Edinburgh Piano Lessons
Looking for piano lessons near you? You've come to the right place
Looking for Edinburgh piano lessons? Our Edinburgh piano lessons welcome all levels, from complete beginners to advanced. We teach children and adults a whole range of styles, and offer piano exams too.
New to music as an adult, or booking for your child? Explore our adult music lessons and children’s music lessons in Edinburgh.
Gone are the days of boring piano lessons. We only take on fun, motivated piano teachers who truly love teaching, so you enjoy every session with us. Our piano teachers bring years of professional teaching and playing experience, and with well over 1,000 applications a year from teachers wanting to join us, we can afford to be selective about who makes the team.
Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, lessons are tailored to your goals, covering jazz, classical, popular and blues styles. Piano exams are available from Grade 1 through to Grade 8 in classical, jazz or popular music and are internationally recognised, with mock tests along the way so you arrive fully prepared.
The modern piano descends from the pianoforte, invented around 1700 by the Italian instrument maker Bartolomeo Cristofori. It remains the instrument most music teachers recommend as a foundation for understanding music theory, since its keyboard lays out pitch, harmony and scale patterns more visually than almost any other instrument.
Piano is also one of our most popular instruments among adult and retired learners. Many come to us having always wanted to play, or having given up lessons as a child and wanting to finally finish what they started. Learning an instrument in later life is widely associated with keeping the mind sharp, and piano, with its gentle physical demands and clear visual layout, is a realistic starting point at any age.
Why learn piano at Morningside?
- Staff PVG registered, first-aid trained and NSPCC certified
- Opportunities to record piano, perform solo or with other musicians
- Professional, fully-kitted music school with impressive pianos
- Pay-as-you-go, no upfront costs
- Lessons available 8am–10pm, seven days a week, all year round
- One of the longest-serving private music schools in Scotland
- A well-established choice for adult beginners and retirees
Syllabuses & exam boards for piano
“After a 20-year break from piano, watching my son enjoy his lessons gave me the push to start again. From the start, lessons were relaxed, enjoyable and tailored to what I wanted, fitting easily around a demanding schedule. Performing a duet with my son was a real highlight, and the regular chances to perform build genuine confidence. The teachers are knowledgeable, supportive, working musicians, and I'd highly recommend the school whether you're starting out or returning after years away.”
Piano lesson FAQs
Do I need to do piano grades?
Not if you don't want to: plenty of people play purely for fun. If you do want to sit exams, we can guide you through the full range of options.
Can I learn piano online?
Yes, we've offered online piano lessons since 2009. All you need is a computer or smartphone, and even just a keyboard, and we'll teach you everything from keys and notes to chords.
Is piano a good instrument to learn as an adult or in retirement?
Absolutely. It's one of the most popular instruments among our adult and retired students. There's no physical strain to worry about, the keyboard makes theory easy to visualise, and progress at any age is entirely achievable with regular short practice.
One simple rate
£59 for a full hour, £36 for a half hour: the same price for every instrument we teach, in person or online. Pay as you go, no block booking or contracts.
You might find cheaper piano lessons elsewhere, but you won't find better: we employ only the best teachers there are. Book your lesson today.
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