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Contemporary Piano

“Learning contemporary piano offers a flexible, creative, and highly personal approach to piano playing, centred around modern music styles and real-world musical skills.”

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Contemporary Piano Lessons

Contemporary piano typically includes pop, rock, film music, jazz-influenced styles, and modern songwriting, making it especially appealing to students who want to play the music they love and recognise.

One of the key benefits of learning contemporary piano is the freedom to choose your own learning path. At Booths Music, students studying piano can focus on modern songs, chord-based playing, accompaniment patterns, and rhythm-led techniques. Many students enjoy developing skills in improvisation, playing by ear, and arranging music, helping them become confident, versatile musicians rather than relying solely on written notation.

Exams Through Modern Piano

Students learning contemporary piano can also choose to work towards exam boards that reflect modern styles, such as Rockschool (RSL). These exams place emphasis on stylistic accuracy, performance skills, technical fluency, and musical understanding within contemporary genres. For many learners, this approach feels more relevant and motivating, particularly for those interested in band work, songwriting, or popular music performance.

Contemporary Vs Classical

In comparison, classical piano has traditionally followed a more structured pathway, with a strong focus on reading notation, historical repertoire, and technical precision. Classical piano study is commonly associated with exam boards such as ABRSM, which offer a well-established and rigorous framework that has guided generations of pianists. This pathway remains an excellent choice for students who enjoy classical repertoire and formal musical development.

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Why Choose Booths?

At Booths Music, we believe there is no single “correct” way to learn the piano. Whether your interest lies in contemporary piano, classical piano, or a combination of both, our tutors support your chosen direction. Every piano tutor at Booths Music is happy to tailor lessons to your preferred style, goals, and musical interests, ensuring a balanced, enjoyable, and motivating learning experience.

Contemporary piano encourages creativity, confidence, and musical independence, making it an ideal choice for modern learners. Whether you are drawn to modern songs, improvisation, or contemporary exam pathways, studying contemporary piano at Booths Music allows you to develop your skills in a way that feels relevant, expressive, and rewarding.

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