Home practise can be quite a challenge, which I know of first hand with my own children taking music lessons on other instruments! I am constantly looking at ways to make it easier for everyone to make sure it (a) happens and (b) is effective, as the main reason for…
A couple of my students have now successfully completed exams using the Rockschool Piano syllabus. It’s a fabulous contemporary option that the students who have worked with it have really enjoyed. The AMEB are putting on a Rockschool showcase at the end of the month, and one of my students…
A huge congratulations to Joya for earning a Distinction in her Grade 7 Electronic Organ Performance Exam through the Australian Guild of Music Education!
A hearty congratulations goes out to Melvina, for passing her Grade 1 Piano for Leisure exam with Credit, right after the school holidays!
It’s not often that I have openings for new students, but after receiving some enquiries from potential students I have reorganised my schedule to open up a handful of new lesson slots. (Edit: 1 has already been taken!) The current days and times available are: Monday 3:45pm Thursday 5:15pm –…
This week I have started using a new app called “Tonara”, which helps to motivate students to practise at home. I set them assignments, with how many times a week and how long each day to aim for. When students use the app, they select which assignment they are going…
I am so incredibly proud of Kevin! Prior to 2017, he had not studied theory of music. In 2017 both he and his sister Joya completed AMEB Theory Grades 1, 2 and 3 with High Distinction, which was all the more admirable as English is their second language, and it…
A big Congratulations to Melvina, who was awarded Honours in her first (Preliminary) Piano for Leisure practical exam!
I was very pleasantly surprised to have received the following via email: It’s always nice to be appreciated! I was asked to submit more information about my teaching as part of the judging process. Many thanks to the families that answered my request for a reference to be able to…
At long last the requirements to earn and redeem points have now been set, and the Music Prize Shop will begin operation next week when Term 3 starts! All those who have already made it onto the the Rhythm Swing Hall of Fame and have completed full books in Piano…
