AZA ZEYNALOVA

Piano
Telephone: 01865 515749
Mobile: 07713 947538
Email: aza@azazeynalova.com

Diploma with Distinction (Academy of Music/Azerbaijan), Certificate of Piano Pedagogy Course (London, UK), member of European Piano Teacher Association

As a professional pianist with more than 20 years experience of teaching to all levels and ages, Aza offers a special approach to her students, aimed at developing their individual abilities and talents. This has resulted in many of her students participating successfully in competition and festivals.

"The competitions and events which Aza has encouraged me to enter have given me a welcome opportunity to play in public."
James Morgan – former student

Aza teaches on a Steinway piano in the first class facilities of the Jacqueline Du Pre Music Building in St Hilda's College in the centre of Oxford. She is also a teacher at The Music Practice in Abingdon, Cherwell School in Oxford and formerly at the Oxford Ballet School.

"Aza creates an excellent rapport with students of all ages....I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Aza as a teacher."
Angela Ross Director – The Music Practice

Aza Zeynalova started learning piano at the age of 6 and was accepted to The Special Music School for gifted children (Baku, Azerbaijan). She then qualified as a concert pianist at the Academy of Music (Baku, Azerbaijan) with pupils of Shostakovich and Neuhaus.

Aza's mission statement: To share the joy that music can bring through learning to play the piano.

" My daughter has made tremendous progress working with Aza. Aza always has a smile for her and encourages her to enjoy music. Aza holds regular student concerts, and performing to a friendly audience has clearly given my daughter confidence in herself, and it has also taught her that music is "something you share""
Dr Anna Laerke

Aza's philosophy to teaching piano is: Using a gentle approach with children, making it fun and entertaining.

"Aza is a really good teacher because if you make a mistake, she won't be cross with you. She is kind and not strict and she's quite funny"
Sif Rhiannon Laerke-Hall, age 9

Developing an individual approach with adult beginners.

Preparing advanced students for higher grades and Diplomas.

"I have thoroughly enjoyed my piano lessons with Aza and thanks to her, I progressed from Grade 8 to the Dip ABRSM at my first attempt."
James Morgan – former student

"Aza's acute powers of observation, great sensitivity, and also a warm sense of humour, will make any lessons under her instruction immensely enjoyable."
Jack Gibbons – International Concert Pianist