I'm a teacher for Piano and music reading for beginners. If you would like to start your musical career but don't want to pay too much I'm the place to start with.

Find out more about Ariane

• When did you first develop a passion for music and your favourite instrument?

  I was about 7 years old when I started developing a passion for music, Dancing, Singing and playing piano. I was unable to continue piano after I turned 8 but when I was 15 I started again and I haven't stopped. Whenever I play the piano I get transported into a new world where I understand the composer and what he/she was feeling. I can feel the music speaking to me and it definitely determines my mood for the rest of the day.

• Is there a particular type of music or an artist that you could happily listen to on a loop?

  It depends on my mood and what I feel like listening to. I enjoy the composer Yann Tiersenn the most at the moment but it will probably change in a few days. I do like "Stay"_Rihanna and "Rolling in the Deep"_Adele and also "Somewhere only we know"_Lily Allen and Kaene. I literally just depends on my mood and what I enjoy most at the moment!

• Explain to us the most difficult or 'riveting' lesson you could personally give to one of your students.

  The first lesson is always the hardest. No matter the future and the lessons to follow. But having to hear everything for the first time and having to read music for the first time is always the most difficult. But I love it when I can inspire my students to gain passion because that is when I get them to give it all they have. I start teaching the feeling of music from the first lesson as this plays a major role in what makes music poetry for the soul or just a simple tune in the background. I want students to feel the music rather than just to learn it.

• What do you think is the most complicated instrument to master and why?

  The instrument you don't want to play. I really think that you have a talent for the instrument you play and a talent can be created through a need and a want to play the instrument. Of course some instruments are a lot harder but if you want to play it you will master it.

• What are your keys to success (aside from do re mi fa sol ...)?

  Practice, practice, practice. Find a something to learn on your own, ask questions ask for help and again practice, practice, practice, and warm ups.

• Name three musicians you dream of meeting on a night out, and explain why.

  Yann Tiersann as he composes music that really speaks to me and I want to know why he composed them. Andre Rieu as he was my Grandmother's favourite and I would love to meet her hero. Twenty One Pilots as the music carries many different messages and I want to know if the music they make portrays their personalities on not, (hope it does).

• Provide a valuable anecdote related to music or your days at music school.

  I had a song that I had such a mental block for I could not get it. And every day I tried, (10 mins each day) and suddenly I tried a different technique and bang I got it. Perseverance and courage to continue is the best medicine.
  Also when I was preparing for an Eistedfod I practiced a song that sounded horrible but when I got there, sat down and looked at the judges I told myself that this is for you and not for them. I reminded myself that everyone here started at beginner level and every one here is going to judge me, so I shouldn't have to and I ended up getting a Diploma (which is higher than gold). That day I proved to myself that it is my passion, hobby and enjoyment and that I shouldn't let silly things like Eistedfods get in the way or take away my passion from me.

• What are the little touches that make you a Superprof in music?

  I love to relate to my students. I adapt to their needs and interests and I like to make them laugh and enjoy their lesson. Most of my students are beginners and I know that they are not planning on becoming world renown musicians at places like Juliard but would like to walk to the piano and play something they like. I make a lot of jokes and motivate through rewards so that they feel like coming back every time. They need to enjoy it else they will lose their passion and I will break down their motivation. Piano is my passion and I want to share it with others through the art of teaching.