Adrian Petlevanny is a highly experienced teacher and performer of a wide variety of contemporary musical styles and genres. With over 35 years of performing, writing, international touring & recording with artists like Bachelor Girl, Doug Parkinson, David Campbell, Human Nature, Marsha Hines, Emma Donovan, Pnau, Ricki Lee Coulter, Dami Im, James Morrison, Don Burrows and Judy Bailey, to name a few.
With over 25 years teaching experience across 1-on-1 private tuition (in-person and online), Government and Private High Schools & Colleges. Adrian brings friendly and fun confidence, along with invaluable professional insight and experience, to learning the Guitar, Bass Guitar and Ukulele as well as helping students understand broader musical concepts and ideas.
Testimonials:
As a mature student, I was not sure how I would go picking up the guitar again after many years. It did not take long for me to feel welcome, relaxed and know I was in safe hands.
Adrian has given me the confidence to learn new skills and has a great way of explaining what I need to do. He is generous with his encouragement and praise and always happy to adapt and teach you music you want to learn. I wish I'd had a teacher like him when I was younger, I am sure I would not have given up so soon. - Jill M.
Adrian has been my guitar teacher for the last few years and he is a great teacher. I am an adult student and was an absolute beginner. Adrian has opened my mind to different types of music, how to listen, feel and to follow the different rhythms.
Adrian has taught me to play up and down the fret board, progressively teaching me different techniques and at a pace that I can manage. He is always very patient and encouraging even when I make the same mistakes. He inspires me to want to practice, to play better and above all to enjoy music. I am happy with my progress. - Jenny L.
For me, lessons with Adrian have been more like partnerships. He's encouraging yet patient; he challenges me but he's super encouraging. He asks what I'd like to work on, and if there's something specific, he helps me break it down and master a bit at a time. Or he'll come up with a tune that includes the concept but at a more approachable level. And we go between technique and the music theory that ties things together - a bit at a time, he puts them out there so I can connect the dots myself.
I have a blast in our lessons. We cover a ton in an hour, but I'm always wishing they were longer. - Rob M.
Adrian is a methodical and patient teacher, with much of our tutoring done online due to Covid. Despite the challenges of remote learning, Adrian was able to create a connection with Archie and clearly understood how to encourage him through the basics of learning to play Bass, whilst still managing to accommodate Archie’s interest in popular band music.- Karlie C. (Parent)
We have been so happy with our guitar lessons over more than two years with Adrian. He is so flexible with online or in person which makes it so easy and reliable. He also always adds extra value with follow up interesting information and tips. We highly recommend him to anyone wanting to learn guitar in a fun and inspiring way. - Anni P. (Parent)
Details last updated: August 20, 2025
