Biography
David is known for his calm and methodical teaching approach. Alongside private tuition for piano, music theory and organ based in Sanderstead, South Croydon, he is an Accredited Teacher with the Royal College of Organists. David is also the Director of Music at St. John's Church in Shirley, Croydon where he directs the four-part SATB choir of 18 for the weekly choir practice and Sunday Choral Eucharist. David is the Musical Director of the Cantilena Singers, based in Sanderstead. He also regularly accompanies choirs on piano and organ, including the Oxted and Limpsfield Choral Society where recent performances have included Handel's 'Messiah', Rutter's 'Requiem', Karl Jenkins 'The Armed Man' and Puccini's 'Messa de Gloria'.
David graduated from the Royal Academy of Music with an MA in Organ Performance and was also awarded the Stephen Bicknell Organ Prize. Whilst at the RAM, he studied organ with David Titterington and Anne Marsden Thomas. In 2016, he became the first recipient of the Dame Gillian Weir Organ Scholarship at the Royal Festival Hall. He has also held the Organ Scholarship at St. Martin-in-the-Fields in Trafalgar Square. David became a Fellow of the Royal College of Organists in May 2021. He also holds the Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Music in Organ Teaching, the Licentiate of Trinity College London in Organ Performance and the Diploma of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music in Piano Performance. Outside of music, David enjoys swimming. He is also a private pilot.
Future recitals
David's future recitals are listed on:
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Recordings
Organ
Prelude in C major, BWV 547, J. S. Bach
Allegro moderato from Sonata No. 1 in F minor, Op. 65, Felix Mendelssohn
Allegro assai vivace from Sonata No. 1 in F minor, Op. 65, Felix Mendelssohn
Fugue in B major, Op. 99 No. 2, Camille Saint-Saëns
Choral
And the Glory of the Lord (Chorus from Messiah), Handel
Carol of the Bells, Mykola Leontovych
Hallelujah (Chorus from Messiah), Handel
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Music tuition
David teaches piano, music theory, and organ to all ages and abilities, from beginner to grade 8 and diploma level.
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Reviews
5.0 ★ from 22 reviews on Google
We have been extremely pleased with the progress and confidence our kids have developed since starting piano lessons. David is patient, encouraging and has a wonderful way of making each lesson enjoyable while still maintaining a good level of discipline and focus. We have seen a noticeable improvement not only in technique but also in…
Shivangi Joshi
2 months ago
David is an excellent teacher and very talented. He’s calm and patient with my son (8) and daughter (6). He prepped my son very well for his grade 1. The lessons are well structured and makes them enjoyable.
Nicole Goodwin
2 months ago
David is an excellent piano and organ teacher. My son has made fantastic progress on both instruments since starting lessons with him, and always looks forward to going each week. David is patient, encouraging and always happy to answer questions, which really nurtures curiosity, a love of learning and genuine musicianship. He has helped…
Sabina W
2 months ago
My son has been attending David for over three years; David is patient, calm, encouraging, and makes learning both fun and engaging. I’ve seen a marked improvement in my son’s confidence and musical ability and in how he faces his examination grades. I would highly recommend David to other families looking for a piano teacher.
Jennifer Creed
2 months ago
I would highly recommend David for children’s piano lessons. He has been teaching a child I look after for the past few years. David is very professional and very reliable. David is a very good piano teacher.
Nicola Edwards
3 months ago
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