River Music School London

My daughter really enjoys her lessons with Nicol, she is supportive and allows for her to develop whilst learning pieces she enjoys. She gives confidence and encouragement for her to progress at a pace to suit her, asking what pieces she wants to start with each week as well. On line lessons allows my daughter flexibility to learn from home amongst her busy school commitments and takes away the need to travel as well; another great thing for us. More...

So after years of wanting to learn the Piano and dreading the idea of what a task it was to undertake, I made some enquiries about a Tutor. Amongst them I came across River Music School and just from the interaction on the phone, I felt I had found the perfect Tutor for me, and i was right.

I have been with River Music School for 2 years now and I cannot believe how far I have come in such a short time. Nicol has a different approach to teaching and does not just stick with the standard syllabus. Nicol goes outside the box and ensures that she develops your understanding and playing in a way that is tailored to the way you learn, pushing you further and not just teaching you what is required for Grade examination.

I highly recommend River School Music, they have great enthusiasm and a vested interest in your musical development. Its been so much fun, that i am now also learning Bass Guitar!

Thanks RMS : ) More...

Excellent school! I had violin lessons with MiJung who is a wonderful teacher and a great capability to make learning fun and easy. In a short time I really progressed and greatly enjoyed the lessons.

The communication with the school is excellent. Very responsive and always able to help with adjustments of schedule.

I highly recommend River Music School for their quality of teachers, service and price. More...

After having quite traumatising experience with the previous piano teacher, my son refused to play piano. Then my friend recommended River Music School. The first lesson with Nicol was fantastic, my son loves playing piano again and enjoy every lesson. Nicol is a very patient and dedicated teacher. She is always smiling and kind with children. Recently my younger son started the guitar lessons, also with Nicol, I have never seen him being so enthusiastic about the music. Boys absolutely love lessons with Nicole. More...

Daniel has started piano lesson with Patrick since September, he really enjoyed the lessons and Patrick is a very inspirational piano teacher, he is patient and fun . He encouraged Daniel to learn with initiative and to enjoy music through learning. I definitely recommend him. Erica More...

I am an adult player and river music is the best piano teaching I have had. Supportive, encouraging, fun and very helpful.

Luciano has been a great help with improving my knowledge of guitar, bass and music theory. When looking for a teacher I wanted someone who could cover all bases well, and he's been a fantastic fit!

He teaches things at a great pace and is very understanding of my skill level. He switches between theory and fun excerises, sometimes involving my DAW Logic Pro X, which also keeps things nice and varied.

Nicol has also been a very helpful point of contact between us to organise the lessons. I cannot wait to see the future progression of my learning! More...

We've really enjoyed working with Nicol. My daughter wanted a female bass player who could be a great role model too -- and this was during the lockdown, not too difficult then! We lucked out with Nicol though and she has got my daughter playing with technical prowess, musicality and style. Nicol goes over and above basic lesson requirements, sharing music afterwards for inspiration, giving tips on instrument choice etc. Even though we could now travel for face time face lessons, it is testament to Nicol's teaching ability that we decided to save travel time and stick with online teaching. Even just by video call, her teaching is generating results fast and she has built a strong rapport with my daughter which is lovely to see. Very happy indeed! More...

My daughter has been more than a year learning to play piano with Nicol (Teacher). Nicol is very knowledgeable and has a method of teaching which my daughter loves. Her patience , encouragement and charm to children makes my daughter impress + motivated to continue to learn piano. My daughter passed grade 1 examination with distinction , she is now grade 2 in piano. She can now play lots of songs.
I am very impressed of the progress of my daughter learning to play piano with Nicol . More...

Nicole is a very experienced teacher and has been able to develop strategies to support my son's learning. She always communicates well about his progress and how he can be supported in his music practice, and she always responds when I mention specific areas where my son needs improvement, so communication is always very good. It was also wonderful to receive a report on my son's progress, which really helped me to understand how he is doing. I would certainly recommend her! More...

Nicol is an experienced and knowledgeable teacher. She has a very calming manner and breaks down things in a way that helps me overcome difficulties. I am enjoying returning to lessons as a mature student ☺️ More...

I started teaching myself piano in lockdown and decided to take more formal lessons when things started opening up. I can honestly say that River Music School was a superb choice! I've had lessons with Nicol and Anna and they were both very attentive and patient teachers. I am greatly looking forward to continuing my lessons More...

I took up drum lessons with River Music School over a year ago and have been progressing so quickly. Really happy with my tutor and everything is really well organised. Couldn't recommend it enough!

My son expressed an interest in learning how to play the piano. I searched online for local piano lessons and found River Music School London. It had fantastic reviews so I sent an email enquiring about lessons and Nicol replied straight away. I was pleasantly surprised when he declared that he loved playing the piano after just one lesson. Nicol is very patient, engaging and supportive and knows exactly how to explain things to a 4 year old! Nicol makes learning fun and allows my son to develop at his own pace. We are so lucky to have found her! More...

We have had an excellent experience with the River Music School. Our son has really enjoyed his piano lessons with Nicol. Nicol has built an excellent rapport with our son which has aided his progression and his enjoyment of playing the piano.

The river music school is a fantastic establishment. A fantablishment if you will. To me, Scales where something that belonged to snakes, keys opened doors and notes where something you wrote when your email doesn't work and don't want to speak over the phone. Thanks to the river music school, I now know different.

There teachers are friendly and have wealth of experience that would make Mozart jealous. As well, they make the lessons fun and interesting. Whether you are child looking to go wild, a teen with a dream to be a music queen, or an adult with ears you'd like to assault, I would recommend river music school.

Dont be shocked when you hear the kids saying 'RIVER MUSIC SCHOOL IS COOL!' More...

I've been a student at River Music School for just over a year and I couldn't be happier.
I decided to learn piano in retirement as it was something I'd always wanted to do, but never had the time. I was a bit worried that starting to learn something new at my age might be difficult, so I was prepared for failure or at least very slow progress.
Well, I needn't have worried. One-on-one tuition once a week has proved ideal for me. My piano tutor is Nicol and the standard of teaching is excellent and sympathetic to my individual needs. I'm already playing pieces that I really enjoy and have reached a much higher standard than I would have expected in the short time I've been playing.
Learning something artistic and creative like music is life-enhancing and I'd recommend it to anyone, whatever your age. And I'd specifically recommend River Music School because they've definitely brought out the best in me. More...

I have absolutely enjoyed my piano Lessons. I have been going for a year and will continue, I have learned a lot and started with no knowledge at all in music.

Piano with Nicol is the best!

Nicol is the best teacher when it comes to piano. My 11 year old son recently passed the ABRSM Grade 1 Piano exam and would have been extremely hard, if not unachievable, without Nicol's supportive encouragement and brilliant help. My son's progress in piano has improved dramatically over the course of the 7 months that we've been with Nicol. Would highly recommend her! More...

It has been a real pleasure watching my daughter receive piano lessons from Nicol over the past year. She has gained great confidence in playing longer pieces using both scales (and we are not a particularly 'musical' family). Nicol has continued to be very positive and encouraging every lesson and is swift to reply to any question or concern you may have. I would ceratinly recommend Nicol to any budding pianist! More...

Luciano is a great teacher. He’s extremely patient but focused on getting me results and progress. He’s very good at mixing up lessons so that there are parts that challenge me and help me get to where I want to be when it comes to playing bass guitar, but also takes interest in songs I like and helps me learn them to keep it fun. Nicol is great for communications and organising the lessons, she’s very efficient and friendly. More...

I would highly recommend the River Music School, I've been having Piano lessons with Nicol for a few months and it's brilliant. A very structured and rewarding way of learning. I've noticed lots of improvement in my ability. More...

My teenage daughter is thoughly enjoying her piano lessons with River Music School. I àm amazed just how quickly she has begun to start playing small pieces. This is testimony to the patient and inspirational teaching by Nicol at River Music. More...

Having a great time. Huw is a really committed and diligent teacher. He is always prepared, knows what he's talking about and is flexible to what I prefer to learn. As a professional who learns in the evenings after work, the arrangement I have with RMS and Huw is very convenient and I learn a lot! More...

My son has started piano lessons with Nicol couple of months ago.
Nicol is an excellent teacher, she’s very patient, professional and a highly skilled music teacher with a variety of musical experience.
I am amazed how much my son has progressed in such a short time and his confidence has grown too.
I highly recommend Nicol!!! More...

Nicole is an excellent teacher. My 6 year old daughter really enjoys her lessons and has already learned so much. Nicol has a patient and calm yet fun manner which really helps my daughter to engage and learn.

Nicol is a very patient and dedicated teacher

Nicol is a brilliant piano teacher for young children. My daughter enjoys her lessons once a week and has advanced a lot since practicing with Nicol. She is very child friendly and nurturing which is really inviting for my daughter. More...

I have been working with Nicol for a couple of months now and what I like about her is that she listened and understood what I was expecting from our piano lessons and I am really enjoying them. Nicol is very patient, friendly and a really good teacher. Highly recommended! More...

I have been working with Nicol for a couple of months now and what I like about her is that she listened and understood what I was expecting from our piano lessons and I am really enjoying them. Nicol is very patient, friendly and a really good teacher. Highly recommended! More...

Nicol is a fantastic piano teacher to my daughter (11yo), they have bonded well and Nicol is an excellent communicator. She makes the piano easy to learn for my daughter and also gives me feedback about the lessons so I can stay up to date with her education. We're so grateful to have found Nicol, we're now aiming for Grade 3 thanks to her! I highly recommend River Music School London and all the tutors there. More...

Nicol is energetic, engaging and cheerful. She has an outstanding ability to keep the lessons at a good pace to keep my child interested, listening and happy. She encourages creativity and allows your child to develop at their own pace and shine when working hard. She is fun, polite and kind. The lessons are always a highlight of the week. I would highly recommend Nicol for both adults and children. She really knows how to target the audience she is working with to get the most out of them. Fantastic teacher feel lucky to have found her. More...

My piano lessons are very good and I feel the pacing is just right for me. Nicol's methods are simple and easy to understand.

I really enjoy the lessons. Nicol is patient as well as insightful; she helps me improve and develop my skills. I have progressed much further with her than with my previous teacher.

Nicol has taught my child bass guitar over Zoom. Even tho we still haven’t met her in real life, she’s been able to build a good working relationship with my child, cover a lot of ground and inspire practice outside of lessons (that’s when you know a teacher is good!).

Nicol is simply an exceptional teacher, bringing a unique blend of professionalism, brilliance and fun to lessons. My 7 year old now loves playing the piano, he enjoys lessons and has gained a distinction in his recent exam thanks to her fabulous tutorage. Nicol is a jewel of a find for us and I could not recommend more highly. More...

My daughters are really excited everyday that they have piano lessons.
I can see their progress.
They are settled down well and adore their teacher as she is kind and patient.
The most important thing is that they enjoy practicing and know what the next step is. More...

Nicol is an amazing teacher. I decided to get a singing teacher to help me improve my vocal technique and family members have said they've notice the difference.

Singing is an art and it's been really insightful having a teacher who knows the craft and who is able to help me get to the next level. More...

My daughter can't wait for her Thursday lessons with Nicol! She loves singing with Nicol and has learnt so much from her, from technique to performance skills. For several years now, since my daughter was a child, and now is a teenager, Nicol has led her in the right direction. My daughter's voice has evolved, I am so proud of the lessons with Nicol: she has an amazing personality and can inspire absolutely anyone to sing! My younger son was so interested in the lessons that his sister had, he has started singing lessons and guitar lessons with Nicol More...

Lucy was an extremely shy girl who had selective mutism. Our last resort was to try singing lessons. We tried with one teacher but Lucy didn't seem to click with her. Then we contacted Nicol, and in the first lesson Lucy began to speak. In the second lesson she began to sing quietly, and in the third lesson she started to sing her heart out! We discovered that Lucy had a talent for singing, as Nicol helped her to discover her absolute pitch. We are proud to say that Lucy passed her singing exam for secondary school!!! Without Nicol we don't know where our daughter would be now, she has inspired her to enter the beautiful world of music and expression. NICOL DOES WONDERS! More...

My guitar lessons are going really well, I've been learning really cool songs and my teacher is so talented! I couldn't believe that I could actually play songs from RHCP and Jimi Hendrix, it feels amazing! Very reliable tutor and efficient service, would absolutely recommend. More...

I've been having amazing singing lessons with Nicol. She has taught me breathing techniques, techniques that are tailored for the individual, presentation, music theory and performance skills. I highly recommend Nicol's specialist lessons for advanced students like myself, as she delves deep into the material you didn't know you need, and makes it understandable and practical. I regularly perform concerts around London and my specialist lessons with her have allowed me to develop not only musically but personality wise on the stage, which I am extremely grateful for. I've also started guitar lessons with her to develop my knowledge with her. Thank you Nicol! More...

Nicol has ben an outstanding guitar teacher and she has helped me greatly understand scales and cords which has improved my playing dramatically. Not only she has explained like no other teacher before how to navigate cords on the back, but also she thought me a lot about theory without which is very difficult to progress. I would full heartedly recommend Nicol to everyone who wants to dramatically improve his/her playing on a guitar. More...

Amazing teacher and so inspiring! Very quick response too. My daughter is learning so much on the piano, she’s inspired and excited to play!