A fun, patient introduction to music for children aged 5 and up. Lessons are built around your child's personality and interests, so they stay motivated, build real skills, and actually look forward to their weekly lesson.
I've taught hundreds of young beginners. Lessons are relaxed, positive, and paced to how your child actually learns — never a race, never a lecture.
Kids stay motivated when they're playing music they recognise from day one, not stuck drilling scales before they're "allowed" to play anything fun.
I'll guide you on the correct size guitar, bass or kit for your child's age and build, so lessons are comfortable rather than a fight with an instrument that's too big.
Not sure where to start? All three are great choices for kids — we can also try more than one in the first lesson before you commit.
Chords, strumming and simple songs on a comfortably sized acoustic or electric. Great for building coordination and confidence early.
Learn moreA brilliant option for slightly older kids who already have some rhythm sense, or as a second instrument alongside guitar or drums.
Learn moreA fantastic outlet for high-energy children — builds coordination, timing and focus while burning off plenty of energy in the process.
Learn moreHere's what to expect when your child starts lessons with me.
Easy to get to whether you are coming from Hurstville or one of the surrounding suburbs.
Have a teenager or want lessons for yourself too? I also teach teens and adults in Hurstville.
You don't need to buy anything before the first lesson — come along and we'll work it out together. As a rough guide: younger children (under 10) usually do best on a 3/4-size acoustic guitar, a smaller-scale bass, or a junior drum kit, since full-size gear can be awkward and discouraging to hold. Once you've decided to continue, I'm happy to point you toward reliable, well-priced beginner instruments — there's no need to spend a lot to start well.
Most children start comfortably from around age 5–6, once their hands are big enough to manage a smaller-sized instrument. Drums can often start a little earlier, since coordination matters more than hand size.
Guitar is the most common starting instrument, drums suit especially energetic kids, and bass tends to work well for slightly older beginners. If you're unsure, we can try more than one during the first lesson to see what clicks.
No — your first lesson can go ahead without one. If you decide to continue, I'll help you choose an appropriately sized, budget-friendly instrument.
Lessons for younger kids are typically 30 minutes, weekly. We can extend this as their attention span and skills develop.
That's completely normal, and part of why lessons are songs-first and low-pressure. I'm experienced at keeping young learners engaged, and I'll always talk to you if I think a change of approach would help.
Yes, for families who want it — I teach AMEB and ANZCA graded curricula starting from Preliminary and Grade 1. It's entirely optional and many younger students prefer to stay informal for the first year or two.
Your first lesson is the easiest way to know if it's a good fit. Tell us a bit about your child and what they're into.