The right music tutor can change everything.
Personally matched teachers for thoughtful, confidence-building lessons at your North London home or a local studio.
DBS checked
Every tutor vetted
Personally matched
Not a tutor directory
Home or studio
Choose what suits you
All abilities
Beginner to exam level
Lessons that fit the learner
Seven ways to find their sound.
From a first piano lesson to advanced exam preparation, we match each learner with a tutor suited to their age, goals and personality.
Not sure?
We’ll help you choose.
Simple and considered
A thoughtful match, not an endless search.
Tell us what matters
Share the learner’s age, instrument, level, postcode and preferred lesson setting.
We handpick a tutor
We look across our vetted network for the strongest fit in teaching style, experience and location.
Start without pressure
Your first lesson is paid, with no commitment to continue if the match doesn’t feel right.
A note from Natalie
Matched by a music teacher, not an algorithm.
I’m Natalie, a piano and music theory tutor teaching learners of all ages and abilities since 2014. I still teach privately in Mill Hill, so I understand first-hand that the right match is about far more than an instrument or postcode.
I created The Music Academy after seeing how difficult it can be for families to find someone trusted, reliable and right for their child. I listen to what each learner needs, then personally handpick a vetted, DBS-checked tutor whose experience and teaching style fit.
Choose your setting
Lessons that work around family life.
Rates vary by tutor, instrument and location. Most lessons begin at £35–£40 per hour, confirmed before you book.
At your home
A tutor travels to you across selected N and NW postcodes. Ideal for busy families and familiar surroundings.
- No extra journey for you
- Subject to local tutor availability
At a local studio
Focused sessions at a tutor’s home teaching space in Islington N7 or Stoke Newington N16.
- A dedicated place to learn
- Instrument-dependent options
“Our daughter really enjoyed her first lesson with Venus and quickly built a great connection, learning a lot even in just one session. We’re very happy and excited for her continued progress and future exam guidance.”
Fil
Parent
“We had our first lesson today, and it was great! Can I say, the tutor match is excellent and I am really happy with our first lesson.”
Lu
Parent
Trust comes first
A safer, more personal way to find a tutor.
Every tutor is vetted and DBS checked
Matching considers personality as well as experience
Support for ABRSM, Trinity, performance or learning for joy
Ready when you are
Let’s find the tutor they’ll look forward to seeing.
Tell us a little about the learner. We’ll review your needs and come back with a considered match.
Takes about 2 minutes · No commitment