Diane has been teaching music for over 10 years.
She is able to offer lessons on guitar, piano and drums, as well as more in-depth lessons on musicianship, songwriting and composition, music theory, recording and audio engineering.
Her reviews suggest great critical acclaim for her approach, which has so far maintained a 100% exam pass rate among students taking grade exams, and a fantastic level confidence and enthusiasm for all students, across all age-groups, disciplines, skill levels, goals, and interests!
Above and beyond regular music technique, Diane teaches around the physiological fundamentals of developing muscle memory, as well as preparing longer-term routines to ensure students are confident they are moving toward their goals at every step of their journey.
Diane charges £35/hour, or £18/30m, for both remote online lessons via Zoom, as well as in person lessons from her studio between Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.
She is fully DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checked, and can provide this information on request.
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REVIEWS
Reviews: 36
Average: 5.0/5.0
One of the greatest things about Diane is that she listens to the student's learning objectives and focusses the sessions accordingly. Furthermore, the classes are expertly tailored to our 10 year old's learning. Couldn't really have asked for more.
I've recently started taking lessons with Diane and have been loving them! She has a wonderfully lucid and understandable way of explaining concepts and is just generally a joy to work with. I'm looking forward to continued learning!
Diane is extremely friendly and her style of teaching is working really well for my 17 yr old. She has really helped him with his Music Theory already in the last 3 lessons and we look forward to more going foward. She is also very patient with responded really quickly to my endless questions. Massive thank you!
Great lessons , I've had two so far and looking forward to the next. I'd definitely recommend Diane for guitar lessons.
My son (14) has been having guitar lessons with Diane for a few years now and he has really developed over this time. He enjoys his weekly lesson and Diane manages to challenge him whilst also keeping him engaged and allow him to enjoy himself. I have no hesitation in recommending Diane for guitar tuition.
Diane's method of teaching is one I enjoy greatly. Rather than teach you how to play songs, she instead focuses on building a strong foundation of techniques and form that will allow you to create your own music. I'm looking forward to continuing my lessons and have no doubt Diane can help me get where I want to on my piano journey.
Diane as compositional instructor has "met" me exactly where I'm at, just where I needed to further my knowledge (and artistry). We have been able to incorporate both educational parts, as well as customized to a current piece on which I'm working. Diane has been flexible, warm, patient & kind, and is exactly who I needed to expand my knowledge. Highly recommended!
I've had lessons in the past but lost motivation with it for a while. Having resumed lessons with Diane I have my buzz back! She made no assumptions about my ability and we're working on re-embedding the basics. She very clearly explains the content and is patient. Studio space also very good.
Friendly, calm place to learn music. Absolutely stress-free, which is very important for me. I feel like many times, Diane knows where i did wrong before i start playing! My skills are imporving day by day, and music theory makes a lot more sense after a few lessons. Highly recommend for everyone to learn music and take lessons with Diane
An excellent teacher for my son (grade 4). Diane has an intelligent approach to lessons, covering not just playing pieces but also techniques on how to learn effectively. This has inspired my son to play more spontaneously and start to develop his own style. As he says ''Diane always has some interesting piece of advice to give''
Diane has worked with my son for two years now, and has been a fantastic guitar tutor. Both in person before the pandemic and online since, she has known exactly how to get the best out of him, encouraging but not pushy, and I have never had any challenges getting him to do his lessons or practice. He is really beginning to shine, and I put it all down to Diane - would recommend her to anyone!
Amazing teacher!! I am so happy with how quick I have learned things. I was at a dead end with music and felt like giving up but she has made my connection with it so so so much better again. Really thank you!
Diane is excellent. My son is very shy and has been struggling in school with his music composition piece for his GCSEs. Since Diane has started teaching him his understanding has greatly improved but more importantly so have his passion for music again. Would recommend.
I would recommend Diane as a very good teacher because she tried her best to get results quicker.
Diane is super friendly, and teaches in a way that is not only fun but also really intuitive and informative. It's almost surprising that after every lesson I've learned so much, yet I never feel like I've been in school. On top of that, her knowledge of so many different areas of music only accentuates her teaching ability; I've progressed in areas outside of piano such as music production and music theory. I wholeheartedly recommend Diane to anyone wanting to learn piano, or music production, or any of the lessons she has to offer.
Really enjoying guitar lessons with Diane. She is excellent at teaching techniques and cool songs. The lessons are great fun. Much better than my previous guitar teacher. Very much recommend.
Diane is an excellent and thorough teacher who pays attention to details. She is assuring and encouraging and I will definitely ask for few more lessons from her.
Diane is a very well prepared teacher with a very professional attitude and musical enthusiasm. Her explanations are clear, interesting and she made sure to give in-depth answers to my questions. I like her approach of focusing on your ideals and her flexibility to adapt to your needs. Would definitely recommend her to anyone that loves music and wants to delve into new areas of sound exploration!
Very pleased, my son loves his piano lessons.
The kids both really enjoy their lessons with Diane. She has encouraged them to play for the love of playing rather than out of duty which makes a huge difference.
Very good teacher, teaches you the theory and skill set to improve not just songs.
Diane is excellent. Simple as that. She is friendly, approachable and very professional. She knows exactly what she is talking about regarding composition. I am an electronic music producer, and she catered to my needs perfectly and gave me a solid foundation to progress. I would recommend anyone writing electronic music to have lessons with Diane. Although she will still be able to help with any genre.
My son is a grade 6 drummer looking to be equipped with a toolkit of music theory that will allow him to access higher GCSE Music grades, maybe A Level and possibly even degree level eventually, rather than just the theory exams. I think Diane has been perfect for this - she has a percussion background and understands that drummers need very specific instruction to make the jump over from drum notation to standard music notation. She has an energetic and enthused style which helps keep everything moving as well. She is not what you might expect when she turns up for the first time, but I really like her, she really cares about doing a good job, and as importantly very quickly cares about her student getting what they need to enable their success.
What a great teacher! Perfect for my 8 year old granddaughter! Kept her engaged throughout and has endless patience. She can't wait to go again next week
Diane is a fantastic musician and teacher! She has been involved in several of my projects over the past 10 years as a performer, producer and engineer, and has been instrumental in aiding my development as a Musician. Highly recommended...
When I decided to start guitar lessons I really thought I wouldn't get very far, but when I started my lessons from Diane I noticed a huge change. She has taught me so much with the lessons I've had starting with correct posture and positions. I am so grateful to be taking lessons from her and I continue to do so. I find her to be very patient and compassionate especially with me learning left handed. Thank you Diane!
Diane is a fantastic musician and teacher! She has been involved in several of my projects over the past 10 years as a performer, producer and engineer, and has been instrumental in aiding my development as a Musician. Highly recommended...
Diane is a natural teacher. The lessons are intelligently planned and engaging. I'm very impressed!
Diane is a very friendly, knowledgable tutor who has a vast amount of experience within many areas of music. She has a great teaching style which puts you at ease, whilst also providing a very clear structure for learning. Since starting guitar, piano and music production lessons with Diane, I have found her musicianship to be second to none and she's able to answer absolutely any question that I may have. I'd highly recommend Diane to anyone looking to become a better musician - from beginners right through to advanced players.
I've worked with Diane on various projects, and she is incredibly knowlegable on all aspects of music, not to mention very friendly and easy to get on with. Recommended.
"Diane is excellent. Simple as that. She is friendly, approachable and very professional. She knows exactly what she is talking about regarding composition. I am an electronic music producer, and she catered to my needs perfectly and gave me a solid foundation to progress. I would recommend anyone writing electronic music to have lessons with Diane, although she will be able to help with any genre."
