Music with Simone

Tuition for beginners to advanced students

Tuition for beginners to advanced students

Catering for students from ages 4 through to 70s+ with age appropriate activities, instruments and songs to cater for all interest, .

Yamaha Electone Organ tuition

For organ enthusiasts, a simple B series Yamaha as well as a top of the line Yamaha Electone HX-1 are available to play.

Exams and Performances

Students preparing for AMEB and Rockschool Piano exams and performances learn on a baby grand.

Meet the teacher

Simone Collins has over 35 years experience playing both piano and organ, is an accomplished performer, has published her own music arrangements, and has over 20 years of teaching experience.

Playing for enjoyment

Simone is happy to work with adults who would like to play for enjoyment, especially on the organ, regardless of age! Limited lesson slots are available during school hours.

Private music lessons in Canning Vale

Learn piano, organ, keyboard and theory of music with accredited music teacher Simone Collins in Canning Vale, Perth W.A.

Piano lessons are conducted as individual classes, not in groups. Each student receives personal one-on-one attention from Simone in her professional home studio in Canning Vale.

Simone also prepares students for exams, primarily through the AMEB, Rockschool, AGME and Con Brio. With a speciality in modern / contemporary music, Simone is one of the most experienced teachers in Perth for putting students through Rockschool Piano exams.

Student Portal

Terms and conditions that all new students and parents must agree to prior to commencement of lessons.

Adults who don't want to commit to a regular weekly lesson time can book lessons as needed at a mutually convenient time

Visit my YouTube Channel for piano tutorials and performance videos

Purchase lesson books, and music arranged by Simone Collins

Gift certificates can be purchased to surprise a loved one with 3, 4 or 5 piano lessons and a book

Received today; Awards for Excellence are awarded in March each year to students who have received a score of 95-100% in their theory exam the previous year. Two of my students sat Theory exams and both achieved this score, though it appears that one has been overlooked with being sent…

Handbook for New Students

I’ve finally had the time to put together a handbook for new families! While my website is comprehensive, I’ve expanded what used to be a folder of handouts into a handy 10 page desktop published booklet with key info and step-by-step guides to getting started with some key apps.

New YouTube Channel Launched

I’ve launched a new Music With Simone YouTube Channel, with the first videos “piano tutorial” style where coloured lights hit the keys so you can see which notes are being played and how long for. You can watch the first video below:

Gift Certificates available

Occasionally over the years I’ve been contacted to ask if I can provide a gift certificate for adults a number of piano lessons. I’ve been able to fulfil those requests, without offering standard packages. In the lead up to Christmas this year, I’ve finally standardised some gift certificate lesson packages…

Safe & Healthy Music Teaching

I’m very excited to be selected to take part in the pilot programme of the “Safe & Healthy Music Teaching” course being run by BodyMinded, the Sydney Alexander Technique. The first workshop will take place this weekend.

Congratulations Ariana

Congratulations to Ariana on a High Distinction (98%) in her First Grade Theory exam!

Honours for Connor

A massive congratulations to Connor for earning a Distinction in his Rockschool Piano Grade 4 exam. He impressed the owner of the music school that the exam took place at so much that he has been offered a job teaching beginners there!

Rockschool Workshop 2

I enjoyed presenting a workshop through the AMEB (WA) on the Rockschool syllabus from a teacher’s perspective on August 22nd. It’s an exciting option, which my piano students are thoroughly enjoying! It was a pleasure to share what I’ve learned over the years, and I hope more teachers consider this…

Rockschool Successes

Congratulations to Mufaro and Sarah for their successful Rockschool Piano exams in the first round for this year.

Theory High Distinction

Congratulations to Aryn for a tremendous score of 100% on her first Theory of Music exam!