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"Let's start at the very beginning - a very good place to start."

- The Sound of Music

"Discerning subtleties in pitch and timing can also help children or adults in learning a new language."

- Scientific American

"Where words fail, music speaks."

- Hans Christian Andersen

"Progress is made by working alone."

- Felix Mendelssohn

"A genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

- Johann Sebastian Bach
Every Lesson Covers

What You'll Learn

Each lesson is thoughtfully structured to build technique, musicianship, and confidence - whether you're four years old or sixty-four.

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    Correct posture and hand position - the very foundation of playing any musical instrument well.
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    Reading music - learning every aspect of the written language of music.
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    Listening skills - timing, rhythm, and learning to pick up a tune, which helps with playing by ear.
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    Correct pitch - training the ear to hear and reproduce accurate notes.
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    Sight-reading - the ability to read and play any piece of music confidently at first glance.
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    Music theory - not just how to play, but how music works, leading to composition.
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    Individual preferences - encouragement to explore the styles and genres you love.
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    Exam preparation - optional pathways for sitting formal music examinations.
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    Enjoying practice - practical tips to make home practice a pleasure, not a chore.
  • 10
    Performance opportunities - concerts and competitions to celebrate your progress.
Woman playing piano during a music lesson
Instruments

What You Can Learn

  • Piano
  • Keyboard
  • Electronic Organ
  • Music Theory
Examinations

Exam Syllabuses Available

Exam preparation is optional - lessons are available purely for pleasure too. For those who choose to sit exams, Sue prepares students for all major syllabuses.

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Trinity College London

TCL

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Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music

ABRSM

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Individual Choice

Your Path

Practical Details

Lesson Times & Format

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Lesson Times

Weekdays 2:00pm – 7:00pm and Sundays. Enrolments accepted throughout the year.

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Online Lessons Available

Can't make it in person? Lessons are available online via Zoom or FaceTime.

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Parents Welcome

Parents are welcome to stay during their child's lesson and may video instructions to help with practice at home.

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Location

6A Oliver Road, Eastern Beach, Auckland 2012. Close to Howick, Highland Park, Pakuranga, and Botany.

Piano keys close up

My speciality is young beginners - children who are just discovering the magic of music. But students of all ages and levels are warmly welcome.

- Sue

Ready to Start?

Get in touch to discuss the right lesson programme for you or your child.