You played as a child. You stopped. Here’s what adult piano classes in London actually look like now.

You know roughly what you’d play if you could. Maybe it’s something you heard years ago and never forgot. Maybe you had lessons as a child, got to Grade 3 or 4, and then life redirected you — GCSEs, university, a job, a family — and the piano stayed in the background. You’ve thought about […]
What to actually look for in a London music school — and why most parents find out the hard way

Your child liked the idea of it. You sorted lessons, probably bought something to practise on, cleared space somewhere. By month three they were dragging their feet to every session and you weren’t sure whether to push through or call it. That first failed attempt changes how parents approach the second one. The questions are […]
What Nobody Tells You Before Signing Up for Group Piano Lessons

When parents call a music school for the first time, the question is almost always the same. How long before my child can play a real song? Understandable. But the question that actually determines whether this goes well — what kind of learner will this setting produce — rarely comes up until much later. Private […]
The Importance of Early Music Education to Child Development

Music education during early life is crucial in developing the child in general. It promotes brain development, enhances communication and develops social and emotional abilities at an early age. Children who are exposed to music at an early age have more learning capabilities and understand the world surrounding them better. Supports Brain Development Strengthens Neural […]
Group Piano Lessons Are Good for Beginners and Enthusiasts

Group piano lessons are the only place where beginners and music lovers can learn to enhance their musical talents in a team setting. Group learning on piano encourages creativity, motivation, discipline, and development of social and performance skills. Group sessions are interactive, which makes students involved and dedicated to the musical process. The Excelsis School […]
The 10 Best Reasons Why Music Classes Are Beneficial to Babies and Toddlers

Music classes for babies and toddlers have an impact on early childhood development. These are a mixture of sound, rhythm, movement and interaction to support cognitive, emotional and physical development. Music at a young age helps to build good neural networks, improve communication skills and create a joyful learning environment.The Excelsis School of Music specialises […]
Top 10 Mistakes Beginners Make When Learning Piano

One of the best musical experiences is learning the piano, and most amateurs do not realise that they are slowing their learning by repeating unnecessary and preventable errors. Be it as a beginner learning piano, as a self-taught pianist, or as someone attending an organised course in the UK, these are the top mistakes that […]
Top 10 Reasons to Learn a Musical Instrument

Acquiring a musical instrument is not simply a hobby. It is an effective means of cultivating creativity, discipline and thinking. Learning the piano, the guitar, the violin, or the drums, music education helps to strengthen the mind and the body. Studies indicate that through musical training, multiple sections of the brain are engaged simultaneously to […]
Top 10 Benefits of Enrolling Your Child in Piano Lessons

Enrolling your child in piano lessons is one of the most effective ways to support cognitive development, academic progress, emotional wellbeing, and creative expression. Music education—particularly structured piano training—stimulates multiple areas of the brain simultaneously, strengthening memory, concentration, coordination, and problem-solving skills. At The Excelsis School of Music, our piano lessons in London are designed […]
The 10 best tips to help people who have just started taking piano lessons

Piano is one of the most important music paths that a human being can pursue. Piano classes provide amateurs with a great base in music theory and assist them to learn about music, how to coordinate their hands, maintain time, and be disciplined. When you are a kid, a teenager or an adult who is […]