Pianist, Teacher, Researcher.

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Refresh, recharge and
re-imagine through learning to play the piano.

Music is universal - all human cultures have had music since earliest times. In modern life, whether it’s at the big moments – weddings, funerals, rugby matches – or ordinary moments – via the car radio or streamed through headphones as we go about our everyday lives – music expresses those things which are beyond words and connect us to our deeper selves, to each other and to feelings of wellbeing.

Neuroscientists ... fireworks go off in our brains

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Have you ever wondered how playing an instrument can benefit your brain?

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About Me

I believe that everyone is musical – don’t ask whether you’re “good at it” but whether “it’s good for you”.  It doesn’t have to be about performing in concerts or passing grades exams, the benefits are there at every level of engagement, by taking part as a solitary learner or playing familiar tunes with friends.

Music is an activity which is conducive to experiencing a sense of flow.  The challenges presented in learning and playing an instrument require high levels of focus and absorption as more circuits are activated in the brain than in any other activity.  This brings us to a unique sense of wholeness. 

“I continue to be passionate about music-making: playing, teaching and researching into music-making and wellbeing. I tirelessly encourage others to take it up, to re-start, and keep playing, in whatever way works for their lifestyle and needs.”

Upcoming Event

An inspiring and thought-provoking workshop on delivering piano lessons in the workplace, led by pianist, teacher and researcher Charlotte Way and assisted by Rob Brockway. This is an opportunity to interact with both Charlotte and Rob as they share lifelong experience and their proven approach to help others engage with music-making successfully, in the pace of everyday life.

DATE
Tuesday 23 April 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (UTC+01)

LOCATION
Coach House Pianos
79-91 New King's Road, London, SW6 4SQ

Blog Articles

Explore my blog to read up to date insights into the wellbeing and cognitive benefits of learning an instrument.

Testimonials

  • “Thank you so much for your excellent playing in 'Red Planet'.”

    Gregory Rose, composer.
    Performance

  • “Learning the piano is probably shaping my brain in a specific way at some level that’s going to be help in addressing some problems or issues to solve at work.”

    Man Group Employee

  • “It’s a dark area in your brain which the more you play on it lightens ... you’re using stuff which you never did before.”

    Man Group Employee

  • “I think it really lifts my mood. I feel quite happy when I have a chance to have a nice break and do something completely different.”

    Man Group Employee

  • “Buoys you up for the rest of the day.”

    Man Group Employee

  • “My day is filled with meetings and people asking for my time and I’m actually giving myself some time by coming here which is great.”

    Man Group Employee

  • “Really good that the company supports people learning and not being wedded to work all the time.”

    Man Group Employee

  • "Adding music to an office environment has made us think differently and clearly added a new dimension to our business."

    Sandy Rattray, Director of Strategy
    Allies and Morrison