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 40 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 Queensland Music Teachers’ Association
• 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.

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. 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.

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. If you are interested in achieving piano qualifications while learning piano with Kerry, please discuss with her what is required.

Kerry’s Interest in Good Technique

Kerry has had many years of private lessons and teacher training sessions in the Taubman Technique with Dr Therese Milanovic.

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. It is also a brilliant tool for teachers and encourages the use of good body mechanics in all students.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do piano lessons cost?

Lesson fees are based on the recommended rates of the Queensland Music Teachers’ Association. Individual half-hour lessons are $42. Hour lessons are $84. (Second and subsequent siblings will be given a $5 discount per lesson.) Invoices are sent out on a term basis.

Piano Lesson Rates

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.