Piano Lessons on the Sunshine Coast
I offer thoughtful and creative piano lessons from my studio on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. I have a Yamaha U1 upright, space to play around and everything needed for comprehensive piano lessons.
About Me
I've been teaching piano for over 16 years. From music schools in Brisbane and Melbourne, to Coburg North in Melbourne where I ran a successful music studio with my husband for 8 years, to a little forest studio in Cygnet, and now have relocated again to the Sunshine Coast, where we plan to stay!
I've been playing since before I can remember, studied Jazz Piano at the Conservatorium in Brisbane, and spent time playing in bands (jazz/reggae/big band). While I enjoy composing and performing, my true passion lies in teaching.
Apart from teaching I enjoy singing with friends, music with my husband (also a musician), reading, baking experiments and playing with my two children.
My Teaching Style
I love to teach all styles and levels, from around 4 years of age (although I think the perfect age to start lessons for most kids is 5-7). I try to include theory, composition, improvisation, aural skills and technique in all of my lessons, mostly through playing! :)
For younger learners I also include a lot of games and 'off the bench' activities. For older children/teenagers I often transcribe the songs they are into, and provide level-targeted arrangements so students learn the music they love straight away.
For my more mature students, I follow your lead. Perhaps as an adult learner you want a holistic approach as well, or perhaps just want to focus on something in particular such as composition or improvisation. I encourage all aspects of piano but understand that goals may vary. It's your journey - I'm here to help you get to where you want to be. And it may sound cheesy but it's never too late to start!!
Although I enjoy teaching many styles, my absolute passion is teaching people to improvise or jam, which I believe anyone can do at any level (we often make up a song together on the spot in the very first lesson!) It's such a cool skill to be able to jam with other music makers any time, and I love helping people see how easy that can be!
If you want to take exams, I teach ANZCA/AMEB and have 100% pass rate.
If you're keen to perform, I hold two recitals per year, usually in Autumn and Spring. If not, there's no pressure to participate.
I also love to accompany other instruments, so if you're looking for an accompanist or just someone to jam with for fun, please get in touch!
Qualifications
- QMTA Professional Member (Queensland Music Teacher's Association)
- Current Queensland Blue Card - for working with children
- BMus in Jazz Piano, Queensland Conservatorium
- Music Mentor Training at Independent Music Academy, Brisbane
Lessons Online or In Person
I teach from my piano studio, which is also set up for teaching online via Forte.
Lesson fees are based on the current QMTA (Queensland Music Teachers Association) QMTA Tuition Fees. The 2025 rate is $42.50 per half hour lesson, charged per term. Terms are ten weeks, and roughly follow the Queensland school term dates.
Casual lessons are available for $50 per half hour (no upfront payments, no fixed lesson time)
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- At your house
- I can travel locally to teach lessons in your home, provided you have a suitable instrument (travel fees apply). I can also travel locally to teach group lessons (eg. a group of homeschoolers)
- At Our Studio
- I provide lessons from my piano studio on the Sunshine Coast. My studio features a Yamaha U1 upright piano and plenty of space for off-the-bench games and activities.
- Online
- My studio is set up to teach lessons online via Forte, which has brilliant sound quality for music. This can be a permanent arrangement, or you can choose to mix in-person and online lessons as needed.
Get in touch
Please get in touch with any questions or enquiries. I'd love to hear from you!
- Address
Lagoda Drive
Mount Coolum, QLD 4573
- Phone number
- 0466 281 041
- info@allegramusic.com.au
Ready to get started?Contact us today to book a free trial lesson.