TUITION

Hugh Vincent is a pianist and composer based in Leeds, working in jazz, classical and improvised music. He has performed at the London Jazz Festival, the Elbphilharmonie, Ronnie Scott's and Glastonbury, and records with Ancient Infinity Orchestra, Mu Quintet and Yard Nule. He studied at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire on a scholarship.

Hugh Vincent at the piano

Hugh teaches a small number of students privately in Leeds (LS5): jazz and classical piano, improvisation, harmony and theory. Lessons are for committed players, from serious beginners to working musicians, and take place at his home. Travel to the student can sometimes be arranged.

Areas of study

  • Musicianship
  • Repertoire
  • Technique
  • Scales & arpeggios
  • Music theory
  • Sight-reading
  • Harmony
  • Improvisation
  • Composition

Selected performances

  • London Jazz FestivalUK
  • Glasgow Jazz FestivalUK
  • Brussels Jazz FestivalBE
  • Jazz at MiddelheimBE
  • Elbphilharmonie Concert HallDE
  • 100 ClubUK
  • Ronnie Scott'sUK
  • Flagey Concert HallBE
  • Glastonbury FestivalUK
  • We Out HereUK

Rates

  • 60 minutes£60
  • 30 minutes£40

Trial lessons are available at the usual rate. Where cost is a concern, some flexibility is possible.

Testemonials

"My son is having music theory lessons to support his applications to music conservatoires. He keeps telling me what an excellent teacher Hugh is - super high levels of expertise and really calm and kind too. He comes highly recommended."
Sarah E.

"Hugh is a brilliant teacher, patient and makes the lessons fun. As a relative piano beginner and slightly older learner he's been great at finding my level and guiding me to learn in a fun but challenging manner. One of the best hours of my week, every week."
Rob L.

"He's a wonderful teacher: patient, knowledgeable, and able to make learning the piano truly joyful."
Kira P.

"Hugh is absolutely masterful at piano, infinitely knowledgeable with music theory and incredibly patient as a teacher. I've developed so much since taking lessons with him and can't recommend him enough."
James W.

Contact

Write with a short note on your playing and what you would like to work on. Replies are usually within a day or two.

hello [at] hugh-vincent.com