Piano & Singing Lessons in Manchester
Home visits, studio and online lessons across Manchester, Cheadle, Didsbury, Stretford & Hulme
One-to-one piano and singing lessons for children and adults, from complete beginners to ABRSM Grade 8 and GCSE Music, with DBS-checked, engaging tutors.
Lessons at your home, our Pollard Yard studio, or online — whichever suits you best.
Every new student starts with a free consultation — no obligation, just a chance to meet your tutor first.
What lessons cost
60-minute lesson — £35 30-minute lesson — £18
Piano, singing or music theory. Prices include travel across Manchester and the surrounding area.
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Ryan Phillips — Manchester Piano Tutor
Book Your Free Consultation — or call 07496 325428 / email phillipsmusictuition@gmail.com
Bio
Ryan Phillips — Piano & Music Theory Tutor in Manchester
Over the past 12 years, Ryan has built a wealth of experience delivering excellent piano lessons across the Manchester area. He holds a BA (Hons) from Leeds Conservatoire, Grade 8 in Piano Performance, and ABRSM Grade 6 Music Theory. Ryan is fully DBS checked and has extensive experience teaching piano to children and adults alike. He was previously a 1-1 and group music tutor for Learn to Rock, where he worked with students aged 4–11, and spent 4 years as a piano tutor for Staves music school. He currently holds a one-to-one piano tutor position at Dixons Ashton Academy, helping Year 7–11 students prepare for their GCSEs. Ryan has an extremely high pass rate and has helped numerous students achieve their musical potential.
Teaching Approach
Ryan brings a fresh, fun approach, drawing on his knowledge of jazz harmony and songwriting. Rather than learning grade pieces by rote and forgetting them, his lessons help students understand how pieces are composed and how the harmony works — building a deeper understanding of the music they perform. He specialises in Pop and Jazz but has vast experience across the full ABRSM syllabus, from Initial to Grade 8.
Performing
Ryan regularly performs piano at corporate and wedding events across the UK, both as a solo pianist and with the Northern House Band. He plays at renowned venues including Grantley Hall, Rudding Park Hotel, and Sora – Malmaison. His performance experience feeds directly into lessons — students learn tasteful reharmonisation, effective soloing, and how to support a singer in a real performance setting.
Zara Nixon — piano & vocals tutor, Manchester
Zara Nixon — Manchester Piano & Vocals Tutor
Book Your Free Consultation — or call 07496 325428 / email phillipsmusictuition@gmail.com
Bio
Zara Nixon is a professional pianist, vocalist, and music tutor based in Burnage, Manchester. She holds a First Class Honours degree in Popular Music from the University of Liverpool, alongside A-Levels in Mathematics, Sociology and Music Technology and a Music Performance BTEC. Zara is fully DBS checked and has examination experience across both ABRSM and Rockschool syllabuses, with over five years teaching piano and vocals to students aged 4 to 60+, including experience working with SEN students, backed by safeguarding and speech and language development training.
Teaching approach
Zara previously taught piano and vocals at two Liverpool music schools, Learn Music and School of Rox, working with everyone from complete beginners to students preparing for graded exams. She's an enthusiastic, nurturing teacher who believes every student deserves a safe, encouraging space to build confidence and develop their skills, whatever their age or starting point.
She specialises in Pop and contemporary styles, drawing on her own experience as a professional recording and performing artist to bring genuine, current musical insight into her lessons.
Performing
Beyond teaching, Zara is an active performing and recording artist under the name Zara Smile, having secured PPL Momentum Accelerator funding for an upcoming release and previously planned and performed her own tour. She also works professionally as a live sound engineer and production manager at venues across the North West, including Kazimier Gardens, Outpost, District, and Arts Club — bringing genuine, current industry experience into her lessons.
Availability
Alongside Ryan and Zara, we take on new students as space allows across piano and singing. Get in touch and we'll match you with whoever has availability.
“Very knowledgeable in her chosen instruments of piano and voice, reliable, and an excellent addition to the team. She had a good handful of SEN students and worked with them from the very first lesson to find what worked for each individual.”
“Ryan has been very helpful to my learning in many ways that also helps me to practice every day and enjoy it overall even if I’m not always getting it right all the time. Learning from Ryan has really helped me to get better all the time and play more. Learning more regularly all the time. Thanks Ryan.”
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FAQs — Piano, Singing & Music Theory Lessons in Manchester
How much do piano, singing & music theory lessons cost in Manchester?
60-minute piano, music theory, or vocals lesson — £35
30-minute piano, music theory, or vocals lesson — £18
These prices include travel for face-to-face home lessons across Manchester. Online lessons are also available for a flexible learning option.
Where do you teach piano, singing and music theory lessons near Manchester? Our Manchester-based piano tutors cover Cheadle, Didsbury, Stretford, Hulme, and other nearby areas, offering home visits, studio lessons at Pollard Yard, and online tuition.
Do I need a piano at home before starting lessons? Having access to a piano or good-quality digital piano at home helps you make faster progress between lessons. If you're just starting out, a beginner digital piano from around £200 is a great way to try lessons before committing to a bigger investment.
Are piano lessons suitable for beginners and advanced players? Yes — from complete beginners to students working towards ABRSM grades, auditions, or performances, lessons are fully personalised to your ability and goals.
What is your cancellation policy? We operate a 48-hour cancellation policy. With at least 48 hours' notice, there's no charge and we'll help rearrange your lesson. Inside 48 hours, the full lesson fee applies.
Do you teach singing as well as piano? Yes — Zara teaches singing alongside piano, so lessons can cover either or both.