Greg Skalak Piano Lessons

Contact: gregskalak@gmail.com

Greg Skalak is a university-qualified teacher based in Wantirna, Victoria. He holds a Bachelor of Music (Honours) from the University of Melbourne, where he studied Classical Piano Performance under the guidance of Dr. Tamara Smolyar and graduated with first class honours. As well as being a teacher, Greg is active as a soloist and accompanist. He has won prizes at state-wide competitions including Virtuosity Concerto Competition and Royal South Street Eisteddfod (Celebrating Chopin category). He has performed as concerto soloist with the Percy Grainger Youth Orchestra. He is a current accompanist at Yarra Valley Grammar School and has been engaged as an accompanist at many of Melbourne’s major music competitions including Ringwood Eisteddfod, Boroondara Eisteddfod and Clasax Performance Competition.

Recordings:
-Moszkowski Piano Concerto No. 2, Mvt. II and III: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_ESCfpdeyI
-University of Melbourne Honours Recital (2020) - Rachmaninov, Beethoven, Chopin

Why learn with Greg?:

-Currently accepting new students.
-Numerous students have achieved A and A+ gradings in AMEB exams.
-Attention given to posture, hand shape and seating position; ensuring development of correct technique from the very first lesson.
-Opportunities to meet and perform in front of other students.
-Incorporation of aural skills, sight reading and music theory in lessons.
-Option to continue lessons during school holidays.
-Participation in Eisteddfods across the year, specific guidance on how to prepare for public performances.
-Flexible learning plans: ranging from fortnightly lessons to multiple lessons a week.
-Experience across various styles of music, including Classical, Modern, Jazz and Latin. Able to teach foundational skills for improvisation and playing from lead sheets.
-Lessons are tailored to individual goals and are suitable for both children and adults.
-Able to travel to your home or hold lessons at home studio in Wantirna.
-Registered ABN and Working with Children Check holder.

Prices listed are base rates and may be subject to additional travel cost for lessons held at the student's home. Discounts may be negotiated for:
-Students having more than one lesson per week
-Lessons during off peak times (Weekdays before 4pm)
-School holiday lessons