Frequently asked questions.

  • 45 minute lessons cost $540 for a 9 week term. 60 Minute lessons cost $720 for a 9 week term. This works out to a rate of $80 per hour ($60 per 45 min). Lesson costs also include an annual materials fee ($54 per year for 45 minute lessons, $72 per year for 60 minute lessons).

  • Lessons are booked for the term in advance and must be paid for in advance. Weekly, fortnightly or monthly payment plans can be made but payment for all lessons must be made in advance.

  • Provided reasonable notice is given, one lesson per term can be caught up in week 10 at the regular lesson time. If you miss more than one lesson, reasonable attempts will be made to find additional suitable make up times but these are not guaranteed.

  • I have a Bachelor of Music in Instrumental (Piano) and Vocal teaching, as well as Licentiate Diplomas in Piano and Vocal Teaching. This meant that I studied teaching specifically, and had to develop a range of resources and teaching materials covering students from beginner all the way through to Diploma level.

    I am also accredited by the Music Teachers’ Association of New South Wales, and am in the process of completing a PhD in music education.

  • Yes. I have a current WWCC which I provide to all new students/parents to verify. You can also find it on my about page. I keep up to date Public Liability, Professional Indemnity and Instrument/Equipment insurance as well.

  • Lessons are held in my home, in a separate and specific teaching room.

  • You’ll need a piano (acoustic or digital) or a good quality keyboard fairly early on in starting lessons. You can read more about what I recommend on the blog.

  • I have taught pre-school piano all the way through to retirees. For one-on-one piano lessons, I recommend starting some time between kindergarten and year 2. Keep in mind that a piano lesson for a younger child (3-6 years old) will look quite different to a piano lesson for an older child, and will involve lots of general music learning, games and ‘off-bench’ activities.

  • I will teach students in one on one singing lessons as soon as they start kindergarten, so five years old. Students who are in pre-school can do group music lessons which are also very singing-based. Keep in mind that a singing lesson for a five year old will look quite different to a singing lesson for a fifteen year old.