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    Piano Lessons for All Ages (including People Living with Disability & Neurological Conditions)

    Hi there! I am an English-speaking Piano Teacher and Registered Music Therapist from Australia.

    I completed my studies in piano at a university level and have twelve years of experience in helping students find enjoyment and confidence in playing their favorite songs on the piano. I teach people of all ages ranging from complete beginners to diploma levels.

    My six years working in Music Therapy have allowed me to extend my teaching services to people living with neurological conditions and disability using standard and adapted methods.

    I strive to provide lessons that are fun, engaging, and personalized, by accounting for different learning styles and preferences.

    In our lessons, we engage in a combination of improvisation, using sheet music or learning by ear, music composition, music theory, and technical work as it serves the student's goals and interests.

    Music is boundless and so are the piano lessons I offer.

    Please read about Music Therapy services on my profile and contact me with further inquiries.

    Location

    At teacher's location: Back Baron GmbH, Friedrichstraße, 10117 Berlin, Mitte, Germany

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    General info

    Age:
    Teenagers (13-17 years old)
    Adults (18-64 years old)
    Seniors (65+ years old)
    Student level:
    Beginner
    Intermediate
    Advanced
    Duration:
    45 minutes
    60 minutes
    The class is taught in:English

    About Me

    Hi there!

    I am a Piano Teacher and Registered Music Therapist from Australia. Assisting people in attaining musical and non-musical goals and sharing joyful moments through music is one of my strongest passions.

    Past clients and students described me as an attentive, engaging, and personable teacher/clinician who gently extended them and often exceeded expectations.

    I also play guitar and produce music on Ableton and have a basic knowledge in a variety of other instruments.

    EDUCATION

    - Bachelor of Music Studies (majoring in Piano) | Sydney Conservatorium of Music |
    - Master of Creative Music Therapy | Western Sydney University |

    ACHIEVEMENTS

    - Australian Music Therapist of the Year | Finalist | 2022

    PROFESSIONAL VALUES & BELIEFS

    I strive to work collaboratively with people in my care through attuning and adapting to meet individual needs. I adopt a person-centred and strengths-based approach to empower people to thrive. Music is boundless and so are the sessions I offer.

    PIANO PEDAGOGY (In-Person)

    I have twelve years experience in helping students find enjoyment and confidence in playing their favourite songs on the piano. I teach people of all ages ranging from complete beginners to diploma levels.

    In our lessons, we engage in a combination of improvisation, using sheet music or learning by ear, music composition, music theory, and technical work as it serves the student's goals and interests.

    My practice as a Registered Music Therapist has allowed me to extend my teaching services to people living with neurological conditions and disability using standard and adapted methods.

    MUSIC THERAPY (In-Person & Online)

    In my six years of clinical practice as a Registered Music Therapist, I have supported people across the lifespan living with neurological conditions, Autism Spectrum disorder, disability, and palliative needs in group and individual contexts.

    I employ evidence-based techniques as singing, songwriting, instrumental play, and movement or exercise to music to assist people in reaching functional goals for wellness and increased quality of life. Such goals are derived from physical, cognitive, social, and psychological domains of health and well-being.

    Some of my strategies are underpinned by experience working in multi-disciplinary teams with physiotherapists and speech pathologists.

    I use validated assessments to track progress, where appropriate.

    You do not need previous musical experience to participate meaningfully in music therapy.

    ENGLISH TUTORING (In-Person & Online)

    I am a native speaker of English with a fascination for learning languages. I also speak Cantonese and am currently learning Spanish and German.

    As a learner of languages myself, I have insight into what works and what causes frustration. Textbooks will only be a bouncing board for the creation relevant learning materials that will enable integration into everyday life.

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