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 AGMS, AMEB, Con Brio, and Rockschool Piano exams and performances learn on a baby grand.

Meet the teacher

Simone Collins has over 40 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, Con Brio 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 music arranged by Simone Collins for beginners through to advanced players.

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 a WAAPA student and an experienced performer, as the drummer of Perth rock band The Ruby Keys.

Distinction for Jenna

Congratulations to Jenna for an outstanding result in her first piano exam: 98%!

Congratulations Neerav

Congratulations to Neerav on a great result for his first piano exam, jumping straight to Grade 1 rather than sitting Preliminary first.

Well Done Will

Congratulations to Will for another great exam result, a few months after the previous practical exam!

Coloured Music!

I’ve used MuseScore for years to notate music scores, but I’ve recently discovered that with the paid version of flat.io I can colour the note heads to create lovely colourful scores for young beginners. I sometimes ask students to colour the notes, a practise in identifying them as well as…

Honours for Aryn

Congratulations to Aryn Min for achieving a Pass with Honours in her AMEB Grade 2 Theory Exam!

Congratulations Will & Elizabeth E!

We’ve had a fabulous start to the new year, with two students sitting their first AMEB Piano (classical) comprehensive exams ever at the end of the first term – with fabulous results! Congratulations to William for receiving an A+ (High Distinction) for his Preliminary Piano Exam, and Elizabeth for receiving…

Award for Excellence 2021

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…