Piano lessons

How many times have you heard people say they learned piano as a child, but never play anymore?
What keeps students playing after lessons stop?

The answer is a broad musical education: not just passing exams, but the full range of piano playing, especially the ability to improvise, play by ear, and read music easily.

A broad musical education
Your child will learn receive a broad piano education: a good technique, classical repertoire, sight reading, theory, ear training and improvisation. In the combination of these, students gain abilities that will be appropriate in many musical fields, such as playing in bands, accompanying singing, and playing in churches and retirement villages. They will gain an understanding and experience of music that will keep them enjoying music for life.

Teenagers bored with exams?
Teenagers who have become frustrated or bored with traditional piano lessons can learn how to play contemporary music such as pop and jazz. They can learn how to improvise and play by ear, and how to write down and perform their own compositions.

About Susan Deas
Susan Deas is a professional musician, lecturer and teacher. She has been teaching piano for over thirty years, and her students learn both classical and contemporary styles, including playing by ear and improvisation. Susan also gives professional development workshops and lessons to private music teachers. She performs professionally as a pianist and organist, and lectures in music theory and music appreciation for Sydney University’s Centre for Continuing Education. Susan’s training includes a Bachelor of Music with a major in Performance (Piano) and Musicology, a Master of Music Studies (Studio Pedagogy), a Bachelor of Arts (Communications), and an A.Mus.A in Musicianship. Susan is an Accredited Member of the Music Teachers’ Association of NSW.

“My son’s piano performance at school was great. His piece really stood out from those of other students which frankly were technically well played but quite boring in terms of genre. It reiterates his growth since he has been playing with you and your unique approach to music and appreciation of broader range of composers. Thank you for all your work and support.”