THE MUSIC PRACTICE PTY LTD

A hundred years ago the piano was the most prized possession in the home entertainment centre. In the early days of the Colonies more pianos were imported into the country than there were people. For the penal outpost, the piano was the thin black and white line between civilisation and social death – so what’s changed?

The piano is still the most learned instrument of all. Most of us can remember a sometimes scary piano teacher lording it over us as children and making it all a bit of a chore. These days technology has revolutionised the way we learn the piano. No longer does it have to be a solitary past time, and now that you’re old enough and paying the bills you no longer need to be afraid of the piano teacher. The fact is learning the piano can be the most satisfying and pleasurable instrument of all. Just about every piece of music ever written has been arranged for the piano and with treble and bass accounted for you’re your own ensemble. And if you want to get out and socialise, the piano is a key instrument in most ensembles from classical to jazz to popular music. You can accompany your friends too, and they are normally so grateful they’ll shout you a coffee or something stronger.

The Music Practice features the latest in Roland piano laboratories so that our piano lessons are conducted in groups which is more fun and better value for money. How does it work? The pianos are electric but played mute – you listen to yourself through headphones. Each person is linked back to the teacher who can tune into each person in turn or the group as a whole. The group tunes for instruction from the tutor and to listen to him demonstrate how it is done on the keyboard.
Beginners ….. and the rest…
We start with absolute beginners and move up through every level to the very advanced.

“I started here as an absolute beginner when I retired. I was amazed at how much progress I made so I talked a couple of my friends into coming too. We’re now getting stuck into pieces for six hands. We really bash it out, it’s like a work out. And so satisfying. My grandchildren were all very sceptical but even they have to admit I’m pretty good.” Judith Aged 64.
With Lots of Hands
For the more advanced piano player. You have played for a number of years and want to enhance your skills by playing complex music in small groups.

You should call The Music Practice to be placed in a class at the right level.

Instruments
While it’s not absolutely vital you’ll make more progress and get more value out of the course if you have access to a piano so that you can practise between lessons. If you haven’t got anywhere to practise talk to us and we might be able to help. We can help you to hire and purchase an instruments and can even make our own available by arrangement.
Tutor
Steve Meyer B.Mus.A (SCM), L.Mus.A
Steve Meyer holds a Bachelor of Music from the Sydney Conservatorium and graduated with the highest mark in his year for performance. Steve studied Piano with Cheryl Ng and Warren Hurley and Flute with Michael Scott. An accomplished performer, Steve is in demand as a chamber music performer and as an accompanist. Steve has over 12 years teaching experience and has taught at many schools through Sydney in the International College of Music Education where he was also official accompanist. Steve has a passion for teaching adults with an approach of learning through fun.