Hello, I am Shushan

I am here to help you learn to play the piano

I offer one-to-one tuition, both online and in person in London, for ages 6 and above, from beginner to advanced, in English and German

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About me

I am a qualified piano, theory & music history teacher and musicologist, Yerevan Komitas State Conservatory MA (Hons), with a post gradudate degree in music therapy, University of Münster (Hons)

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Teaching music is my passion

I can help you to achieve your best results with goal-oriented practising and technical tips.

I can also support you at every stage of your exam preparation:

  • from the very start by choosing the pieces,
  • through working on them with you up to the final exam,
  • through giving you tips and tricks,
  • in boosting your confidence at the final stages

If you are finding it difficult to organise and find practice time, I can help you to bring some organisation to the chaos. It’s not the amount of practice that matters, but its quality. Depending on your level, it might be enough to do just a 15 min daily task-tackling practice.

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Why actually learn and play piano?

Music is an indisputable part of our lives

As a music therapist I can’t emphasise enough how important it is to clear your mind from daily chaotic and partly traumatic experiences by having those little precious minutes just for yourself.

Enjoy music

Piano is one of the most beautiful sounding instruments to be fully enjoyed without accompaniment.

Mental health

In the same way we take great care of our physical health, we should take care of our mental health. Playing music helps you to learn listening to yourself.

Be creative

Even the interpertation of an existing piece of music is unique to everyone. Playing and enjoying your own creations provides a real boost to your confidence.

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My promise

Pass your exams with confidence

My goal is to guide you towards your exams so that you can pass them with confidence. Over the past 15 years my students have taken over 200 TRINITY and ABRSM Grade exams

Distinction
30%
Merit
49%
Pass
21%

What students are saying about me

I resumed playing the piano in about March 2022. I can notice my improvement since then which is really gratifying. Thank you for taking so much time with me to improve my piano dynamics and technique. I really appreciate it. You are a wonderful teacher.

Nan | Richmond, USA

Shushan has been my piano teacher for almost 15 years and I have loved every lesson! I always know I will improve and have fun doing so.

Emma | London, UK

My three children love learning piano with Shushan. With kindness, encouragement and great attention to detail, she helps them develop their skills and motivates them to do their best.

Kathy | London, UK

Shushan took me on as an adult who has struggled with other teachers. She is very patient and encouraging, she has simple and effective techniques for advancing and always comes up with interesting music. I can’t recommend her highly enough.

Jacky | London, UK

For the past 5 years Shushan’s enthusiasm and inspired teaching have been a weekly highlight for my daughter. Shushan’s ability to read and flex to my daughter’s needs has made a huge difference.

Yana | London, UK

I really look forward to my lessons with Shushan every week. She makes both learning and practising the piano enjoyable!

Sarika | London, UK

Shushan is an excellent teacher. Always cheerful and focused, her lessons are a real joy for my daughter. Shushan loves children, and is very enthusiastic about their progress. This has been great for my daughter who passed her grade 1 exam thanks to Shushan’s teaching, and is very happily preparing for the grade 2 exam.

Vesi | London, UK

For an adult learner like me, Shushan is an inspiring and understanding teacher. She has the rare ability to push you to achieve more, whilst still making each lesson enjoyable. I cannot recommend her enough for anyone wishing to begin or return to playing the piano.

Lyndsay | London, UK

Shushan is a marvellous teacher. She has been teaching my daughter for over 6 years. She keeps her motivated and inspired.

Annabelle | London, UK

Liebevoll, mit Engelsgeduld und großer Kompetenz! Ihre Tipps zum Lösen von Schwierigkeiten sind Goldwert.

Viktorya | Darmstadt, Germany

Shushan makes me enjoy playing the piano more!

Harvey | London, UK

Уже как 5 лет моя дочь с нетерпением ждёт каждого урока Шушан. Своим энтузиазмом и легкостью общения Шушан не только развила музыкальные навыки у моей дочки до отличного балла, но сумела привить любовь к инструменту. В дополнении в безукоризненному профессионализму Шушан обладает редкостной чуткостью к настрою и особенностям детей - это нам очень много помогло.

Yana | London, UK