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Playing the piano has wonderful benefits for children and adults alike. Several studies have shown that children who learn to play the piano perform better in disciplines which require mathematical reasoning and also possess a richer vocabulary compared to children who do not play the piano. Furthermore, playing the piano has been related to higher brain function and it aids in keeping the brain young, acting as a form of mental exercise. Apart from the cognitive benefits, playing the piano also has a number of health and wellbeing benefits including stress reduction, hand/eye coordination, confidence building, and creativity. Finally, playing the piano is just plain fun!

The Piano Lab aims to make the study of piano fun for everyone. Whether you wish to play for leisure or take exams and become a qualified musician, the Piano Lab can help you get there. I aim for all lessons to be both fun and challenging and I create my lesson plans based on both my experiences as a student and a teacher, my knowledge of piano pedagogy and on communication and feedback I receive from my students, always taking into consideration the music they wish to play and the goals they have for the future.

I teach both classical and modern piano repertoire and specialise in preparing students for exams including AMEB, ANZCA, Trinity, LCM and VCE Music exams. Furthermore, I implement technology in my lessons in order to teach music theory concepts, to reinforce knowledge of repertoire and for recordings. My teaching philosophy is based on many years of study under esteemed pianists from whom I have gained broad knowledge of piano pedagogy and methods which I implement in my lessons. Finally, I always strive to help students not only realise their full musical potential but also allow them to discover the joys of music.