Ivory Duo Piano Ensemble's
Blackheath Piano Studio
Cultivating excellence in music performance
Who is it for?
We believe that solid foundations are important: our lessons are address the need to cultivate the whole musician.
Our young pianists start as early as 3 years of age, although more usually around 6.
Senior conservatoire entrants, those preparing for final performance recitals, and teachers who are looking for a refresher are always very welcome to get in touch and discuss their particular needs.
Everyone is encouraged to find their personal voice and become independent learners and expressive performers.
Theoretical Training
Theory, music appreciation, aural training, as well as aspects of chamber music are incorporated in our piano teaching sessions. We believe in a well-rounded approach to instrumental learning regardless of level.
Performance Opportunities
We aim to develop our piano students to the best of their abilities and always seek performance opportunities for them. Our students perform in venues such as Ripley Arts Centre (Bromley), St Alfege's Church (Greenwich), Steinway Hall.
We offer masterclasses and workshops annually in Orpington as artistic Directors of the PianoPlus International Recital Series, in collaboration with pianists who are usually affiliated with UK conservatoires and universities and prepare selected pupils for competitions and competitive festival classes such as EPTA, Bromley Festival, Stratford & East London Festival, Blackheath Festival, Rising Stars-Grand Prix (Berlin), BBC Young Musician of the Year.
The Ivory Duo Piano Ensemble
About Us
Natalie and Panayotis are internationally recognised performers, Convivium Records artists, and Artistic Directors of the PianoPlus International Recital Series. They have broadcast on BBC Radio 3, Scala Radio, and WQXR New York, and have taught piano and theory for over 25 years in Europe, the UK, and the US.
Many of their students are Steinway Scholars, Music Award recipients, or advanced diploma candidates. Former students include Kostas Papazafeiropoulos, awarded by the Athens Academy, and Elena Pavlea, now a Donemus-published composer and Convivium label Artist.