Music being such a personal and vulnerable thing; Naveen takes teaching very seriously. His students quotes can be seen around the site and will vouch for the personal care and attention he shows them all. Studying with Nav is about knowing that music is never ending and studying it is a breath-taking race to get to exciting places, experiences and friends.
Highlights:
- Started playing piano age 6, Grade 7 by the age of 11
- Performed on main-stages around Aberdeen by age 10
- Entered St Mary’s Music School aged 13, studying there 4 years
- Taught for almost 17 years
- 100% students passed exams, 95%< achieving Merit or above
- Progressed students from beginner to grade 5 within 2 years
“A gentle and inspirational teacher who is able to connect with young people and bring out their musicality in a wonderful and organic way”
Tania, mother of Mimi (8)
Naveen currently carries around 30 students per week, young and old, ranging from absolute beginners to advanced grades. Coaching has helped students prepare for auditions and concerts at which they have all made Nav proud.
How can you get lessons?
Working with Nav is easy. A Trial Lesson will give Nav an idea of how to pitch lessons with you and you will get to see if you are comfortable learning with Nav. After this, 30 min or 1 hour lessons depending on age and level can be scheduled either weekly or fortnightly. Nav has rates to help students. Nav absolutely recommends that you take trial lessons from a few teachers in order to find the person that will work best with you.
History:
Naveen travelled a lot growing up resulting in studying under several teachers. Eventually studying under Irene Addison in Aberdeen he was guided to Murray Mclachlan. A summer spent preparing for an audition to St Mary’s Music School with Murray successfully resulted in gaining the priviledge to continue his learning under Richard Beauchamp.
Whilst Murray opened Naveen’s eyes to the greater world of the piano; Richard has truly become the formidable force that taught Nav a way to use his hands in order to withstand limitless hours of play.
Note from Nav: “Music is about a personal pleasure that can be found nowhere else. There is no formula for teaching anyone. Your own passion will drive the direction in which any observant teacher will harness your enthusiasm. There is also no substitute for dedicated, continuous and SLOW practice. Did I mention SLOW?”