I have over 35 years' experience in providing motivating piano lessons, in a friendly, nurturing atmosphere, proudly assisting students in reaching their potential and achieving impressive exam results.
I welcome students from the age of 5 through to adults, beginners and more experienced as well as those returning after a break. Piano lessons may be taken at the studio, or I can arrange to come to your home during school hours. During any Covid-19 restrictions lessons will be available online via Zoom.

Fees for 2022

30-minute lesson*
$40
45-minute lesson*
$60
60-minute lesson*
$80
*Fees are payable in advance by the term in cash or by direct deposit - no cheques.

I suggest a minimum of 45 minutes per lesson so that the various elements important to a well-rounded and pedagogically sound musical education can be adequately covered. Children under 7 years learn much better with 30 minute lessons taken twice a week, and an involved parent to help them practise between lessons.

Adults at any level will require a minimum of 45 minutes per lesson.
I have found many adults who do not wish to follow a school term, and therefore I will teach them over 2 semesters of 22 weeks each per year, with a 2 week break in the middle of the year that coincides with the school term (see below). This way an adult has 44 lessons per year instead of 40.

Term dates for 2022

​Term 1
Tuesday 1st February - Saturday 9th April
10 weeks
Holiday break
Sunday 10th April - Monday 25th April
2 weeks
Term 2
Tuesday 26th April - Saturday 2nd July
10 weeks
Holiday break
Sunday 3rd July - Monday 18th July
2 weeks
Term 3
Tuesday 19th July - Saturday 24th September
10 weeks
​Holiday break
Sunday 25th September - Monday 10th October
2 weeks
​Term 4
Tuesday 11th October - Saturday 17th December
10 weeks
Holiday break
Sunday 18th December - Monday 30th January
6 weeks
If you cannot attend your scheduled lessons due to holidays, school or otherwise, you are welcome to organise with me to reschedule them as catch-up lessons during the current term, provided reasonable notice is given and that there is a timeslot available.

Studio Policy

Please read the Studio Policy before starting classes with me. You will be required to agree to it.​

Enrolment Form

Once we have arranged a lesson schedule, please complete this form and bring to your first lesson.​

What is covered in lessons

While learning to play the piano, your tuition will also include aural training, sight reading, theory, musicianship. The style of music you will learn includes classical, pop, rock, jazz, folk, blues, country, duets, trios, broadway and contemporary.

While sitting for exams is not compulsory, it is an optional pathway once the basics have been learnt.  I will facilitate Trinity, ABRSM or AMEB, the latter being recognised for School Certificates at the higher grades. 

GROUP THEORY CLASSES are held on one afternoon each month for one hour.  

Studio opening hours

Tuesday to Friday
2.30PM - 7.00PM
Saturday
​2.00PM - 5.00PM
​Sunday to Monday
​Closed
Lessons may be booked at other times by appointment.

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