Reshmi Patel • February 15, 2021

Sebastian Stanley

Please join us in welcoming our Advanced Piano Teacher, Sebastian Stanley to the Key Sounds UK Family!

Sebastian is Reshmi’s previous piano teacher and has guided her through her musical journey every since they first started working together as student and teacher.

‘Before Sebastian had become my piano teacher and mentor, I had minimal enthusiasm and direction in my piano journey from previous teachers. I was ready to give up on the piano and continue my musical journey on the trumpet instead. It’s over ten years later and Sebastian has helped me learn different genres of music, achieve several graded examinations, perform a concerto on the trumpet and has even helped me to become a piano teacher. As always Sebastian’s lessons are filled with lots of insights and positivity. He genuinely has a true passion for supporting both the highs and lows of your piano journey and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to our future students.’

As some of you may already know, Sebastian Stanley is a Concert Pianist, recording artist and private piano tutor with over 18 years’ experience, with past students having gone on to study in the London Conservatoires; themselves having been winners of International Competitions.


Sebastian is the winner of several international prizes including the coveted Chappell Medal at the RCM and 1st Prize in the International Hindemith competition in Germany. At the Royal College of Music where he studied, Sebastian was recognised as the ‘Top Global Pianist’.



In addition, he has released numerous albums on Piano Classics and the EMEC Discos label, many of which have garnered 5-star reviews from the prestigious American Record Guide and Fanfare Magazine. He has also been broadcast live in performance on Celtic Music Radio and on BBC radio 3's Breakfast and Intune shows.

Caption: Sebastian’s latest albums ‘Albéniz’ and ‘Goyescas’


Currently, Sebastian provides piano lessons both from his own home and the comfort of your own home. He has gained experience and inspiration from the numerous schools of pianism around the globe and it is a passion of his to pass this onto his students.


An incredible testimonial Sebastian has recently received: ‘Sebastian has taught our son the piano for many years now and he has been a brilliant teacher. He has been very encouraging whilst also pushing our son to his full potential. As a result, he loves the piano, practices without prompting and performs beautifully.’


Sebastian is passionate about music education for all ages and 50% of his students are keen amateur pianists over the age of 40, some of which are also international award winners. He like to balance a busy performing career with teaching in order for my students to learn the utmost. 


Get in touch with us to book in your first lesson with Sebastian Stanley.

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