Westcliff Music Academy

Started my 12 year daughter with keyboard lessons at the Westcliff Music Academy towards the end of last year and she has made excellent progress and has been enthused from the start. The tuition offered by Mark combines both piano and keyboard styles taught in way that really encourages and inspires. With youngsters especially, it can be so easy to put them off with lessons that are a bit monotonous and staid but these classes I believe are a great way too encourage all, young and old, to pr...

Been going for almost a year now and on book 1 really enjoying every minute. Mark is a great teacher, very patient and helpful at every tricky or complicated part of the lessons helping you where it’s needed and concentrating on making you a better pianist. Would recommend everyone to learn piano at westcliff music academy. Teachers poem: When were old and grey And nearly seventy two You’ll remember when you was younger And the things you used to be able to do When your old and grey and nea...

I've been learning the piano for nearly two years. I've been impressed with both the professional and friendly approach Mark has. He always makes you feel welcome and the premises is both clean with top end equipment used. He is clearly passionate about music and is always enthusiastic to help others. He would be the only person I would recommend to others to learn piano.

My daughter started keyboard lessons when she was 7, she is now 14 and still enjoys the relaxed yet professional weekly classes. Thanks to the supportive teaching style she developed her great passion for music. Highly recommended for children and adults.

I've been learning with WMA for a few years now. The lessons are great and can be as academic or casual as you like, depending on your preference. You are guided through songbooks at different levels, progressing in your ability as you play (and pass) each song. There are sections on theory and assignments in the books to complete. You can skip them if you wish; people learn for different reasons so it's great that WMA supports that. My teacher is very personable and I really enjoy my lesso...