Ryoko - Brockley - Music

I highly recommend Ryoko as a piano teacher. Her teaching method is fun, but at the same time very professional. She is patient and doesn't mind explaining until I get it right – even if it takes multiple lessons! I chose a teacher, because I wanted to be able to play piano with the correct technique.

Having Ryoko as my teacher is so much fun and as a bonus she teaches using the Alexander Technique, which I find very helpful. It really does open one's mind, so you can play from the soul and thus better.

I'm not especially interested in exams as this is purely a hobby for me. I am however learning to read notes and I'm working towards being able to compose my own music. Royoko is very flexible in her lessons and will help you achieve what you want to achieve.

We have been extremely pleased with the progress our 8 year old son has made with his piano. He enjoys the lessons including the AT part and he is coming on in leaps and bounds with his playing and his posture while playing .

Our two sons have had piano lessons with Ryoko for the last 12 months. In this time they have developed both technically and musically. Each child is a different personality and we appreciate the way Ryoko adapts her style to help them learn, enjoy the music and grow in confidence. They both look forward to their weekly lessons and having the lessons in our home makes arrangements much easier. We are very pleased with how the boys' music making has developed.

Ryoko Izutsu has been a wonderful teacher to my daughter for some time . She has instilled a diligent practice ethic and encouraged an excellent musicality in my daughter's approach to the Piano. I have no hesitation in recommending Ryoko to others.

After just a few lessons with Ryoko the quality of my playing was transformed through using the Alexander Technique approach. I found being able to play with less tension in my body resulted in my being able to be more expressive and the sound I made was warmer and richer. Ryoko's style of teaching is so enjoyable and great fun. My lessons are more about 'playing' and focusing on communication and expression rather than merely 'practicing'.

What impresses me most about Ryoko is her firm understanding and love of the Alexander Technique, which she has incorporated into all aspects of her lifestyle particularly her music - an excellent practitioner.