Lessons
Online Violin & Piano Lessons
Peter Fields is a friendly and personable teacher, with many years of experience and a proven track record of nurturing great musicians. Whether you want to learn from scratch or improve on existing skills either on the violin or piano, Peter has the tools and expertise to help guide you on your journey.
Peter believes that learning an instrument should be an enjoyable process. He specifically tailors lessons to each individual’s needs, offering a bespoke teaching approach with unique learning methods to really help you master your craft. Having played in many world class orchestras over the years, he can also offer you tricks and tips from the trade!
You or your child’s goal may be to become a professional musician, or perhaps just to play casually for your own enjoyment and all of the benefits that can bring to your life. There really is no age too old or young to learn an instrument.
Lessons take place in Peters dedicated music space in Rolvenden Layne, East Sussex. If and when necessary, he is able to give lessons via Zoom.
In-Person Private Lessons
When it comes to learning the piano or violin, the tutor is by far the most important and influential figure in a student's musical development. Having the correct person is key to becoming the best musician whilst actually having fun in the process!
Peter has a dedicated music studio which is distraction free and has all of the necessary equipment to learn in the most efficient manner. Music books and scores are available to borrow and he has the facilities to compose and print music bespoke to your fingering styles.
Lessons are friendly and relaxed, but you will always come away having learned in an enjoyable and memorable way. Parents are more than welcome to accompany younger students during their lessons.
Piano & Violin Lessons
For All Levels
01.
Beginner
Learning to play an instrument might seem daunting at first, but even after your first lesson you will be able to play something meaningful. Everyone can start to learn to play an instrument no matter their age!
02.
Intermediate
Maybe you want to go over previous lessons or you feel ready to graduate from beginner music lessons. Intermediate courses will give you the tools to excel in your violin or piano playing.
03.
Advanced
Are you ready to take your well-honed skills to the next level? Maybe you have a grade 8 distinction already, but are looking to graduate to the concert halls! I will be able to help with methodical and motivational teaching.
Configuring Zoom
For Optimal Sound Quality
Step 1:
Open Zoom on your computer or tablet and navigate to 'preferences' or 'settings'
Step 3:
Un-check all three boxes under the 'Show in-meeting option to enable "Original Sound"
Step 2:
Navigate to the 'Audio' section in Zoom settings and then scroll down to the 'Music and Professional Audio' heading. Select the check box that says 'Show in-meeting option to enable "Original Sound" - this will allow you to enable high-fidelity audio when in music lessons so that the high and low notes of your instrument aren't distorted.
Step 4:
Once you have joined a call, click on the 'Original Sound' pop-up on your screen to enable sending and receiving of original high-fidelity sound. You should notice that notes are more crisp and well-defined.
It's normally best to practice in an environment that doesn't have too much background noise to avoid echoes and feedback.