Why lessons?

  • Have you ever wanted to learn to read music, or to just "sit down and play" the piano?

  • Do you have some favourite songs or pieces that you want to play...classical, pop, jazz, or even from YouTube or gaming?

  • Do you need help choosing the right version of online printed music to suit your ability?

  • Have you ever wished you could compose or create special effects?

  • Are you looking for a qualified, experienced teacher for your child or children?  Do you think you are too old to begin lessons, or "to take up from where you left off"?

  • Are there pieces you have always admired, but thought too difficult for you?

  • Do you want to challenge yourself mentally and improve your memory and coordination?

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I CAN HELP YOU!

 

Who do I Teach?

  • Students of all ages - pre-school, school-aged children, parents, teens, adults of all ages - from 6-83!

  • Children with dyslexia and ASD

  • Anyone who enjoys a challenge!

  • Lessons are personalised to cater for every student's needs and goals-if you have a "bucket list", I can help you achieve it!

What Else do I offer?
  • Learn chords without having to learn to read music

  • Help with singing & playing

  • Assistance selecting online music

  • Piano accompaniment for instrumental exams

  • ONLINE LESSONS available, should more Covid-19 restrictions occur

  • Gift Vouchers (Birthday, Christmas)

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What I teach

"Combining traditional methods with modern approach"

 
 
Sheet Music Edits

Traditional...

  • Learn to read (and write) music

  • Learn to play chords

  • Practical and technical skills - play styles from classical to pop, blues, jazz, worship - even songs from YouTube (exams optional)

  • Theory - understand the fundamental rules of music and how to apply them in practical ways (exams optional)

  • Aural skills - play-by-ear, listening and singing, assistance with writing music 

Creative...

  • Chords and Composition

  • Improvisation & Blues

  • Using app's such as GarageBand, iReal Pro  to enhance your musical experiences, & Musescore to notate your compositions!

  • A Weighted Keyboard or Digital Piano are all that are required to start with!

  Who am I?

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  • My name is Giselle Rogers - someone who LOVES to teach piano!

  • A qualified piano teacher (A.Mus.A (Associate Diploma - AMEB) + B.Sc) with over 20 years' teaching experience, and who has been playing since 8 years of age

  • Specialist school music teacher

  • Previously a teachers' aide experienced in special needs students.  I am very patient!

  • Current Blue Card Holder and certificates in counselling, aged care and first aid

  • Former member of the GCC Choir

  • Wife and mother to three growing sons (I understand the demands of family!)

"I met Giselle many lessons ago expecting to find a stern, no-nonsense type teacher.  Instead, I found a warm, smiling young lady with very obvious people skills.  I learned to play piano as a child, then promptly left it all behind.  Then I met Giselle many years and a lifetime later.  She has given me the motivation to learn again, lessons I thought long forgotten.  Gisellle is very patient, takes each student along at a pace she thinks fit for each individual, complimenting and moving ahead each lesson as is needed.  To listen to Giselle play piano herself is a delight and motivates you to want to be able to achieve that level for yourself.  I have no hesitation in recommending her to teach piano"  Dulcie, 80 years

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"I always believed that learning the piano was very difficult, and it is, but Giselle guides me through all the steps/notes with a friendly and professional attitude to help me enjoy my lessons.  I would highly recommend Giselle to anyone who wants to learn the piano.  Thank you for helping me to go this far in my music and I am looking forward to continuing my lessons"  Manuel, 70 years

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Fees and Structure

  • $35 for 40 minute lesson

  • $ 60 for 1 hour lesson (adults recommended to purchase "3-lesson vouchers" for continuity).

  • After-school fees charged monthly.  Waiting list may apply.  Adult payments more flexible.

School Students - Primary & Secondary

  • Different payment options available (cash, bank transfer)

  • After-school timeslots available (waiting list may apply)

  • Parents are welcome to attend lessons, and encouraged to be involved

  • Opportunities for students to perform and play together

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Contact Me

Maldon Ct
Helensvale, 4212
Australia

(5 minutes' walk from Helensvale SHS)

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0410 623 872

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