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25 years of inspiring students from age 4 to adult. Classical, jazz, improvisation, and ABRSM exams — taught live via video call or through Ruth's unique video exchange format, from anywhere in the world.

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25+Years Full-Time Teaching
FISMUK's Highest Music Credential
4+Student Ages from 4 Years
4Continents Reached
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The highest honour in UK music teaching

Fellow of the Incorporated Society of Musicians

The FISM designation is awarded to musicians and educators who have demonstrated sustained excellence across their career. It is the most prestigious professional credential a music teacher can hold in the United Kingdom.

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ISM Registered Private Teacher Independently verifiable on the ISM public register
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Why credentials matter

Qualifications that protect
your child's education

Anyone can call themselves a piano teacher. Ruth's professional standing means you can verify her credentials independently and that her teaching meets the highest standards set by the UK's music profession.

  • BA (Hons) Music — Advanced study in piano performance, composition, theory, musicology, ear training, and pedagogy.
  • FISM — Fellow of the ISM. The highest professional credential in UK music education, awarded for sustained excellence.
  • ISM Registered Private Teacher — Publicly verifiable. A trusted mark for parents choosing a teacher for their child.
  • Enhanced DBS Checked — Full disclosure barring service check, renewed and current.
  • NSPCC Child Protection Trained — Fully compliant with UK safeguarding requirements.
  • ICO Registered — Your family's data is handled legally and responsibly.
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How lessons work

Three ways to learn
the piano with Ruth

Whether you prefer real-time video calls or the flexibility of asynchronous learning, Ruth has a format that works for your life and timezone.

Real-time · Interactive

Live Video Lessons

One-to-one via Zoom, FaceTime, or Teams. Real-time feedback and demonstrations — ideal for children and beginners who thrive on immediate interaction.

  • Zoom, FaceTime, Teams or Google Meet
  • Immediate feedback and correction
  • Lesson from your own piano at home
  • Structured weekly or fortnightly slots
Best for children
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Flexible · Worldwide

Video Exchange Lessons

Ruth's unique format. Film yourself playing, send it to Ruth, and receive detailed written and video feedback — on your schedule, in any timezone.

  • No fixed lesson time
  • Works across any timezone worldwide
  • Reviewable feedback you keep forever
  • £17.25 per exchange lesson
Ruth's signature format
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Best of both

Hybrid Lessons

Combine live video calls with video exchange. Real-time connection combined with the depth and flexibility of asynchronous feedback — perfect for exam preparation.

  • Blend both formats freely
  • Maximum progress and accountability
  • Great for ABRSM exam preparation
  • Flexible and personalised structure
Best for exam students
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Repertoire & specialisms

What Ruth
teaches

From a child's first note to a diploma candidate's final recital — and every style in between. Ruth's breadth is unusually wide for a classical-trained teacher.

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Classical Piano

All periods from Baroque to contemporary. Deep musicological understanding behind every piece.

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ABRSM Exams

Grades 1–8 and diplomas. Outstanding results record including multiple distinctions.

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Jazz & Blues

Authentic jazz feel from a teacher who performed in Dixieland bands from her teens.

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Modal Improvisation

Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian and beyond — Ruth's own recordings demonstrate this rare specialism.

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Music Theory

All ABRSM grades. Integrated into lessons or standalone tuition. Theory that genuinely makes sense.

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Composition

Creative music-making and original composition encouraged from early on.

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Young Beginners (4+)

Patient and encouraging with very young learners. Multiple ABRSM distinctions from early starters.

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Adults & Returners

Playing for pleasure, no exams required. No one is too old to begin or return to the piano.

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Real students, real results

What students
say about Ruth

★★★★★
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I just wanted to let you know that I am really enjoying my piano lessons with you. I really like your style of teaching. You are always so encouraging, as well as giving great ideas and techniques. I also really like doing the lessons via FaceTime — it really suits me being able to do it from home.

Lucy
FaceTime Student · United Kingdom
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Ruth has been teaching my 8 year old daughter on Zoom since September 2020. It has been an absolute pleasure to see her enjoy her lessons and progress to obtain a distinction in her Initial ABRSM. Ruth is a calm, patient and dedicated teacher and I would highly recommend her.

Reshma
Parent · United Kingdom · June 2021
★★★★★
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I just wanted to say thank you for being in Eli and Eva's lives. Your teaching style is just wonderful and is having a hugely positive effect on both kids — not just for the process of learning the piano — but having an adult tell you you're doing a good job and to be so gentle even with constructive feedback is great for their self esteem.

Sarah
Parent · USA · Zoom Lessons · January 2024
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This has been a really fun and awesome exchange for me. I am always so excited and inspired getting your words of wisdom.

Maria
Video Exchange Student · USA · May 2025
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The calmest, kindest and most patient teacher I have ever known. My daughter is now at Grade 4, and my son Grade 2. I would recommend Ruth to anyone looking for a piano teacher.

Pip
Parent · Two Students · United Kingdom
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