For beginners
People of all ages and skill levels from beginners to competent musicians can benefit from structured piano instruction. For children, teens and young adults, numerous studies have shown that piano lessons have a positive impact on everything from self esteem to school marks. For adults, whether they are complete beginners or studied piano as children, lessons provide a way to learn a new skill or polish up existing talents and can be a fulfilling and satisfying way to deepen appreciation for music. Beginner level for children A 30 minute weekly or bi-weekly lesson for beginning children emphasises establishing good habits and laying a solid foundation while making music engaging and enjoyable. For young children, we recommend frequent lessons, 30 minutes. Beginner level for adults Private one hour lessons for adult beginners emphasise building a solid foundation in technique and repertoire while taking into account the specific interests and needs of the student. Intermediate Are you interested in taking your skills to the next level? Intermediate private lessons can help you go beyond the basics and expand your repertoire and range while opening up new possibilities for your performance. Exam Preparation I also provide music theory lessons , either completely tailored for the individual, or specifically to prepare for examinations including AMEB, QLD and tertiary entrance. |
For experienced pianists
Do you ever feel like something is in your way, preventing you from playing the way you want to? From being really free and confident at the piano? Whether you’re relatively new to the piano or you’re a highly accomplished professional, you might feel something is missing in your playing or career. Maybe you feel tense or frustrated during practicing, or you’d like to feel more at home onstage – less anxious about performing. You might have tried new ways of using your hands or a more rigorous practice schedule. Or maybe you’ve tried just thinking more positively about performing, or psychotherapy to help you with performance anxiety. Yet in spite of all of your efforts, you might still feel somewhat tense, fearful, or unsure of how to take your playing from where it is now to where you really want it to be. If nothing you’ve tried is bringing you the kind of freedom and confidence you really want, it means that there are one or more missing ingredients in your approach to practicing or performing. And if you can find these missing ingredients, you can get past what’s in your way and begin to play the way you want to. The missing ingredient For several years, I’ve helped pianists pinpoint these missing ingredients through a unique and comprehensive approach. It combines traditional music training with training in sensory awareness, and rhythmic principles, and with new information on body posture. This combination of elements brings a deep trust in your own body and mind, so that your energy can flow freely and fearlessly in practice and performance and you can express the music that’s in your heart. My invitation If you’re ready to take your playing to a new level of confidence and expressive freedom, I invite you to learn more by scheduling your first lesson. I wish you much joy and success. |
Testimonials
A new student
Just a note to say thank you for you r generosity, but most important - for accepting me as your student. I'm deeply grateful and trust that I shall learn a great deal from you as my teacher. With much appreciation and reverence,
Christine Lea Powell
An experienced student
Thank you very much for teaching me these past four years. You have given great knowledge and wisdom to me over the years and I have become one of the greatest musicians in my school. Best wishes for the future and I hope to see you again sometime.
Sincerely,
Joshua
A new student
Just a note to say thank you for you r generosity, but most important - for accepting me as your student. I'm deeply grateful and trust that I shall learn a great deal from you as my teacher. With much appreciation and reverence,
Christine Lea Powell
An experienced student
Thank you very much for teaching me these past four years. You have given great knowledge and wisdom to me over the years and I have become one of the greatest musicians in my school. Best wishes for the future and I hope to see you again sometime.
Sincerely,
Joshua