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Melbourne Piano School Offers Lessons in the Heart of North Fitzroy at 75 Reid St

8/13/2019

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Melbourne Piano School is very grateful to be offering piano lessons at a unique venue in the heart of North Fitzroy, 75 Reid St. Built in the 1920s, this beautifully restored venue continues its tradition of being a dynamic hub for community life in Melbourne's inner north. It's managed by Fitzroy North Community Church, a congregation that has been in the neighbourhood since 1890. They recently asked us to share a bit about us and how we ended up at 75 Reid St....

Back in 2012 I started teaching piano as an independent teacher out of my apartment in Elwood. After a year or two of teaching I had more students than I could keep up with and started engaging other teachers in the area. Melbourne Piano School grew out of my passion for music education and bringing together an outstanding team of music educators. We offer piano lessons to students of all ages and abilities at more than 15 locations across Melbourne (both at commercial studios, home studios, and at students' homes). Many of our teachers have been mentored by some of the most imminent pianists in Australia. Our goal is to share not only our expertise, but also our passion for music and offer students an empowering educational experience that inspires them to discover their own unique musical expression.

Currently our piano teacher at 75 Reid St is Linh Doan, an award winning music educator who is in the final stages of completing her Master of Teaching Performance at The University of Melbourne. Linh has mentored many students to a very high level of achievement in piano. In June 2018 she received an award for her excellence in teaching music from the American Protege International Competition at Carnegie Hall, New York. Linh has a few spaces available for new students on Sunday and Monday afternoons and evenings. 
 
We have been offering private piano lessons at 75 Reid St since 2017. Our teachers and students love coming here as it's such a beautiful and spacious studio that's very much conducive to our work. Unlike other music schools where lessons are taught in a tiny rehearsal room, here we have ample space, sunlight streaming through the windows, and great acoustics. It's also a very convenient location in the heart of North Fitzroy. The team at 75 Reid St has been a pleasure to work with and their supportive, community-minded ethos aligns well with our own values.

​- Andy Harrison, Director, Melbourne Piano School 




Photo: Linh Doan, Piano Teacher at 75 Reid St, Fitzroy North
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What Happens at Melbourne Piano School?

5/15/2017

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Melbourne's Beat Magazine recently contacted us to hear more about what's happening at Melbourne Piano School. Here's a few questions we answered for their Education Special which will be published later this week on May 17th. 

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What d
oes Melbourne Piano School offer their students?

We offer a fun, creative, and personalised approach to music education. Our teachers are passionate about piano and are not only great musicians, but are skilled in the art of mentoring students to realize their full creative potential. Lessons are individually tailored to student's goals and interests, and include a balanced mix of technical work, repertoire, games (for children), and theory.


Describe a typical Melbourne Piano School student?
Our students are of all ages and backgrounds, so we can't say there's a typical student. About half of our students are children who are learning piano because it's fun and gives them a new way to express themselves. We also work with a lot of adults, many who have always wanted to play piano and are learning it for the first time. Or they're coming back to piano after many years being away from it. It's never to late for anyone to start!


Where is Melbourne Piano School located?
Melbourne Piano School is unique in that we have more than 15 locations across Melbourne. Our studio headquarters is in Fitzroy North, and our other locations are at home studios. We also offer in-home lessons in some areas for students who prefer to learn at home.


Tell us about the Melbourne Piano School team?
Our team is a diverse group of musicians who are all highly experienced both as pianists and educators. We have award winning jazz and classical concert pianists, composers, songwriters, and music therapists, each with their own unique skills and backgrounds. What we share is our passion for piano and bringing out the best in our students.


Do you offer opportunities for students to perform?
Yes, we offer recitals twice each year which students are invited to perform in. We see performance as an important part of the learning process. It's an opportunity for students to share their progress in a warm and supportive environment with family and friends. Our next recital is coming up on 10 June in Richmond and is open to the public. Details at: www.studentrecital.eventbrite.com


If you're interested in learning piano with us, get in touch at hello@melbournepiano.com.au or call the Director, Andy Harrison at 0417 561 473
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Piano Day Melbourne at Bennetts Lane Jazz club - March 28, 2016

3/23/2016

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Piano Day in a new international holiday that was founded by young German Composer Nils Frahm in 2015. It takes place on the 88th day of the year and is a unique opportunity to celebrate all things piano! Piano Day aims to promote piano-playing across all musical genres, transcending culture, age, and ability.
 
Here in Melbourne we are lucky to have some amazing pianists who have come together to offer a special evening at Bennetts Lane Jazz Club. Luke Howard has created the event with his friends Nat Bartsch, Timothy Coghill and Timothy Stevens. They’ll be playing their own compositions as well as favourites from neo-classical composers Nils Frahm, Max Richter and Nico Muhly among others. Entry is by donation with all proceeds to Entertainment Assist, supporting the mental health of Australian entertainment industry workers.
 
 “Why does the world need a Piano Day? For many reasons. But mostly, because it doesn’t hurt to celebrate the piano and everything around it: performers, composers, piano builders, tuners, movers and most important, the listener.” – Nils Frahm, Founder of Piano Day

Join us at Piano Day on March 28, 7PM at Bennetts Lane in Melbourne!

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piano marathon at ripponlea, Sunday feb 1 2015

1/15/2015

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Coming up soon, The Team of Pianists is hosting their annual Piano Marathon at the beautiful Rippon Lea House & Gardens in Elsternwick.  Up to 100 pianists will be invited to perform a three or five minute piece each, depending on grade level. This wonderful community event is a fundraiser for the National Trust.

Bring a picnic and enjoy the delightful grounds, or see the performances in the Ballroom.
Suitable for families, and anyone with a passion for piano.

When: 1 February 2015, 10am – 5pm

Tickets:
Adult $15
Concession $12
Child $9
Family $35 (2 adults + 2 children)


Bookings: For bookings please contact Team of Pianists at (03) 9822 2959 or email maxcooke@bigpond.com

Venue: Rippon Lea House & Gardens, 192 Hotham Street, Elsternwick, VIC 3185 
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Music and emotion through time (ted talk)

12/1/2014

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A fascinating and insightful TED ED talk by Michael Tilson Thomas exploring the role of our emotional landscape in the development of music over time. He explores some of the big cultural questions around how music evolves and positively impacts our lives.

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neoclassical composer max richter in melbourne

11/22/2014

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Max Richter is a German-born, British pianist and neo-classical composer extraordinaire. He works at the edge of classical and contemporary music, and is considered to be one of the most influential composers of the last decade. Richter will be in Melbourne on Monday night, performing Vivaldi Recomposed at Melbourne Recital Centre... a kind of "spring cleaning" of Vivaldi's Four Seasons. Tickets and details here: http://www.melbournerecital.com.au/events/2014/max-richter-vivaldi-recomposed/

Melbourne Piano School highly recommends this show for current piano students and music lovers of all ages.
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How playing music benefits your brain...

11/10/2014

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Another interesting look at the neurobiology of music. Research shows how playing music activates multiple areas of the brain simultaneously. The visual, auditory, and motor cortices especially get strengthened with disciplined practice over time. These intricate neural networks then work better for other activities as well. Playing music has also been shown to increase the volume and activity of the brain's corpus callosum, the bridge between the right and left hemispheres.
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a musician's brain - the neurobiology of learning music

11/5/2014

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Much research has been done on how music positively impacts human brain development. The image below shows that the corpus callosums of musicians are 15% larger on average compared to non-musicians. The auditory cortex has 130% more gray matter, and cerebellums are also larger in musicians. Whether you are young or old, music makes you smarter!
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Olafur arnaldsĀ 

7/8/2014

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Icelandic composer and multi-instrumentalist Olafur Arnalds talks about his relationship with piano at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland.
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your brain on piano!

7/8/2014

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