Pause to Play
A course for returning pianists to reconnect with their music
Launches Monday 15 September
Let Me Guess…
You used to play at a high level and loved it but now your piano is buried under heaps of books, photographs, dust… just waiting to be loved again.
You used to love playing when you were younger but life shifted and your playing paused.
The confidence you had years ago has slipped away.
You suddenly have a bit more time but think you’re too old to re-learn and don’t want to feel like a beginner again.
Sitting down at the piano to play something feels impossible, you don’t know where to start.
You want to start finding the joy in music again.
If that sounds familiar, Pause to Play was made for you.
In just 5 sessions, we will rebuild your technique, reconnect with your expressive voice and refocus your time and energy on playing again.
Places are limited, sign up today!
£250
Welcome to Pause to Play
In five sessions, you will rebuild your skills and relationship with the piano step by step, guided by in-person online video lessons, supportive practice tools, and thoughtful encouragement. This isn’t about perfection or performance, it’s about rediscovering what you love.
£250
Do you find yourself…
Spending as much time planning your practice as actually practicing - procrastinating is often a sign of feeling unsure in how to progress.
Feeling unclear at what level to re-enter at when picking repertoire - when there are so many options, how do you know where to start.
Spending hours scrolling through videos on YouTube, hoping to find help or support, but always coming up short.
Not knowing how to tackle your practicing and not seeing any progress when you do sit down at the keys.
Feeling like perfectionism is holding you back from reaching your full potential.
Missing the joy and calm that playing used to bring you.
By the end of five sessions, you will:
Play through chosen pieces with renewed confidence and insight, bringing fresh interpretation to music you love
Approach new or familiar repertoire with greater independence, knowing how to structure your practice and problem-solve as you play
Feel more assured in your own musical abilities, regardless of how long it's been since you last played
Feel inspired and reconnected to your musical journey, with a renewed sense of joy, purpose, and creativity at the piano
£250
Can you imagine…
Sitting down at the piano and playing a piece you once loved — and feeling it come back, note by note.
Sharing music with your family and friends, not with fear, but with joy and quiet pride.
Filling your free time with something meaningful and filled with expression.
Letting music become part of your daily rhythm again, a habit that feeds your soul.
This isn’t just wishful thinking.
This is what’s waiting for you inside Pause to Play.
£250
“I came back to the piano after over 25 years away carrying a huge amount of anxiety. The idea of playing to anyone filled me with dread, even playing to a teacher. Matthew understood - he just got it. He helped me to gradually build my confidence by playing about with little sections of music - exploring and enjoying the music, rather than having to perform a whole piece. And somehow, he's achieved a miracle! I can now play to him without nerves taking over, and feel like I can just relax and enjoy the music. I love lessons with Matthew. He is incredibly knowledgeable, his enthusiasm and love of music is contagious, and most importantly, he is human!”
— Jenny
I restarted lessons as an adult student with previous piano experience and mixture of feelings of excitement, anxiety and some sense of overwhelm at the thought of returning to piano, where do I start? I was instantly put at ease with Matthew's teaching style, and my confidence blossomed in a short space of time. Being an adult learner and juggling all we have to, I was concerned I wouldn't be able to commit to hours of practice each day. With Matthew's friendly, patient and flexible approach, he has enabled me to connect the dots that I didn't know I was missing, and unlocked the skills I needed to be able to cut my practice time in half, and still progress! It made it possible for me to make time for myself at the piano. A completely different fresh approach to how I have learnt in the past. That has excelled me forwards to a new level to reach my goals. Matthew is a dedicated and outstanding teacher and is very understanding. It is an absolute pleasure to be learning from him, I couldn't have asked for more.
— Dawn
Pause to Play outline:
Over five sessions, we will work through a piece of your choice that you connect with and once loved to play. We will work in a way that best suits your own personal learning process and pace. This is not ‘one size fits all’, but instead about us working together to get you back on the path to enjoying your music making.
By the end of five sessions, you will once again feel comfortable at the piano, unburdened by self doubt with a renewed sense of confidence that brings you joy on a deeper level.
Tips on posture, hand positioning, note reading and rhythmic phrasing, as well as effective practice strategies to build strong foundations in musicianship to combat moments of self doubt.
What’s Included:
Weekly Lessons with Matthew - Learn directly through structured, high-quality one on one lessons, online or in-person. Receive personalised feedback and guidance tailored to your goals
Practice Tools - Practice smarter with carefully curated tools.
Ongoing Support for Sustainable Practice - Develop habits that foster consistent, healthy musical progress.
Lifetime Access to Materials - Option for lessons to be recorded to you can revisit lessons and resources anytime.
Start Today and Reclaim Your Musical Joy
Join me for 5 Transformative Sessions of Reconnection, Reflection & Rediscovery. Pause to Play launches on Monday 15 September.
Once registered, sessions can be booked at a time to suit your schedule.
The piano is waiting for you—and so is the part of yourself that loves to play.
£250