My name is Peter Lipman (MA MEd MMus LLB Hons FVCM FSCO ATCL DipMus DipABRSM Cert PTC) and I have over forty years’ teaching experience. I was the chair and then the CEO of the European Piano Teachers Association (UK).
After a successful career in education and general management (including being a deputy director of education, a principal school and college inspector, five directorships and being an acting chief executive in councils), I decided in 2009 to concentrate on a career in music.
I hold a LLB Honours degree and three master’s degrees from Warwick, Brunel and the Open University. I am a fellow of Victoria College of Music. I have a diploma in music performance, another in musicology, and gained a distinction in the ATCL Teaching Diploma. I was awarded the European Piano Teachers’ Association Certificate with merit, and was a trustee and interim chair of EPTA (UK) in 2021 and I was its CEO from 2021 to 2023.
I studied the piano at school with Philip Martin and gained distinction in grade 8. I studied organ with Christopher Argent and Tim Hone at Coventry Cathedral, where I was a sub organist. I have also held posts as director of music at several churches – including St Mary’s Church, Hemel Hempstead; Central Methodist Hall, Coventry; St Mary’s Church, Luton; St Mary’s Church, North Mymms, and as an occasional organist at St Nicholas’ Church, Harpenden; St Mary’s Church, Harpenden; and St Mary’s Church, Apsley.
I regularly attend conferences and seminars to update my knowledge of new publications, examination syllabi and teaching techniques. I am a reflective practitioner and dedicated to providing the best learning experiences for all my students.
Fergus the dog
“Mr Lipman is an understanding and encouraging teacher – he also has an epic dog”.
Ben (age 18)
“Fergus is adorable.”
Grace (age 15)
