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Since October 2026
Instructor since October 2026
Piano Lessons for Beginners | Fun, Personalised Lessons with an Experienced Pianist 🎹
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Hi! I’m a passionate piano player with 8 years of experience playing piano, and I offer friendly, supportive lessons for beginners who want to learn piano or develop their musical skills.

My goal is to make learning piano enjoyable, rewarding and suited to each student’s individual pace and goals. Whether you’re picking up the piano for the first time or looking to improve your existing skills, I’ll help you build confidence and develop a strong musical foundation.

What we’ll work on:

• 🎼 Learning notes, rhythm and basic music theory
• 🎹 Developing proper technique and coordination
• 🎵 Learning songs you enjoy
• 📖 Reading sheet music
• 🌟 Building confidence and practising independently

My teaching approach

I believe learning music should be fun, encouraging and personalised. I’ll adapt lessons to your experience, interests and learning pace, helping you progress step by step in a relaxed environment.

I’m happy to teach beginners and help students discover the enjoyment of playing music.

If you’re interested in learning piano, feel free to get in touch. I’d love to help you get started on your musical journey!
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  • North Shore Piano Academy, Hillview Street, Hornsby Heights NSW, Australia
About Me
Im a young passionate piano and cello player with 8 years experience in both. I’m very outgoing and love meeting new people especially young children looking to learn new hobbies such as music!
I’m very patient and enthusiastic when it comes to teaching while staying professional and making the lessons fun with a relaxed manner.
Education
I have achieved Grade 8 in both piano and cello, with 8 years of piano experience\. My musical background has developed my performance skills, music theory knowledge, technique and sheet music reading
Experience / Qualifications
Grade 8 pianist and cellist with 8 years of piano experience, strong technique, music theory and performance skills too.
Age
Infants (0-3 years old)
Preschool children (4-6 years old)
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Duration
60 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -04:00)
New York
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🎻 Learn Cello with Friendly, Personalised Lessons!

Hi! I’m a Grade 8 cellist and pianist with a strong musical background. I offer supportive cello lessons for beginners who want to learn an instrument, develop their skills and enjoy making music.

My goal is to make learning cello enjoyable and rewarding while helping each student progress at their own pace.

What you’ll learn:

* 🎻 Proper cello posture, bow technique and instrument handling
* 🎼 Reading sheet music and understanding music theory
* 🎵 Developing intonation, rhythm and sound quality
* 🎶 Learning songs and pieces suited to your level
* 🌟 Building confidence and effective practice habits

My teaching approach

I believe music lessons should be encouraging, engaging and tailored to each student’s goals. Whether you’re completely new to cello or looking to strengthen your foundations, I’ll help you build your skills step by step in a relaxed learning environment.

I’m happy to work with beginners of different ages and help them develop a genuine enjoyment of music.

If you’re interested in learning cello, feel free to get in touch. I’d love to help you begin your musical journey!
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ABOUT ME
I have a passion for music and am approachable, enthusiastic, motivated, creative, friendly, patient, reliable, personable, dedicated, punctual, have excellent communication skills, and show professionalism and structure in lesson planning while still being flexible of the students’ goals.
I am passionate about helping my students realise their fullest potential.
I am a natural communicator and can give clear explanations and instructions.
I am also a good problem solver, and I work well both independently and in teams.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
I have ten years’ experience of teaching up to 50 students per week.
I have enjoyed teaching students of varying ages, abilities, and personality types, and have taught for leisure as well as prepared students for AMEB examinations, concerts, eisteddfods, and HSC examinations.
Through my teaching experience I have gained the ability to relate well to young and adult students, parents, and other staff members.
Piano Teacher at Steps 2 Stardom Performing Arts Academy (2002 – 2005).
Piano Teacher (self-employed from home, and mobile) (2000 – Present).

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, ATTRIBUTES:
Over 20 years’ experience in piano.
Calm demeanour and able to work under pressure, obtained through preparing piano students for examinations and concerts.
Attention to detail, obtained through my tertiary and piano studies.
Team player, effective communication, and assertiveness, achieved through teaching up to 50 students per week and providing regular feedback to students and their parents.
Ability to remain trustworthy, tactful, and diplomatic, keeping all students’ information and progress confidential.
Non-judgmental, patient, and accepting of each student’s personality type and potential.
Ability to help each student realise their fullest potential.
Well organised – able to provide unique lesson plans for each student tailored to their needs; able to keep accurate, clear records on each student’s progress, and able to produce regular reports for parents of piano students if required.
Ability to engage with and teach students of a variety of ages, levels, capabilities, and personality types.
Ability to keep students motivated.
Reliable.
Professional yet approachable - able to provide tuition in a nurturing environment where all students are comfortable asking questions or raising concerns.
Willing to learn and undertake training to adhere to any preferred style of teaching.
Able to work independently.
Passionate about teaching and enjoy working with both adults and children.

EDUCATION
1999 - Associate Diploma of Music Performance – Australian Music Examinations Board.
1999 – 2001 - Bachelor of Music Studies – Conservatorium of Music, University of Sydney, (studied under concert pianist Nikolai Evrov, and concert pianist and 2000 Classical Aria Award Winner Gerard Willems).
2000 – Music Teacher’s Association of NSW Accreditation Certificate (accredited to teach piano, theory, and musicianship).
2001 – Accepted into a postgraduate music therapy course – University of Technology.

OTHER MUSIC EXPERIENCE
1993 – 1998 – Took piano tutoring with concert pianist Marilyn Meier
1998 – Took piano tutoring with Maria Cartwright
1994 – 1995 – Took voice lessons – Chevalier College
1994 – 1996 – Choir member – Chevalier College
1995 - 1996 – Pianist – Chevalier College Orchestra
1996 – Took 3 Unit Music in Year 11
1998 - Pianist – Australian National Youth Orchestra (performed at numerous locations including the Parramatta Riverside Theatre, Sydney Town Hall, Great Hall at Sydney University, and the Sydney Cricket Ground)
1990 – 2005 – Performed as soloist at many concerts, participated in the Macarthur and Wollongong Eisteddfods and won many prizes, and accompanied for auditions and exams
2002 – Took voice lessons – Joan Shute
2004 – 2005 – Took piano lessons with Phillida Green
2012 – Choir member – St Mary’s Singers (choir of St Mary’s Cathedral)
2020 – Present – Choir member – St Stephen’s Uniting Church
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Flis
ABOUT ME
I have a passion for music and am approachable, enthusiastic, motivated, creative, friendly, patient, reliable, personable, dedicated, punctual, have excellent communication skills, and show professionalism and structure in lesson planning while still being flexible of the students’ goals.
I am passionate about helping my students realise their fullest potential.
I am a natural communicator and can give clear explanations and instructions.
I am also a good problem solver, and I work well both independently and in teams.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
I have ten years’ experience of teaching up to 50 students per week.
I have enjoyed teaching students of varying ages, abilities, and personality types, and have taught for leisure as well as prepared students for AMEB examinations, concerts, eisteddfods, and HSC examinations.
Through my teaching experience I have gained the ability to relate well to young and adult students, parents, and other staff members.
Piano Teacher at Steps 2 Stardom Performing Arts Academy (2002 – 2005).
Piano Teacher (self-employed from home, and mobile) (2000 – Present).

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, ATTRIBUTES:
Over 20 years’ experience in piano.
Calm demeanour and able to work under pressure, obtained through preparing piano students for examinations and concerts.
Attention to detail, obtained through my tertiary and piano studies.
Team player, effective communication, and assertiveness, achieved through teaching up to 50 students per week and providing regular feedback to students and their parents.
Ability to remain trustworthy, tactful, and diplomatic, keeping all students’ information and progress confidential.
Non-judgmental, patient, and accepting of each student’s personality type and potential.
Ability to help each student realise their fullest potential.
Well organised – able to provide unique lesson plans for each student tailored to their needs; able to keep accurate, clear records on each student’s progress, and able to produce regular reports for parents of piano students if required.
Ability to engage with and teach students of a variety of ages, levels, capabilities, and personality types.
Ability to keep students motivated.
Reliable.
Professional yet approachable - able to provide tuition in a nurturing environment where all students are comfortable asking questions or raising concerns.
Willing to learn and undertake training to adhere to any preferred style of teaching.
Able to work independently.
Passionate about teaching and enjoy working with both adults and children.

EDUCATION
1999 - Associate Diploma of Music Performance – Australian Music Examinations Board.
1999 – 2001 - Bachelor of Music Studies – Conservatorium of Music, University of Sydney, (studied under concert pianist Nikolai Evrov, and concert pianist and 2000 Classical Aria Award Winner Gerard Willems).
2000 – Music Teacher’s Association of NSW Accreditation Certificate (accredited to teach piano, theory, and musicianship).
2001 – Accepted into a postgraduate music therapy course – University of Technology.

OTHER MUSIC EXPERIENCE
1993 – 1998 – Took piano tutoring with concert pianist Marilyn Meier
1998 – Took piano tutoring with Maria Cartwright
1994 – 1995 – Took voice lessons – Chevalier College
1994 – 1996 – Choir member – Chevalier College
1995 - 1996 – Pianist – Chevalier College Orchestra
1996 – Took 3 Unit Music in Year 11
1998 - Pianist – Australian National Youth Orchestra (performed at numerous locations including the Parramatta Riverside Theatre, Sydney Town Hall, Great Hall at Sydney University, and the Sydney Cricket Ground)
1990 – 2005 – Performed as soloist at many concerts, participated in the Macarthur and Wollongong Eisteddfods and won many prizes, and accompanied for auditions and exams
2002 – Took voice lessons – Joan Shute
2004 – 2005 – Took piano lessons with Phillida Green
2012 – Choir member – St Mary’s Singers (choir of St Mary’s Cathedral)
2020 – Present – Choir member – St Stephen’s Uniting Church
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