Aisha Piper

I started playing piano at the age of 13 and haven't stopped since. Beginning with pieces such as 'My baby don't care' by Nina Simone to Bohemian Rhapsody, I taught myself how to play with two hands and to develop my co-ordination. 

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After a couple of years of learning these pieces on my own which included Video Game music and pieces from Studio Ghibli films, I wanted to try something more difficult to see just how far I could go.

As a result of this, I began to teach myself the famous 'Clair de lune' using only videos on Youtube to guide my way through. After some a few months of practice and patience, I'd learnt the whole thing! Being so amazed by the the pieces' beauty, I was extremely determined to play my favourite little sections and make it my own.

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At this point I had gotten to quite an advanced level of playing but still struggled with performance nerves, so I applied to South West Music School SWMS to overcome this issue. Following a very nerve-wracking audition, I got in and began my journey of self-confidence. I knew that I understood piano and rhythm even though I could not read sheet music, but I wanted to feel as though I'd covered all bases so I received piano lessons to make me a more well rounded musician.

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Whilst I began attending SWMS, I was a music tutor assistant at SoundTribe at the same time. Assisting with teaching ukulele, drums, guitar along with general help around the studio. I loved seeing the students progress and I'd pay close attention to what motivated them or helped to solve their problems. It was a joy to see students come in each week, excited to show the teacher what they had practiced and eager to learn more. 

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This encouraged me to want to teach on my own. It always felt like something I really connected with and, especially having a unique self-taught experience, I feel that I have a lot to enlighten others on.

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