Laura Clayton | Piano Teacher

"Rossendale Piano was our first choice for our daughter's music tuition. We're so pleased to have found her. Our daughter (8) really looks forward to her lessons, which have the perfect balance of hands-on practical, music theory and fun. Her progress has been fabulous to date - a safe environment, fully equipped to have enabled this. Her tutor, Laura has a professional, friendly nature and this is, I think, fundamental to the love of playing the piano that is beginning to develop and it's lovely to see. The learning experience is more than enough to convert students and their parents into advocates. Thank you Laura."

Lee, parent

"Laura accompanied my daughter for her Grade 1 flute exam, and we were very pleased with the experience. My daughter passed with distinction, and while she has a great flute teacher, Laura's support truly added positively to her preparation. We booked several rehearsal sessions with Laura, and she went far beyond simply playing the accompaniment. She helped my daughter practise sight-reading and aural tests, and even organised a mock exam to help her feel more prepared. On the day of the exam, Laura arrived early and rehearsed with my daughter again. I think that her presence helped ease my daughter's nerves, especially in an unfamiliar venue. For anyone looking for a pianist for exam accompaniment, I would recommend Laura without hesitation. I would also suggest booking several rehearsal sessions - they were absolutely worth it. Thank you, Laura!"

Stella, parent

"Laura is an amazing dedicated teacher. In my 50's deciding I wanted to do piano lessons was both scary & daunting but from my very first lesson Laura made me feel at ease. She's very professional but also friendly. Her knowledge and the way she teaches is fantastic she makes something hard look so easy. She's encouraging and supportive & has an incredible knack for making me absolutely love every single lesson. Her smile and happy attitude cheers up my week! Highly recommend Laura."

Mandy, adult student

"Coming to piano lessons feels like stepping into Candyland or the most exciting board game ever! It's always so much fun, it's the highlight of my week."

Elsie, 9-year-old student

"When I first started, I was a bit nervous 'cos piano seemed really hard, and I didn't want to be rubbish at it. But Laura made me feel really comfortable from the start. She's super kind and never makes you feel silly if you get something wrong. And the way she teaches is actually FUN. Like, proper fun. She explains things in a way that actually makes sense (finally!), and sometimes we do these hilarious fruit clapping rhythms like straw-ber-ry and pear to learn the beats.

She always has a little chat with me before we start and actually listens, which is really lovely.

So yeah, if you're looking for a piano teacher who's super funny, makes you feel totally relaxed, and somehow makes learning piano fun instead of boring, Laura is the one. I honestly couldn't ask for a better teacher!"

Frankie, 11-year-old student

"Laura is an exceptional musician and hugely talented teacher. She is extremely patient and is always eager to find innovative ways to tackle whatever musical problems come her way. Her approach to teaching is flexible and tailored to each individual student, allowing her to deliver lessons which are consistently engaging, challenging and inspiring.

I wholeheartedly recommend studying with Laura, as she will undoubtedly ignite your passion for music."

Lewis, pianist and teacher

"I was looking for a pianist to accompany me as I try to get back into clarinet playing. Laura has been very patient and helpful when I have gaps in my theory knowledge. Would highly recommend."

Zoë, adult musician

"Laura has been teaching me - an adult learner with no prior musical experience - for 6 months. Laura is a great teacher - she breaks down what seems complex to bite-size chunks to help the learner. She is really encouraging and helps me to progress by believing that I can do it. Laura is very clear in what she expects and what I can do to improve. Laura's enthusiasm is catching and motivates me to practise."

Andrea, adult student

"Having learned piano as a child, and only playing occasionally ever since, I recently retired and decided to that taking lessons would help motivate me to practice more regularly and learn some new pieces. Laura has now been teaching me for 6 months. Her incredibly patient and friendly approach puts me at ease when playing, and gives me the incentive to keep practising during the week, which was sadly lacking before I started lessons. I can highly recommend Laura to anybody returning to the instrument."

Mark, adult student

"Laura is an amazing teacher. I came to her 6 months ago barely knowing where middle C is and in that time she's got me progressing to grade 1 & 2 pieces. She never fails to try different approaches to problems when something doesn't work and she makes learning fun with games and quizzes so I feel I'm really understanding the mechanics of piano and important parts of music theory alongside learning to play the actual sheet music. I will be continuing to learn from Laura for years to come and have no doubt she will continue to refine my musical performance and always support me through the difficult parts as a great teacher does."

Georgia, adult student

"Embarking on my piano journey at Rossendale Piano has been a wonderful experience. It’s only been 10 weeks but Laura has guided me from a complete beginner, struggling to imagine myself playing with both hands or reading music, to achieving both, at a very basic level. The lessons, bespoke to my learning, offer the perfect mix of enjoyment and education. Laura's boundless patience, supportive encouragement, and the laughter we share have been crucial to my progress. After 20 of delaying my pursuit of learning piano, the advancement I've realised is immensely gratifying. Thanks to Laura's exceptional teaching, Rossendale Piano has turned a long-held ambition into a reality. Thanks Laura."

Kieran, adult student

"Laura is an amazing teacher! I started my lessons with no prior music experience and Laura has taught me so much, including how to read music. Laura is so welcoming and encouraging which has helped me to believe that I can play more complex pieces. I would highly recommend Laura for anyone who is looking for a piano teacher."

Jess, adult student

"I am so grateful to have Laura as my piano tutor, her dedication, patience, and passion for music have transformed my learning journey. Laura’s tailored approach and expert tuition always gives me a fresh perspective and I leave every lesson feeling inspired."

Kelly, adult student

"Laura is an outstanding teacher. I have been learning with her since early 2022, initially face to face and now remotely via FaceTime. In both settings, she has been incredibly consistent in the quality of her advice and support. She listens actively and carefully, encourages and rewards achievement, and always seems to nail the key area for improvement in a way that translates into a simple incremental task for next time.

I'm a father and full-time professional, and Laura is also very understanding and accommodating of the competing pressures that often get in the way of practice and progress. Her flexibility regarding lesson scheduling, the careful tailoring of tasks to current context and learning preferences, and her willingness to record progress and summarise tasks in our shared Google Sheet mean that I always feel I know where I am currently together with the next achievable destination.

Finally, Laura has high standards but her manner/presence is always upbeat, energetic and witty, and no matter how I may feel about my playing in advance of a lesson, it is always a pleasure to work with her; she reminds me music can and should be fun!

I can't recommend her highly enough."

Jon, adult student

"Laura has been teaching my two boys for a number of years now, she is skilled, friendly, and my boys both love their time with her. Laura provides a good mix of music theory as well as practical learning, and she adapts the teaching method to suit - including buying my sons' favourite Minecraft stickers to use as rewards for progress and changing the music to keep their minds engaged. There is never a grumble when I get them up early to take them to their lesson :) I would recommend Laura to anyone wishing to enhance their musical capabilities, she is an absolute star!"

Sam, parent

"I would just like to say a few words about Laura. After having a lifetime of longing to be able to play the piano, I finally got some 'me' time later on in life and was lucky enough to be introduced to Laura. From a fumbly start on my old keyboard she gave me the drive and incentive to buy myself a new digital piano. I have had great joy taking lessons with her. I find Laura very warm and friendly, and she makes lessons fun and very informative.

I would like to think I not only found a great tutor but a friend for life. Keep playing!"

Marilyn, adult student

"As a 37 year old novice with almost no experience in learning to play a musical instrument, I was nervous about starting lessons. Laura was superb, putting me at ease straight away – within a few short months I had achieved distinction in my grade one theory exam and had a piano on my Christmas list… all down to Laura's patience and straightforward approach to teaching. I have gone from a nervous student to one who can't wait for my next lesson – thank you, Laura!"

John, adult student

More reviews

Page updated

Google Sites

Report abuse