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Joseph

5 (1 review)

Rate $94
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Number of students Joseph has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
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Number of students Joseph has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

5 (1 review)

$94/h

1^st lesson free

Piano

Professional concert pianist and experienced teacher offering classical piano and theory lessons in Oxford

Piano

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About Joseph

Praised for his sensitive and nuanced playing, Joseph Crane is a pianist, composer and teacher currently based in Oxford, UK. He received a scholarship to study piano under Philip Fowke and Penelope Roskell as well as composition under Deirdre Gribbin at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, graduating with a first-class Bachelor's Degree with Honours in 2019. Joseph has played in several venues including Cadogan Hall, New College (Oxford), the Denis Arnold Hall (Oxford), 49 Queen’s Gate Terrace (South Kensington) for the Vernon Ellis Foundation, St. Alfege Church, the Old Royal Naval College and venues in and around Nice (France). One of his passions in repertoire lies with modern and contemporary music. Joseph has worked with Robert Saxton, commissioned works by composer Caitlin Harrison, and has frequently played and recorded new works by young composers for auditions to the national colleges of music and composition competitions. Despite this preference, Joseph also feels at home when performing staple repertoire such as Beethoven, Bach and Rachmaninoff. Some past engagements include participating in the Oxford Chamber Music Festival with violinist Marie Schreer, an all-improvisation recital in Oxford and the New Lights Contemporary Piano Festival. As a composer, Joseph has frequently played his own works. 2019 saw the premiere of his piece A Sense of Living and he premiered his piece Litany in a solo piano recital in Sherborne (Dorset) in 2017. In the same year, Joseph was commissioned to write a clarinet quartet for students of Trinity Laban. Joseph was granted the Michael James bursary in 2011 for compositions performed in the Wimborne Minster (Dorset). As well as studying under Deirdre Gribbin, Joseph also received composition tuition from film-score orchestrator John Ashton Thomas, Sam Hayden and jazz trumpeter Laura Jurd. Away from professional life, Joseph enjoys aviation, reading, painting, arts and crafts, walking, learning languages, visiting art galleries and cooking.

About the lesson

Joseph teaches piano in a highly individualised and holistic way, working at each student’s own pace to cultivate refined musical and technical understanding. His approach rests on the belief that technique arises from genuine musical intention, depth of listening, and clear physical awareness at the instrument. Lessons encourage curiosity, thoughtful practice, and the development of a personal artistic voice.

Alongside foundational pianistic principles, students often explore musical communication, stylistic awareness, and the wider architecture of a score. Joseph draws on extensive performing and teaching experience, alongside studies in approaches such as the Alexander Technique and Taubman principles, helping students develop resilient, efficient, and expressive physical coordination at the piano.

While methodical, lessons are welcoming, relaxed, and centred around the needs and goals of the individual. Joseph has over ten years’ teaching experience, working at the University of Oxford, schools, and within his own studio of dedicated adult learners and younger musicians.

Areas covered include

• Musical communication, tone quality & expressive playing

• Functional and healthy pianistic movement

• Technical foundations (rotation, arm support, alignment, coordination)

• Stylistic understanding & repertoire development

• Artistic interpretation and sound imagination

• Practice strategies & mindful learning habits

• Performance preparation & stage comfort

• Theory, analysis & aural skills

• Support with GCSE / A-Level / university preparation (where relevant)

Who thrives in Lessons with Joseph?

• Adult learners seeking a thoughtful, mindful, and artistic approach

• Pianists returning to the instrument and wishing to rebuild good technique

• Serious students preparing for recitals, graded exams, or university/conservatoire study

• Musicians interested in injury-preventive playing, coordination, and ease at the instrument

• Composers and creative musicians wanting deeper pianistic understanding

• Highly motivated younger students with strong musical curiosity

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Caitlin

I have worked with Joseph on many occasions and he has proven to be a versatile, reliable and personable performer. His sensitive , musical playing is always a joy to work with. I would very much recommend Joseph as a teacher and collaborator.
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Caitlin
I have worked with Joseph on many occasions and he has proven to be a versatile, reliable and personable performer. His sensitive , musical playing is always a joy to work with. I would very much recommend Joseph as a teacher and collaborator.
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5 h: $470
10 h: $940

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This first lesson offered with Joseph will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.

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$94/h

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online

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Other tutors in Piano

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Mariam

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Siena

Stephanie

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Maryam

Sina

Alina

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