The Piano program at the Con offers Piano and Keyboard tuition for beginner and advanced students aged four to adults. The programs are designed to help students explore their musical potential by developing musicianship and technique to the highest level. The program embraces all performance styles, including classical, jazz, popular, blues, and other contemporary styles.

Students may study the Australian Music Examination Board Classical syllabus or Piano for Leisure syllabus and take exams if they wish. Students are also encouraged to undertake the Musicianship or Music Craft courses offered by the Conservatorium.

In addition to individual tuition, students can gain performance experience in a friendly environment by participating in Conservatorium events.

Senior piano students can also participate in the Orchestral Program and join the Percussion Section of the Regional Youth Orchestra.

INDIVIDUAL TUITION

Lessons are available in blocks of 15, 30, 45, and 60 minutes. All times are negotiable, but the most popular length is 30 minutes per week.

SCHOOLS PROGRAM

The Conservatorium offers individual piano lessons at Carinya Christian School, Dungowan Public School, McCarthy Catholic College, Nemingha Public School, St Edward's Primary School, St Michael's Primary School Manilla, St Nicholas' Primary and Tintinhull Public School. For more information regarding lessons in schools, please contact the Conservatorium Program Manager by phoning (02) 6766 6911.

GROUP TUITION

The Conservatorium offers a beginner keyboard group, Junior Keyboard.

ENSEMBLES

Pianists can apply to join the Con’s orchestral program, Regional Youth Orchestra, as pianists or percussionists.

ENROL NOW

Contact the office for more information or download an enrolment form.