Bannerdale Music

    Rachel Atkinson Ba (Hons) QTS GDMD (P)

    Music Tuition with a Personal Touch

    I offer lessons in piano, clarinet, flute and recorder from my home music room in Sheffield.

    As an experienced choral director, I also love to support adults on a ad hoc basis preparing music for shows, concerts and theatre, including help with part‑learning and confidence building.

    I’m an active member of both EPTA (European Piano Teachers Association) and ABCD (Association of British Choral Directors), and I bring over 25 years of music teaching experience to every lesson.

    Who I Teach

    I work with both children and adults across my week, learners should be at least aged 6+ (Year 2 and upwards). I’m a qualified and experienced primary school teacher. I really do love inspiring even the youngest of starters.

    Every student is different, so lessons are individually tailored — there’s no single method or fixed programme. Each session is shaped around the student’s needs, pace and goals.


    SEND students?

    Absolutely yes! I have a wealth of training and experience and working with SEND learners. Music lessons here are a safe space, where everyone is welcome and everyone belongs.

    All students are encouraged to learn in their own individual way. I use a range of methods and resources which I adapt to suit different learning needs. I maintain a calm learning environment, with encouragement, rewards and positive language in all lessons.

    How I Teach

    Alongside tutor books and technique work, I use a range of interactive resources such as:

    These help build skills through games, tracks and creative activities.

    All instrumental students develop a broad musical foundation, including:

    I do prepare students for exams, ABRSM, Trinity and LCMe. Whether or not you choose to do any exams is entirely up to you!

    Where Lessons Take Place

    I teach from my dedicated music room on Bannerdale Road (S7 / S11 border) equipped with two high‑quality instruments:


    Email: rachel@bannerdalemusic.com