Private online piano tuition · US Eastern Time

Your musical ambitions deserve extraordinary guidance.

Study piano one-to-one with Nicholas McCarthy, internationally acclaimed concert pianist and BBC Proms performer.

Personal, inspiring online lessons for aspiring, returning and developing pianists — with a programme shaped around you.

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A relaxed conversation about your playing and goals · No obligation

Nicholas McCarthy seated beside a grand piano in a concert hall
BBC PromsRoyal Albert Hall performance
BBC Music MagazineCover-featured concert pianist
Personal tuitionLive, one-to-one online lessons
Nicholas McCarthy performing at the piano with an orchestra
Learn with Nicholas

Concert-stage experience. Teaching centred on you.

Whether you're returning to the piano after years away, building your technique or working towards a performance, our lessons begin with your musical ambitions.

We'll work on the music that matters to you, with thoughtful technical guidance, clear practice priorities and the space to develop your own musical voice.

Nicholas McCarthy featured on the January 2026 BBC Music Magazine cover

Featured on the cover of BBC Music Magazine. The experience of an international performing career, brought to your individual lessons.

Choose your pathway

Private piano tuition, shaped around you.

Each lesson is a dedicated 60-minute online session with Nicholas. Choose a single lesson or commit to a structured period of progress.

Flexibility

Private Lesson

$125
One 60-minute lesson

A focused, personalised session for a specific challenge, piece or next step.

  • Individual guidance
  • Tailored to your goals
  • Pay as you go
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Build confidence

The Foundation

$500
Four weekly 60-minute lessons

Build momentum with a clear direction and supportive weekly guidance.

  • Personal learning roadmap
  • Tailored repertoire
  • Weekly practice guidance
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Recommended for sustained progress

The Progression

$1,000
Eight weekly 60-minute lessons

Develop technique, musicianship and repertoire with time to build lasting habits.

  • Everything in Foundation
  • Structured repertoire pathway
  • Personal progress review
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A deeper commitment

The Mastery

$1,500
Twelve weekly 60-minute lessons

A longer musical partnership centred on an ambitious personal project.

  • Everything in Progression
  • Personal performance project
  • End-of-programme review
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All prices in US dollars. Programme fees are paid upfront. Lesson times are confirmed personally after your consultation.

How it works

A simple first step towards better playing.

01

Book a free conversation

Choose a convenient 15-minute consultation through the online calendar.

02

Tell me about your music

We'll discuss your experience, aspirations and what you'd love to achieve.

03

Find the right fit

If we're a good match, we'll confirm a Monday lesson time and the programme that suits you.

Designed for US students

Monday afternoons and evenings, Eastern Time.

Six regular weekly teaching times are available, making it easy to build piano into your routine. We will confirm current availability during your consultation.

Times are shown in US Eastern Time. Calendar booking times may display in your device's local time zone.

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7:00–8:00 pm
Your next chapter starts here

Let's talk about what you'd love to play.

There's no need to decide on a programme before we meet. Book a complimentary 15-minute conversation and we'll explore what the right next step could look like for you.

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No obligation · Online · Personal to you

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