Fred Scott - Piano Teacher in South London

My Articles

Busoni's Sonatina seconda

Sonatina seconda (BV 259) Ferruccio Busoni (1866 – 1924) The pre-eminence Busoni enjoyed as a pianist had until recent times almost completely overshadowed his original creative efforts. Indeed it was ruefully...

Chopin's Ballade in G minor, op.23

Ballade in G Minor, Op.23 Chopin (1810 – 1849) Chopin’s music has become ubiquitous enough to forbid almost any comment on it claiming originality of insight. However, such is the universality of its powerfully expressive language...

Schubert's Piano Sonata in A minor D.784

Sonata in A minor, D.784 (Op. posth. 143) Schubert (1797 – 1828) Allegro giusto Andante Allegro vivace Images of Schubert in portraiture often seemingly emphasise the comfortable amiability of the familiar beloved and bespectacled Viennese songsmith....

Sight Reading

Sight-Reading by Frederick Scott ‘…the sight of the notes will at once induce the fingers to assume the correct position’ (Jozsef Gat, Technique of Piano Playing, 1965). Music can be said to exist in several media: the imagination (memory or the creative instinct), aural perception (passive...

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Beethoven Emperor Concerto movt 3 (excerpt)
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Beethoven Emperor Concerto Movt 1 (excerpt)
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Busoni Sonatina seconda (excerpt from concert performance by Frederick Scott)
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Student Testimonials

We cannot recommend Frederick Scott highly enough - Annette Burrows

Frederick Scott is a great teacher and a great musician. My children love learning with him and are making excellent progress. He is extremely encouraging and positive. His lessons are very enjoyable - Emily Salines

Fred is an excellent inspirational teacher. He makes lessons fun - Steve Kuti

‘Although hugely fulfilled by my role as an airline captain it occurred to me that a little self-indulgent stress buster might be welcome. A visit to the local piano shop provided the answer – an introduction to Frederick Scott, the very best in inspirational tutors.’ - J.P., Airline Captain

‘I started playing the piano as an antidote to the stresses of corporate life… and it works! Lessons with Fred are really more like a weekly meeting with a good friend who happens to be a keyboard genius.’ - K.H., Stockbroker

‘Having such a hectic working and family life, I never thought I’d fulfil my ambition to learn Jazz piano. I decided to give Fred’s lessons a try and now I’m playing my favourite standards.’ - A.A., Company Director

Not only is Fred an excellent pianist in his own right, he has the rare ability to impart his skill and passion to his students.’ - Dr. T.C.

‘I returned to piano lessons recently after a gap of 25 years! Fred’s effective coaching style has built my technique, knowledge and confidence to the point where I am back playing in front of an audience and taking higher level exams.’ - A.S., PricewaterhouseCoopers

“ Jon had been composing, which he showed to Fred who quickly assessed Jon interests, and began to stretch him further. He is now a keen musician with individual tastes and enthusiasm for the piano & Composing. Fred is truly inspirational, he has the ability to identify nurture and bring out the very best of your musical talents.
Jon is currently a 2011 winner of the Royal Opera House Composition competition, what a testament to Fred.” - Mrs. C. Hamilton

Our son was grade 2 when he started his piano lessons with Fred and his progress has been incredible; winning a musical scholarship, competitions to recently passing grade 8 with high marks. Our daughter’s progress is similar.
Fred is very calm, patient and flexible towards children's moods and requests.
There are quite a few piano teachers around but not many like Fred. We highly recommend him. - Mrs. Aston

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