Upper Hutt
Piano Lessons | Aural Lessons, Ensemble Coaching, Theory Lessons, Composition Lessons, NCEA Music Tutoring, Online Lessons
Bio
Friendly, encouraging, and professional individual piano and theory tuition for children and adults. Whether you’re into classical, pop/rock, or chords—why not learn all three!
Using a mix of modern and traditional teaching methods, I employ various resources to make learning enjoyable and being a musician interesting. This includes games, recordings, composing, piece challenges, and more. You can choose to play for enjoyment or study for qualifications in classical, pop, rock, and/or theory. Lessons are available both in person and online.
Throughout the year, students have opportunities to participate in or attend various events. These include a prerecorded virtual performance, an annual in-person performance, adult piano group evenings, or community engagements such as playing for the elderly.
I am actively involved in the Upper Hutt music community, rehearsing and performing regularly. I also prioritise my own professional development by taking lessons and attending workshops and events.
Teaching Info
A major focus of my teaching is to help students develop the skills to read and understand the music they play. I provide tools and tips to read music, build confidence to explore new pieces, play with others, and enjoy the learning process.
Each lesson is uniquely prepared to suit the student’s learning style and to set specific learning goals.
I also like to incorporate composition, occasional improvisation, piano duets, and piano trios (six hands, one piano) throughout the year. These activities encourage collaboration, listening skills, and creativity.
With extensive experience in online teaching, I am passionate about this mode of learning! There’s no need to be local to benefit from online lessons.
For younger students, I run studio practice incentives, and they enjoy competing with themselves and each other in theory games, both board games and online.
For those interested in playing or theory exams, these options are available, along with IRMT events they can participate in.
Just wanted to say a massive thank you for being my piano teacher and helping me learn an instrument which was and still is a huge accomplishment for me! I’ve thoroughly enjoyed our lessons and learning to play a number of songs. Thanks for always being kind and patient.
