Piano Tuition

Piano tuition is offered on a one-on-one basis to children and adults.

Katies approach to teaching the piano involves assisting her students meet their individual goals. This could be learning their favourite pop song, learning how to play chords, working on a composition, working towards a piano exam or a performance, or it could be just for the pleasure of playing music. 

A free initial interview is conducted for information sharing, for questions, and to make sure the type of lessons offered are what you are looking for. If you are happy to proceed a free trial lesson is also offered.

Most beginner piano lessons are 30 minutes in length. Longer lessons are available and encouraged as the material gets more challenging.  

Students are given the opportunity to perform at holiday workshops held at the Jannali studio and at the Annual Recital which is held at a professional venue.

Preparation for the Australian Music Examination Board (AMEB) exams is offered up to and including Grade 6. Exams are offered in the following syllabuses : Piano, Piano for Leisure, and Rockschool.

The main lesson book used is the Australian series Encore on Keys, developed by music education specialist Mark Gibson. The series is highly interactive and comes with an app to access high quality backing tracks. 

Encore on Keys offers three beginner series :

• Junior Series for 5-7 year olds
• Primary Series for 8-12 year olds
• Accent Series for 13+ year olds

Encore on Keys then offers an advanced follow on series called Achiever Series. The resources support learning up to Grade 4 Piano level. For more information on the Encore on Keys series please visit encoremusiceducation.com.au

All lessons are supplemented with extra materials including Samantha Coates Rote Repertoire Series and  Piano Teaching Success. These resources offer students the opportunity to further develop their skills in many areas including in sight reading, composition and creativity.

• 30 minute lesson - $40.00
• 45 minute lesson - $60.00
• 60 minute lesson - $80.00

Lessons are currently offered on Thursday afternoon/evenings at Peakhurst 4pm-8pm and Saturdays in the day 8am-4pm at Jannali.

At both locations lessons are offered in a music studio. 

Please contact info@musicwithkatie.com.au or 0425 284 107 to enroll. All enquiries welcome.