Piano Lessons at Kerry’s Piano Studio

Training fingers, ears & eyes.

Looking for piano lessons Brisbane? Kerry is a highly experienced piano teacher, teaching piano to students of all ages and skill levels at Kerry’s Piano Studio located in The Gap Brisbane.

Kerry has been teaching piano for over 35 years. She enjoys working with both adults and children and combines aspects of her classical and jazz training in her piano teaching style. Her calm, supportive teaching method combined with an extensive musical knowledge provides a base from which she individually tailors lessons to suit each student. This flexible approach has made her a sought-after teacher who is highly recommended by students.

Kerry is highly qualified having achieved the following music and teaching qualifications:

• Bachelor of Music
• Graduate Diploma of Education
• Associate Diploma in Music, Australia (AMusA)
• Professional Member of The Music Teachers’ Association of Queensland
• Blue Card Holder

As students learn piano with Kerry, they learn to read music and develop a reliable technique but are also encouraged to play by ear and to improvise. Students wishing to sit for AMEB Qld exams are encouraged to to so.

With younger children  (4 years old plus) Kerry uses a Kodaly-based method with lots of singing, rhythm games and aural training. Zoltan Kodaly (1882 – 1967) was a Hungarian composer and educator who believed that everyone has musical aptitude and that music develops a person on all levels – emotionally, spiritually and intellectually. He recommended that music education should start as early as possible and mirror the way children learn naturally – with singing, playing games and movement.

Annual Concert and Christmas Concert for Students

Every year in Term 3, Kerry’s students get together and perform at Kerry’s Piano Studio’s annual concert. There’s an adult concert and a children’s concert, separated by afternoon tea. In Term 4, we have a very informal Christmas concert/party.

Concerts are held at Birralee Headquarters in Bardon,using their beautiful Grand Piano. The students really enjoy showing their parents/grandparents what they have been learning in their piano lessons.

Studio Challenges

Once or twice a year students take part in various studio-wide challenges. In 2019 we had a term-long practice challenge, with incentives, and a term-long sight-reading challenge.

AMEB QLD Piano Qualifications

Kerry finds that working towards examination can be very motivating for some students.   If this is the case they are encouraged to sit the Australian Music Examination Board (AMEB) qualifications as they progress.

Every year many people sit AMEB music examinations for a variety of reasons. Many take exams at the advice of their teacher or as a prerequisite for tertiary entrance or as a benchmark of their education or for recognition of their year’s hard work and achievement. Jazz students may sit The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) examinations. If you are interested in achieving piano qualifications while learning piano with Kerry, please discuss with her what is required.

Kerry’s Professional Development Program

Kerry has had a very exciting year of professional development. Highlights include:

• continuing private lessons and teacher training sessions in the Taubman Technique* with Dr Therese Milanovic
• jazz lessons with Kailan O’Dell
• attendance at numerous Music Teachers’ Association Workshops (Playing with the Piano, The New AMEB Piano Syllabus)
• Membership of Piano with Willie (Jazz) online teaching site
• keyboard and recording workshop at USQ’s McGregor Summer School

*The Taubman Technique is a study of the biomechanics of piano playing and enables pianists to play faster, stronger, softer, easier, more expressively and without risk of injury. It is also a fabulous diagnostic and therapeutic tool for pianists who have already injured themselves through bad playing habits.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do piano lessons cost?

Individual half-hour lessons are $35. Hour lessons are $65. (Second and subsequent siblings will be given a $5 discount per lesson.) Invoices are sent out on a term basis.

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How old should children be when they start piano lessons?

It’s never too young to start to learn piano provided the child is keen, the approach is aural and imitative, and everyone realises progress will not be so rapid with very young children. From about age 7, children can more easily learn to read music.

Do we need to have an acoustic piano at home?

Ideally, yes, but many students begin on digital keyboard piano and can progress well. Digital pianos must be touch-sensitive and of a reputable brand.

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