Piano lessons
I teach music lessons where students can either study for exams or simply for pleasure. I teach the full age range from children to adults. For exams I usually use the ABRSM examination syllabi and would expect most students to complete an exam grade within two or three terms; this is after beginners have reached a basic level of competence.
Organ Lessons
I teach the organ on two different pathways
1 ) Exams (ABRSM syllabi) and service playing. 2) Service playing only.
Where I teach.
We usually teach piano, organ, singing and musical theatre, sight singing and theory of music in our own equipped studios in York. If you prefer we also offer to travel to your home for piano lessons. With organ lessons I will also visit your venue if you prefer so I can teach you on an instrument with which you are more familiar.
Course Planning.
I undertake to plan an individual scheme of work taking into account the abilities of each student. This is followed up with each lesson is carefully prepared for to ensure a good paced lesson aimed at making a good level of progress during the lesson.
About
Phillip Sangwine MA, LRSCM, DipABRSM, PGCE, QTS, MISM
Phillip is the founder and principal of Phillip Sangwine Music. Having studied with the RSCM and Bangor University he gained his MA in Music in 2013. He also has a teaching diploma from the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music and a Post Graduate Certificate in Education from St John’s College, York. Having worked in the state sector in Schools, Phillip passed his induction period and gained QTS status. Phillip is also a member of Incorporated Society of Musicians. Away from teaching Phillip has also been a church musician for thirty years with many years leading church choirs. He is currently acting Director of Music at St Helen’s Stonegate in York and St Mary’s Priory Church at Old Malton.
Phillip teaches; Piano, Organ, Theory, Sight singing and Academic support for Music.
Renate Sangwine BA (Hons), LLCM (Singing), ALCM (Piano), CertRSCM, ALAM, PGCE, MISM
Renate is a partner of Phillip Sangwine Music, having joined in 2020. Having studied Dance at the University of Surrey, she also studied singing and piano privately whilst doing her degree and gained Licentiate in singing and Associate in piano performance from the London College of Music. Renate also holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Education from St John’s College, York before working in Private Schools in High Wycombe and Oxshott. Renate is also a member of the Incorporated Society of Musicians. Away from teaching Renate has also been a church musician for many years with several years leading church choirs; she is currently Director of Music at Tadcaster Parish Church (St Mary’s).
Renate teaches; Piano, Singing (classical and musical theatre), Drama and Academic support for Drama and Musical Theatre.
Term Dates
Autumn 2022
Monday 5th September – October 21st
Half Term Holiday:
Monday 31st October – Friday 16th December
Spring 2023
Tuesday 3rd January – Friday 10th February
Half Term Holiday:
Monday 20th February – 31st March
Summer 2023
Monday 17th April – 26th May
Half Term Holiday
Monday 5th June – Friday 21st July
Fees & Payment
Standard method of payment is at each individual lesson and can be by cash, cheque or bank transfer.
I also accept block payments for lessons and offer a discount compared to paying individually.
New students have an introductory half hour lesson for free and a 14 day cooling off period before the commencement of lessons.
Please see the section on terms and conditions for full information
Please note: I always teach outside the normal school term dates for those who require them.
Fees for each lesson (From September 2022)
Organ, Piano, Singing, Sight Singing, Drama, Academic support.
£16.91 for half an hour’s lesson. £29.46 for an hour lesson.
Organ, Piano, Singing, Sight Singing, Drama, Academic support for six weeks.
£87.28 for six half hour lessons. £160.92 for six hour lessons. Please note it works out at £14.94 per lesson and £27.54 per lesson and so are still cheaper than the old individual lesson rates set in 2021.
