boogie (solo performance of the Ammons-Johnson duet)
Chicago In Mind (unusual slow blues-boogie with n extended, soulful intro)
Chicago In Mind – this time on a honky-tonk piano
Barrelhouse Boogie (solo performance of the Ammons-Johnson duet)