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, and AGMS. With a speciality in modern / contemporary music, Simone is one of the most experienced teachers in Perth for successfully putting students through Rockschool Piano & Keys 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

Introducing rock drum lessons with Ariana

Our Canning Vale home studio has expanded to include rock drum lessons for beginners. Ariana Carot Collins is an experienced performer, as the drummer of Perth rock band The Ruby Keys.

Rockschool Workshop

I’ve had a number of piano teachers express interest in a Rockschool workshop, so I offered a workshop through the WA Music Teachers’ Association on 27th March 2021.

The Office Piano Arrangement

My latest piano arrangement was requested by one of my students, Holly. It is the Theme of the U.S. series of “The Office”, arranged to early intermediate level. Listen to it here: You can find the score of The Office Theme – Intermediate Piano on Sheet Music Press.

COVID requirements 6th – 13th Feb 2021

Here are the current restrictions in relation to face-to-face private music studio teaching for the week ahead, which I clarified with the COVID hotline today: Teachers can remove their mask while teaching if needed Primary school age students are exempt from wearing a mask Older students should wear a mask…

Black Catcher Piano Arrangement

The newest arrangement for piano that I have published on Sheet Music Press is “Black Catcher“, the 10th opening theme for the Anime series “Black Clover”. This was a request by my daughter Ariana. It has been arranged to an intermediate level so that she can play it – so…

I’m now a Published Arranger!

I’ve always had a passion for arranging music, but I put it on the back burner for many, many years. Five days ago my daughter wanted to be able to play a song she loves from her favourite game: Waltzing in the Rain. we couldn’t readily find a good piano…

Retiring Better Practice App

While I started all my students in Better Practice App in 2019, all students except those doing Rockschool Exams progressively stopped using it. Now that there are other alternatives that help make practising easier that don’t double up my work, I will be cancelling my Better Practice App subscription and…

Rockschool Distinctions

Fabulous results were received today from the August Rockschool exams! I’m so proud of Sarah, Connor and Mufaro – all 3 Passed with Distinction, and for two of them it was their first face-to-face exam experience!

WAMTA Accreditation

I’m proud to be a West Australian Music Teachers Association (WAMTA) Accredited teacher. To be recognised as such, I’ve had to prove that I have the requisite qualifications for my instruments, a track record of successful teaching, and an ongoing commitment to professional development.

Kai Joins the Hall of Fame

One of the apps I use with students is Rhythm Swing, which helps students learn to follow rhythms precisely. They must both tap the rhythm precisely on the beat and hold the notes for the correct (exact!) length. It takes beginners a while to be able to confidently do both…

Grade 8 High Distinction

A massive Congratulations goes out to Joya for an incredible result in her recent Grade Electronic Organ Performance exam through the Australian Guild of Music Education. Joya scored 98% (High Distinction)!