
Personal Music and Maths Tuition in Portsmouth
Build confidence with one-to-one maths tutoring, piano and
recorder lessons in Cosham, Portsmouth, tailored to each studentโs goals.
Teach With Clarity
Margot and Dave combine patience, structure and creativity, helping learners understand clearly, practise confidently and grow at their own pace
A Local Teaching Team
Based in Cosham, North Portsmouth, Margot and Dave provide one-to-one lessons for children, teenagers and adults. Their combined approach brings together musical creativity, academic structure and patient encouragement, creating a learning environment where students feel understood, supported and ready to progress.


Expertise Across Subjects
Dave teaches maths from Year 7 to university level and also supports GCSE chemistry and A Level physics. Margot teaches piano and recorder, with recognition from Portsmouth Cathedral as a recorder specialist. Together, they offer credible, focused support for academic study, graded music exams and personal development.
Core Teaching Strengths
These strengths show how Margot and Dave support clearer understanding,
stronger confidence and meaningful progress across music and tutoring lessons.
01
Music Expertise
Specialist piano and recorder teaching builds technique, expression, confidence and enjoyment for progressing musicians locally.
02
Academic Clarity
Structured maths, chemistry and physics support helps students understand topics, revise and approach exams confidently.
03
Flexible Access
In-person and online lesson options make personalised learning easier around school, family and commitments schedules.
The LEARN Framework
Our LEARN framework keeps lessons focused, supportive and personalised, helping every student move forward with confidence and understanding.
The LEARN Framework
Our LEARN framework keeps lessons focused, supportive and personalised, helping every student
move forward with confidence and understanding.
L
Listen
Lessons start by understanding confidence, challenges and goals, so support matches each studentโs real learning needs.
E
Explain
Complex ideas become clear steps, helping students understand methods, meaning and purpose behind each task confidently.
A
Adapt
Teaching adjusts to each studentโs pace, ability and style, keeping lessons supportive, practical and realistic throughout.
R
Reinforce
Practice, encouragement and repetition strengthen key skills, improving accuracy, memory and exam or performance readiness confidently.
N
Nurture
Confidence grows in calm lessons where students ask questions, make mistakes and keep improving safely together.
Explore Lessons Together
Contact Margot and Dave to discuss music lessons or tutoring support and arrange your free first learning session today locally.
