CASTLE HILL - BAULKHAM HILLS - WINSTON HILLS - NORTHMEAD - KELLYVILLE - BOX HILL - ROUSE HILL - CHERRYBROOK - DURAL - KENTHURST - WEST PENNANT HILLS - BELLA VISTA - RIVERSTONE - SCHOFIELDS - PIANO, GUITAR, DRUM, VOCAL, VIOLIN LESSONS
CLASSICAL PIANO LESSONS
TOPICS COVERED
- Hand and Finger Technique
- Note Reading & Sight Reading
- Aural (Ear Training)
- Rhythm, Pitch
- Harmony
- Music Theory
- Playing with a Clear Tone and Good Sound
- Playing with Accuracy
- Playing with Musical Sensitivity
- Performance Etiquette (Mid-Year and End-of-Year Recitals)
TRADITIONAL STREAM
- Students are well prepared to carry on studies through the Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB).
- Students from Melody Land Music School achieve excellent AMEB Results: High Distinction and Honors.
SUZUKI STREAM
- Balanced Approach where Students begin with reading music from the beginning.
TALENTED & GIFTED (T.A.G)
- Accelerated program
- Focus on performance technique and tone in the Russian (European) style of piano playing
PIANO FOR LEISURE
- Suitable for those wanting to learn all areas of classical piano (technique, tone, melody, rhythm) without the pressure of examinations.
- Older learners and adults who have played in the past and want to play the piano again.
EARLY CHILDHOOD PIANO LESSONS
- Tailored piano lessons for children from 3.5years of age and pre-schoolers.
- Fun and developmentally appropriate activities.
- Covering: Aural, Rhythm, Pitch and Technique
SPECIAL NEEDS PIANO LESSONS
- Tailored piano lessons for those with special needs.
- Music Therapy for students with special needs.
CONTEMPORARY PIANO & KEYBOARD
TOPICS COVERED
- Technique (Right and Left hand)
- Harmony
- Arranging (re-harmonising)
- Sound
- Rhythm (comping styles)
- Music reading (Treble clef & Bass clef) & Chart Reading (lead sheet)
- Improvisation
- Playing by Ear
- Playing in a Band
- Song-writing
- Contemporary Style: Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Funk, Gospel, R n B, Reggae
SUITED FOR
- Older students who wish to play in a band
- Those who would like to play music from mid 20th century onwards.
- Modern music and composition
piano Teachers
Melinda teaches classical piano at Melody Land Music School. She is a passionate music educator with 15 years teaching experience. Melinda is our early childhood piano specialist, special needs piano teacher and founder of the talented and gifted (T.A.G) program.
Chad teaches classical piano at Melody Land Music School on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday and Saturday. He is incredibly patient and calm. Chad gives careful attention, care, enthusiasm and fun in each lesson. Chad's strength is in theory and building up the right foundations with his students.
Jean teaches classical piano, violin, and early childhood piano lessons at Melody Land Music School on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday. She has a great passion for music, and loves sharing it with children through teaching. Her students grow to love music and learning the piano, they develop and progress well.
Nicole teaches classical piano at Melody Land Music School on Wednesdays and Thursdays. She has a great rapport with children and older learners, her gentle, patient demeanour is calming and reassuring for her students.
Diana teaches piano at Melody Land Music School on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. She is a gifted and wonderful teacher for all ages. From as young as 4yrs to older learners. Highly creative, engaging and motivating as a teacher.
Alton teaches classical piano at Melody Land Music School on Saturdays. With 18 years of piano teaching experience, he specialises in working with intermediate - advanced classical piano students, and our T.A.G (Talented & Gifted) program.
Natalie teaches classical piano at Melody Land Music School on Saturdays. Kind and patient, she engages well with young children, Teaching through imitation and play.
Sima teaches classical piano at Melody Land Music School on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Sima is wonderful with young children, she is a creative piano teacher, friendly, and bubbly.
Gajia teaches classical piano at Melody Land Music School on Thursdays and Fridays. Able to connect with children well, her friendly, warm lessons are full of energy, fun and highly engaging.
Nima teaches classical piano, music production and composition at Melody Land Music School on Thursdays and Saturdays. Passionate pianist and music producer, Nima prides himself in teaching strong fundamentals correctly and nurturing well rounded classical pianists.
Natalia is a professional conductor, concert pianist and music educator. Her decades of experience as a musician and teacher is a wonderful gift for the students in our music school.