It's never too late to start, or to pick back up after years away. Lessons can be entirely pressure-free if that's what you're after, or fully structured with a graded curriculum if you want clear milestones — your call.
Lessons can be entirely relaxed and pressure-free — there's no exam to sit and no one to impress unless you want there to be.
Most adults just want to play the music they've always loved. That's exactly where I start, building technique underneath it.
Prefer clear milestones? I teach graded AMEB and ANZCA curricula for adults who want a defined sense of progress too.
Complete beginner or picking up something you played decades ago — every plan starts exactly where you are.
Acoustic or electric, chords through to lead playing — at whatever pace fits around work and life.
Learn moreGroove, timing and the relationship between bass and drums, taught the way it's actually used on stage.
Learn moreA genuinely fun way to unwind after work while building real coordination, timing and independence behind the kit.
Learn moreHere's what to expect once you start lessons with me.
Easy to get to whether you are coming from Hurstville or one of the surrounding suburbs.
Looking for lessons for your kids too? I also teach kids and teens in Hurstville.
Bring whatever instrument you already have — even something dusted off from years ago — or come to your first lesson empty-handed and we'll talk through options. If you're planning to buy, I'm happy to point you toward reliable, well-priced instruments that suit your goals and budget. There's no need to spend a lot to start well, and I'll never push you toward buying something you don't need.
Not at all. I teach adults well into retirement, and it's genuinely never too late to start — or to come back to it.
Very common, and often faster progress than starting from zero. The first lesson is used to find out exactly what you remember and pick up from there.
Yes — weekly lessons are booked at a consistent time that works for you, and we can always talk through what fits your week.
That depends entirely on your goals and how often you practise — some adults want steady, relaxed progress, others want to move quickly. Either is fine, and we'll set expectations together.
Yes, plenty of adult students explore more than one instrument over time. We can also try a couple during the first lesson if you're undecided.
All lessons are in person at the studio at 96 Queens Rd, Hurstville — an easy trip from Penshurst, Kogarah, Mortdale, Carlton and Beverly Hills.
Your first lesson is the easiest way to know if it's a good fit. Tell us a bit about what you want to play.