Choosing a piano teacher is about far more than learning notes and technique. It is about finding someone who understands how people learn and builds confidence carefully.
Over 40 years experience
✔ Children aged 6+
✔ Adult beginners & returning learners
✔ ABRSM exam preparation available
✔ Online & face-to-face lessons
Calm, structured, encouraging tuition
At Derby Piano Academy, lessons are designed to help students enjoy music while building steady, lasting progress.
Every student — whether child or adult — receives tuition tailored to their pace, learning style, and musical interests.
Over forty years of teaching experience
My name is Ed Rudak, and I have spent more than four decades teaching piano and keyboard to students of all ages and abilities.
Throughout my career, I have helped complete beginners take their first musical steps, guided children through ABRSM exam preparation, and supported adult learners returning to piano later in life.
Experience has taught me that progress happens most naturally when students feel supported, relaxed, and encouraged — not pressured.
A teaching approach built around confidence and enjoyment
Lessons adapted to the individual
Every learner develops at a different pace. Lessons are structured to match each student’s confidence level, musical interests, and learning style.
Clear goals, realistic expectations, and practical guidance help students develop strong musical foundations while enjoying the learning process.