First Notes Piano Lessons
Relaxed and friendly piano lessons for ABRSM exams or just for fun!
Relaxed and friendly piano lessons for ABRSM exams or just for fun!
Piano lessons can be in person or on Skype - whatever is easiest for you!
Learn to play the piano for fun or for ABRSM examinations.
Competitive prices - get in touch for more information.
Learning to play the piano can be fun!
Relaxed and friendly lessons based in Devon, UK.
From children to adults, anyone can learn to play.
I am an experienced piano teacher working with students of all levels from beginner
to advanced in schools, Skyping online lessons and also teaching from my home studio.
I hold a current DBS check and have completed the Educare Child Protection training
course - Keeping Children Safe in Music.
The ABRSM is an examinations board and registered charity based in London, which provides examinations in music at centres around the world.
These qualifications are intended for learners who are interested in developing and demonstrating their all-round musical skills.
Exams from Grade 1 - 8, as well as music theory exams.
I have been having weekly piano lessons with Jane Hopkins since 2015.
Aged 55, without any previous experience of playing any instrument, I suddenly
decided I wanted to play the piano! It was my very good fortune that I found Jane
as she is uniquely gifted for that rather challenging task. In the first year she
encouraged me to get Distinctions in Grade 1 & 2 ABRSM exams and since then I have
made steady progress. Jane has made learning such fun, always enthusiastic and endlessly patient.
Her lessons are the perfect balance of encouragement, good humour and professionalism.
I have advanced further than I ever imagined and look forward to my weekly visits, always
coming away with renewed enthusiasm. I doubt very much I would still be learning had I not
found the talented Jane.
- Nicky F
10th November 2020
My daughter has been having piano lessons with Jane for almost 2 years.
She started when she was 7 and Jane has so much patience and a real passion for the piano that my
daughter loves going for lessons. She has made good progress and is now able to read music and
play some pieces really well and she looks forward to going because Jane always makes the lessons
fun for her. Over the lockdown we carried on with lessons online and these were also great and
gave us something to look forward to. I can highly recommend Jane for people of any age or ability.
We used to hear the more experienced players having lessons before us and the playing was brilliant.
- Ian and Freya P
20th November 2020
I always wanted to learn how to play the piano, and finally in my 60's plucked up the courage to get started. I was a complete novice so wasn't sure what to expect, but I'm so pleased I found Jane. I've been having weekly lessons for a year and not only is Jane an excellent tutor, always enthusiastic and encouraging, she also has a way of making the lessons fun. I'm always hard on myself when I make mistakes, but Jane is really good at balancing that with kindness and patience enabling me to learn and grow. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending Jane, whatever your age or ability.
- Carole B
8th May 2023
After teaching myself the basics during lockdown I was keen to progress further and improve my playing. Given my age, I was a little apprehensive about lessons and didn’t want any pressure to take exams. I just wanted to improve for my own love and enjoyment of playing. Jane has been the perfect teacher. Friendly, encouraging and patient. Her cosy studio provides a lovely relaxed learning space. I had no idea how challenging it would be, but Jane’s continuous support and good humour keeps things fun and positive, giving me both the skills and confidence in my ability to continue to improve.
- Fiona P
5th November 2023