Whether your teen wants to jam with friends, join a band, tackle HSC Music, or just build serious technique — lessons are structured around their goals and the music they actually listen to.
I have direct experience supporting students through HSC Music performance preparation, so your teen walks into the exam room prepared and confident.
Rock, pop, metal, hip-hop, whatever's on their playlist — technique is taught underneath songs they want to play, not disconnected drills.
If your teen wants to chase graded exams, join a school band, or eventually gig, I'll build a pathway toward that — at whatever pace suits them.
Plenty of teens arrive already having taught themselves a bit — that's a great starting point.
From bedroom riffs to full songs — rhythm and lead technique built around the styles your teen actually wants to play.
Learn moreLearn to lock in with a drummer and hold a band together — the skill that gets teens noticed and invited to jam.
Learn moreSolid time-keeping and independence behind the kit, built to a standard that holds up in a real band situation.
Learn moreHere's what to expect once your teen starts lessons with me.
Easy to get to whether you are coming from Hurstville or one of the surrounding suburbs.
Looking for lessons for a younger sibling or a parent? I also teach kids and adults in Hurstville.
Most teens can start on a standard-size acoustic or electric guitar, bass, or full drum kit — bring whatever you already have, 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 beginner-to-intermediate gear that will actually last through a few years of progress, without needing to spend a lot to start well.
Yes. I have direct experience supporting students through HSC Music performance preparation, alongside graded AMEB and ANZCA exam pathways if that's part of the plan.
Absolutely. The first lesson is used to find out exactly where they're at, then lessons pick up from there rather than starting from scratch.
Yes — it's common for teens to try a second instrument once they're solid on the first, and plenty end up playing more than one.
Lessons run weekly and range from 30 to 60 minutes for teens, though we'll settle on the right length together after the first lesson.
Yes — as an active performing musician myself, I can help prepare set lists, tighten up timing and stagecraft, and get students ready for school bands, gigs or ensembles.
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 your teen wants to play.