"Gordon is definitely the best piano teacher I’ve ever had. He is such an all-round musician with plenty of practical knowledge and skills in different genres of music. I’ve been playing classical piano since I was 6 and I was looking for somebody who can guide me through jazz, soul, gospel, funk, and more. I feel I am very lucky to have found him and I am very excited to continue to build a diverse piano repertoire." (Google *****)
"Gordon Hulbert is an erudite teacher, who is in command of all aspects of music from Baroque to Broken Beat. I really appreciate his vast knowledge of music, sense of humour, his patience and the fact that he prioritises the enjoyment of his students by nesting all the relevant theory and technical learning in pieces, rather than making us rote reproduce endless scales. I recommend him to all wanting to make progress in mastering the instrument and to indulge their love of the piano." (Google *****)
"I have had lessons for just over a year now and Gordon is great. He is not only an extremely talented piano player but also a very talented teacher. He is kind but most importantly he is really patient, knowing very well how far to push or not push someone, feeding off the needs of the individual rather than a pre-prescribed notion of what level anyone should be at any given point. He is extremely encouraging and always keen to share his inspirations. 10/10 🙂 would recommend! (Google *****)
"Gordon is a top bloke and a fountain of musical wisdom. No idea how he manages to pack so much useful knowledge and inspiration into one lesson a week but I always learn a staggering amount, not just about technical playing skill and theory but also listening, history and general musicianship. If you're looking to level up your keyboard skills and deepen your appreciation of music as an art form, he's the man." (Google *****)
"Gordon has been giving me lessons for 15 months. In that time my playing and technique has dramatically improved. I focus on classical but he's also a fantastic jazz pianist and teacher. Gordon follows up after each lesson with notes which is really useful. He also has a lovely personality and is extremely knowledgeable about all periods of music. I would definitely recommend Gordon, equally for the beginner as for the more advanced pianist." (Google *****)
"I've had many piano teachers over the years (all excellent) but none like Gordon. He is a font of musical knowledge, and makes the study of music engaging and approachable. Over the past few months with his guidance, I have seen an incredible improvement in my playing and sight reading, as well as my understanding of many different genres, music history, theory and their application. Working with him has given me the confidence to attempt more difficult pieces on my own, and I feel so fortunate to have found a teacher who does that! Highly recommend." (Google *****)
"A couple of years ago I was looking for a quick refresh of ideas and techniques I'd picked up after learning the piano years ago. What I found in Gordon was whole new way of looking at the keyboard and thinking about music. It's hard to appreciate how much I've come on - and what a whole world of music Gordon has opened up for me. And all the time it's just seemed like really good fun. An outstanding teacher who understands what you want, where you're coming from, and how best to help you get where you want to go." (Google *****)
"I couldn’t recommend him more highly - he has that rare blend of talent, patience, and genuine warmth....If you’re considering piano lessons, don’t wait as long as I did - finding Gordon sooner would have been a gift." (Google *****)
"Gordon is a great teacher, and brings his obvious love (and knowledge) of a very broad range musical genres to lessons. Lessons are very enjoyable but he is also very thorough and makes sure that you develop at a pace you can manage. Highly recommended !" (Google *****)
"I’ve been playing the piano for years before coming to Gordon. Learning from Gordon has been a game-changer, especially when it comes to exploring more complex genres like jazz. The lessons go beyond traditional methods, offering tips and techniques that have helped me understand and master the intricacies of styles I hadn’t delved into before. They also help me a lot as a songwriter since I wanted to learn how to make my music sound more interesting and complex. If you're looking to expand your musical range and pick up some great tricks along the way, I highly recommend these sessions!" (Google *****)
"Alex has so enjoyed working with you. I also love the way you work - so focused, attentive, natural and creative in the moment - in my experience there aren't many teachers like you."
Laura (music teacher and mother) | Hampstead | Feb 2017
"Gordon is a wonderfully talented teacher who understands and respects his students' individuality and presents musical possibilities in a completely different way to what we have experienced before. To Gordon - thank you for taking my son on as your student, thank you for supporting his unique talent and spirit, thank you for inspiring him, thank you for showing him many new ways of looking at music, improvisation and the piano, thank you for being exactly what he needed during this period, which was a kind, gentle and talented teacher who saw him, heard him, had faith in him and gave him space to just be himself. Thank you for sharing your time, space and energy with him, and with us." (Google *****)
"Gordon is a terrific teacher, patient, skilled and lively. He provides a lot of excellent resources to support practice. Cannot recommend him highly enough!" (Google *****)
"Gordon has taught our nine year old son for a year and it's been great to see his musicality and enjoyment of performance flourish. Lessons are never the same (a good thing) and strike a fun balance between theory, improvisation and application to mastery of the current piece. I'd recommend his teaching to anyone seeking an inspiring and caring teacher that will treat your child as an equal and that will help him or her to develop their love and understanding of music." (Google *****)
"I'm a drummer who's played for Sigma, Labrinth, Ellie Goulding, Justin Timberlake, Mica Paris, Cleopatra, Mojo etc. I recently went to Gordon for lessons to help me improve my keyboard skills for songwriting, production & help with music theory/practical work on popular styles. As a fellow colleague in the business, I can personally vouch for him being an awesome keyboard player & top notch teacher." (Google *****)
"I've been learning the piano in Notting Hill with Gordon for 4 years now. The lessons are very well constructed and presented in a manner that is easy to understand. I’m not the easiest person to teach but Gordon comes to each lesson with a friendly and patient manner and always makes them fun, as well as constructive. I would happily recommend his piano teaching to anyone who's interested.”