Teaching Music and Alexander technique
Since 1994 I have had the immense pleasure of teaching guitar, music fundamentals, group guitar sessions, music theory, songwriting and composition to both adults and children from many backgrounds, cultures and musical interests.
Music teaching is a process that I approach with as much commitment, fun and engagement as music itself brings into my life. My music learning is a continuous journey and teaching is a necessary part of my musical development. My formal training is in music (BA Music, Berklee College) and teaching (MA Education, Melbourne University). I have a wide ranging interest and curiosity for various styles from jazz, classical to popular and contemporary.
As a certified teacher of Alexander Technique (Diploma of Alexander Technique), I combine guitar and Alexander technique to collaborate on building and strengthening postural, practical and creative pathways with each learner and their goals.
I am committed to teaching as an art and have the pleasure to work as a primary and high school music and general studies teacher.
Music education through the guitar
Ignite your creativity as you learn to play guitar and write songs that reset your inner game and give you the ability to take small and steady steps towards your creative goals!
I have instilled the value of being patient and supportive in my daily work as a musician and teacher and believe that learning together is strengthened through simple goal-setting and staying focused on taking steady steps towards reaching them, regardless of a busy schedule and current skill levels.
I am humbled by the differences and unique attributes that live within every learner. This is why I am committed to working with you towards evolving your skills so that each learning experience is nurtured to the best of its potential; to allow you to become your own teacher.
thanks so much -- march also means our friend will be back from france and she would love to attend -- as soon as you give me the date, i shall let cole's grandparents etc know -- as i write this it is 7:10 and though we are to leave to catch the school bus in 5 min, cole is practicing!!!!!!! he really does love your classes -- thanks for being firm and kind with him.anne K.
Guitar lessons for younger learners & adults
Learning to play a musical instrument is a process. When music learning is taken up by young people, it is important that their learning process is nurtured by an involved caregiver/parent. Learning to practice and to instigate the commitment necessary to study and enjoy the pleasures of learning.
For adult learners, the discipline and commitment required, asks for the same nurturing attitude. This is why in lessons, I focus on making sure the learner is fully equiped with the understanding and materials necessary to evolve and thrive with their music learning from sessions to session.
Combined with learning to express musical aspirations through songwriting and composition, guitar my lessons are offered as a means for engaging with the journey that music learning and playing offer.
Arranging, composition & collaborations
These recordings present a sample of my work as it has taken place alongside raising my two children and travelling from place to place. There are other recordings from work for solo and ensemble settings, as well as music for theatre and short film on my soundcould page.
Get in touch to find out more about lessons for adults and children
Small group and private lessons are offered in Fitzroy north
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