Piano & Keyboard Lessons · East Auckland

Discover the Joy of Music
at Every Age

From first notes to formal exams — warm, encouraging lessons in Bucklands Beach and Eastern Beach and surrounding suburbs for children and adults of all levels.

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30+ years experience · All levels welcome · Exam preparation available

Your Teacher

Passionate About Music for Over 30 Years

I'm Sue — a piano and keyboard teacher based in Eastern Beach, East Auckland. With more than three decades of teaching experience, I work with students of all ages, from young beginners taking their very first steps to adults rediscovering the piano.

I currently teach with the New Zealand Modern School of Music and prepare students for ABRSM, Trinity College London (TCL), and NZMSM examinations. My speciality is young beginners — helping them fall in love with music from the very first lesson.

I'm also the author of Help Me Learn Music — a book for parents who want to support their children's music learning at home.

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What You'll Learn

A Complete Musical Education

Every lesson is carefully crafted to build confident, well-rounded musicians — whether your goal is pleasure, performance, or exams.

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Piano & Keyboard

Piano, keyboard, and electronic organ — correct posture, technique, and hand position from the very start.

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Music Theory

Not just how to play, but how music works — reading, writing, and the foundations that lead to composing.

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Exam Preparation

Structured preparation for ABRSM, Trinity College London (TCL), and NZMSM examinations at your own pace.

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Ear Training

Developing listening skills, timing, rhythm, and the ability to pick up a tune by ear.

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Sight-Reading

The ability to read and play any music confidently — a skill that opens every door in music.

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Performance

Opportunities for concerts and competitions to build confidence and celebrate your progress.

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My Book

Help Me Learn Music

A practical guide for parents who want to support their child's music journey at home — no musical knowledge required. Available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle.

Written from 30 years in the classroom, this book helps children aged 5–7 understand the principles of music and stay motivated — without the frustration.

Paperback on Amazon Kindle Edition

"Help Me Learn Music"

by Sue Melody Smith

★★★★★ 5 Reviews

Serving East Auckland

Piano and keyboard lessons available in Eastern Beach, Bucklands Beach, Half Moon Bay, Cockle Bay, Mellons Bay, Shelly Park, Farm Cove, Howick, Somerville, Golflands, Highland Park, Flat Bush, Dannemora, Pakuranga, Sunnyhills, East Tamaki, Botany, Beachlands, Maraetai and surrounding suburbs. Online lessons available throughout New Zealand.

Discover the Joy of Musicat Every Age