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Student voices.
Musical milestones.

Confidence, progress and the joy of making music. In our students’ and families’ own words.

34 written reviewsCertificate highlights

2017–2026 · Written reviews rated 5 out of 5

5.0 average from 34 written reviews100+ exam certificates earnedLessons online worldwide and in West London

Student achievements

The milestones behind the music

Every certificate marks a moment of progress. Here are Anjika, Evie and Arrad’s achievements in singing, piano and music theory.

2020–2024

Anjika

A voice, a piano and a growing musical understanding

From Grade 1 Rock & Pop Vocals with distinction to Grade 5 Music Theory with distinction. Along the way, Anjika also achieved Grade 3 Piano with merit and Grade 4 Vocals.

2020 · Trinity

Grade 1 · Rock & Pop Vocals

Distinction

2022 · ABRSM

Grade 3 · Piano Performance

Merit

2022 · Trinity

Grade 4 · Vocals

Pass

2024 · ABRSM

Grade 5 · Music Theory

Distinction

2024–2026

Evie

Finding expression through singing and theory

Musical theatre, vocals and music theory sit side by side in Evie’s achievements. Her certificates include Grade 3 Singing for Musical Theatre with merit, plus distinctions in Grades 1 and 4 Vocals and Grades 2 and 4 Music Theory.

2025 · Trinity

Grade 1 · Vocals

Distinction

2024 · ABRSM

Grade 2 · Music Theory

Distinction

2024 · ABRSM

Grade 3 · Singing for Musical Theatre

Merit

2026 · ABRSM

Grade 4 · Music Theory

Distinction

2026 · Trinity

Grade 4 · Vocals

Distinction

2026

Arrad

A piano milestone to be proud of

Arrad achieved Grade 3 Piano Performance with merit through ABRSM in 2026. A musical milestone, alongside his family’s earlier feedback about lessons with Alex.

“Arrad loves the sessions with Alex Opri. Alex is a professional and very patient tutor. I am very pleased.”
Farzaneh K · Parent feedback · November 2022

2026 · ABRSM

Grade 3 · Piano Performance

Merit

In their own words

Feedback about lessons with Alex Opri, lightly edited for spelling and clarity. Some supplied reviews are excerpts, marked below.

“Alex Opri is an excellent tutor. My son has taken several lessons now and there has been some really good improvement in his piano playing.”

Franco C

Piano · Grades 4–5

February 2026

“Alex Opri is a fantastic tutor! He genuinely pays attention and makes sure to accommodate the needs of the student. He goes into just the right amount of detail to help you understand how to produce the sound…”

Ana S

Singing · Intermediate

October 2023 · Review excerpt

“My daughter really enjoys her singing lessons with Alex. She has improved a lot after only a few lessons and her confidence has really grown.”

Alison M

Singing · Beginner

April 2023

“Great lesson, very informative and pushed my limits in a good way. Challenged me and then helped me correct my faults.”

Dan I

Singing · Beginner

March 2023

“Arrad loves the sessions with Alex Opri. Alex is a professional and very patient tutor. I am very pleased.”

Farzaneh K

Music · AS / A level

November 2022

“Alex Opri is a great teacher. Not only has he provided my stepson Marcus with his first step towards a career in music by introducing him to the technical and theory aspects, he has also mentored and coached him…”

Richard F

Singing · Beginner

June 2022 · Review excerpt

“Alex is a fantastic tutor. He has very good knowledge of music, is professional with a good teaching style, flexible, and friendly with children. We managed to reschedule several times.”

Denisa D

Piano · Beginner

June 2022 · Review excerpt

“I started vocal training with Alex about three weeks ago and I have already learned so much. He has taught me a great deal of techniques to bring out the best in my voice…”

Ifeoma O

Singing · Beginner

March 2022 · Review excerpt

“Just finished my third lesson with Alex and he’s been amazing. I’d never had any singing lessons before and was a bit nervous going in, but Alex has been incredibly friendly and encouraging…”

Jamie W

Singing · Beginner

March 2022 · Review excerpt

“He’s easy to get along with, honest and fun to learn with!”

Joyce C

Singing · Advanced

December 2021

“Today is my fourth lesson with Alex and I must confess that it’s been interesting and fun, even though I’m having an online class. Alex is a great teacher, patient and appreciates every little effort…”

Yetunde O

Keyboard · Beginner

November 2021 · Review excerpt

“I’ve had six lessons so far with Alex and have enjoyed them very much. Alex was immediately able to help me improve many aspects of my singing, such as my placement and phrasing…”

Aidan G

Singing

August 2020 · Review excerpt

“Alex is really good, understanding and a wonderful, devoted teacher who really wants you to succeed!”

Michael L

Singing · Beginner

June 2020

“Alex teaches my two boys, aged 8 and 10. They are very different students but they both love their lessons. He makes the lessons fun but gets the work done! Highly recommend.”

Barbara T

Singing · Beginner

July 2019

“My children have had two lessons with Alex and it has been great. I can see and hear the improvement in my kids so far. He is patient and adapts his teaching to the most effective style, giving encouragement…”

Archana P

Keyboard · Beginner

June 2019 · Review excerpt

“Very helpful lessons with Alex. I’ve learnt a lot already from just a couple of sessions.”

Stefan D

Singing · Beginner

June 2019

“Really informative, friendly and patient.”

Connor C

Singing · Beginner

May 2019

“Too early to judge the overall impact. However, Alex is very patient, cheerful and has good knowledge of his subject. Most importantly, he is very pleasant and polite…”

Mehdi F

Music Technology · Beginner

May 2019 · Review excerpt

“Amazing teacher ☺️ Made me feel comfortable as soon as I walked in the door. Alex’s knowledge and talent astound me every lesson. He is able to tailor songs to suit my range and gives honest, constructive feedback…”

Elizabeth B

Singing · Beginner

April 2019 · Review excerpt

“Excellent!!! Very pleased with the sessions ;)”

Oscar S

Singing

April 2019

“Alex Opri is an amazing singing tutor. He has built my son’s confidence so much. We are very happy with Alex and will be happy to recommend him. Thank you so much, Alex.”

Gracy M

Music Technology · Beginner

March 2019

“I am really impressed with the start my seven-year-old has made with Alex. Alex has a great style of interaction, tailored it to my son and made learning fun. My boy looks forward to every session…”

Ruhi J

Keyboard · Beginner

January 2019 · Review excerpt

“Alex Opri is an excellent tutor. He quickly pinpointed where my son has difficulty. He has a very pleasant manner and my son enjoys his lessons. He is helping him catch up with the missed A level music syllabus…”

Emily D

Music · AS / A level

August 2018 · Review excerpt

“My daughter has just had her second lesson with Alex and she enjoyed it as much as the first one. He is kind and patient and pitches the lessons perfectly for her. She has learnt lots of new techniques…”

Tanya J

Singing

November 2017 · Review excerpt

“Alex Opri is very well versed in piano theory and technique. Being a fresh beginner, I was expecting to take a very long time to be able to master anything. All I knew was how to press the keys to make sounds…”

Imran K

Piano · Beginner

November 2017 · Review excerpt

“Alex is a very talented and patient tutor. He is knowledgeable about how to teach and makes learning enjoyable.”

Hamid K

Keyboard · Beginner

October 2017

“A very understanding and patient gentleman! He is willing to repeat things over and over again until you master them, which is amazing!”

Elizabeth E

Piano

September 2017

“Alex is immensely dedicated and very thorough when teaching my daughter vocals, piano and theory. She is gaining confidence and knowledge, and has been quickly progressing since she began tuition…”

Sarita N

Singing

September 2017 · Review excerpt

“A great tutor for any beginner pianist. Well-structured lessons. He listens to your goals and focuses on them.”

Beth S

Piano

August 2017

“Alex Opri is a real musician and an excellent mentor. He’s patient and understands my needs and wants.”

Cristian D

Piano

August 2017

“Excellent tutor. Provided a lot of information and brought positive energy to the lesson. Highly recommended.”

Nelson L

Piano

August 2017

“Really satisfied with the lesson. Alex is an excellent teacher, energetic, patient and empathetic, working with me and moving at my pace while keeping lessons interesting and challenging…”

Meeri R

Singing

August 2017 · Review excerpt

“Alex Opri is a very talented, professional and knowledgeable teacher. In my very first lesson with him he was able to address technical issues regarding my singing technique, which other teachers weren’t…”

Kat K

Singing

July 2017 · Review excerpt

“Great first lesson. Very patient. Thanks.”

David A

Piano

May 2017

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