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Les is an experienced and talented teacher and is Professor of Jazz piano and improvisation at the world renowned  Chetham's School of Music in the city of Manchester, and Professor of Jazz piano at Leeds college of music.


Having taught both piano and composition for many years, Les has earned much admiration and has been instrumental in guiding many individuals into a successful musical career including the talented Jazz pianists Gwilym Simcock,John Escreet, Rob Barron & Mathew Bourne which is testament to his teaching skills and techniques.


His teaching methods have attracted much admiration and has recently been commissioned to co- author and edit a new book

“ Easiest way to improvise” by the popular composer Christopher Norton, and is currently writing an in-depth music program developed to guide the complete beginner through all the necessary tools and techniques needed to enjoy a rewarding and proficient level of improvisation.  


Les's teaching approach is very much a blend of the old and new. Born form the belief that a competent and skilled musician is one that is aware of the many levels and compositional detail that he believes is needed to deliver a persuasive musical performance. This is why a typical lesson with Les will involve a more in-depth and holistic approach that is often neglected in contemporary teaching. 


Les teaches students of all ages and abilities, focusing his attention on the students needs. It is the joy of playing that matters most. This has made Les an extremely popular and highly sought after teacher. 


Over many years Les has lectured and embraced the ever popular Jazz workshops that he and others have made such a success. Les describes the workshops as


“A wonderful experience for the beginner to intermediate student to learn new skills, and more importantly  have the opportunely to play with other like-minded musicians”


in addition to this, Les has given master-classes and lectures on Jazz at LIPA ( Liverpool institute for the performing arts) and the RNCM ( Royal northern college of music ) as well as for EPTA ( European piano teachers association ) and various summer schools. He is on the faculty of the Chethams international festival for pianists, the Music place Jazz summer school in Altrincham, and the Jazz summer school in Burnley.

MUSIC TUITION AVAILABLE

  1. Bullet Jazz / Classical piano lesson’s from beginners- diploma and degree.


  1. Bullet Private Jazz harmony lesson’s


  1. Bullet Theory lesson’s ( GCSE, A level etc )


  1. Bullet Composition lesson’s form beginner to advanced.

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If you are interested in any of the following lessons, please e-mail Les using the button below.