About Nocturne Notes

Built by a piano teacher, for piano teachers.

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Hi, I'm Rebecca!

Music has been a lifelong passion of mine, but no other instrument has captured my heart in the way the Piano has. As a teenager, I was a committed Piano student: practising every day, and practising more pieces/studies than my teacher assigned (my mum still had to remind me to practise my scales though!)

Other music experiences were different though. I remember being bored in childhood recorder lessons, because we were stuck working through a method book. Later on my first “proper” job was teaching theory where students were tethered to ABRSM theory workbooks at a table. I knew then that when I had my own studio, things would be different.

My Story

I know exactly what it’s like to want the absolute best for your students while feeling like there aren’t enough hours in the week to achieve it. I’ve been that teacher with an overwhelming number of tabs open at 10:00 PM on a school night, hunting for the "perfect" piece. 

Piano lessons should be as inspiring as they are educational, which is why I created Nocturne Notes. I wanted a bridge between "serious" pedagogy and the kind of music that actually makes a student’s eyes light up.

From The Pianist’s Path framework to off-the-bench games, everything in the Vault is born from my own teaching practice in my studio. Tried, tested, and designed to be the comprehensive resource I always wished I had.

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Values behind the Vault

  • Following the student, not the method book: Every student has a unique musical skill set, interests and passions and that deserves a flexible curriculum.
  • Pedagogical Standards: Music should sound "cool" to your students, but still meet those high pedagogical demands you aspire to as a professional.
  • A healthy work/life balance: Teaching is your passion, but long, late-night planning sessions shouldn't be.

Tested in my studio. Ready for yours.

Being able to print digital music immediately for those times when a student comes in desperate to learn something you hadn't planned for!

My students ask for more theory worksheets to do at home! And are always eager to play the quick games and activities, they'll learn theory without realising it.

Not every student wants to do exams, but with The Pianist's Path Framework it's easy to track achievements without exams!

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Join Me

I’m here to make your teaching life easier and your students’ music life better. If what you've read here sounds like the kind of teacher you are (or the kind you're working towards being) I'd love for you to join me inside the Vault. 

Make "Can we play that again" your new studio standard.

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Contact Me

Have a question about the Vault or just want to say hello? I’d love to hear from you!
Drop me a note at rebecca@nocturnenotes.com or send a message through the contact form.