Piano

Dominic Doutney is a pianist from London, UK. He is currently undertaking his Doctor of Musical arts at Northwestern University, as a recipient of the Eckstein scholarship. Dominic is a graduate of the Royal College of Music in London, where he was awarded the Tagore Gold Medal, given to two students annually for outstanding musical contribution to the Royal College. He performed for His Majesty King Charles III (then Prince of Wales) at the prize-giving ceremony.

​Last month, Dominic made his recital debut at the Kennedy Center, having received 1st prize and audience prize at the Washington International Competition in May. Dominic also placed first in the Professional Artist Category at the Seattle International Piano Competition in September this year. Dominic was recently named a fellow by the Luminarts Cultural Foundation, an honour bestowed on two Chicago-based classical musicians each year. Other international competition prizes include 1st prize at the 25th Mauro Paolo Monopoli International Competition in Barletta, Italy, and the Royal Over-Seas League in London; 3rd prize at the Jaén International Piano Competition and the Clamo International Competition, both in Spain; and 5th prize at the Lyon International Competition.

Dominic has made concerto appearances with orchestras round Europe, including the Leipzig Symphony Orchestra at the Leipzig Gewandhaus (Leipzig, Germany), the Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra at St John’s Smith Square (London), and the Malaga Philharmonic Orchestra (Jaén, Spain). Dominic has received full scholarships to attend some of the world’s leading summer festivals, including the Aspen Music Festival and School, the Banff Centre, and the Bowdoin International Music Festival. Dominic has made appearances on BBC Radio 3, CNBC and Portugal’s Antena 2.

Hi! I’m Dominic!

Learning a musical instrument is truly one of the most fulfilling experiences that a child can have. There are countless ways in which music aids in a child’s development, whether this be through improving problem-solving skills, developing social skills by working with others, engaging with and developing the creative side of the brain, and much, much more. Music is truly one of the most powerful, awe-inspiring and healing forces in the world. For me, it is one of life’s great joys to introduce young people to this special art form, and to help nurture a perennial love of music. The role of the teacher is critical in helping to cultivate this passion for music which is within us all, and so I do my very best to make the learning process a gratifying and rewarding experience. I aim for my lessons to be both enjoyable and challenging, constantly striving to help the child reach their full potential. I focus on having good technique and playing habits from the very first lesson, so that the student is set for a lifetime of good-quality piano playing.

However far your child goes with music, by offering them the chance to start instrumental lessons you are opening the door for them to a unique and special world, giving them the opportunity to have a whole lifetime of experiences and memories to cherish.