Michael Westlake Music School

• Classically trained pianist (AMEB,Melb State College) composer, film composer, Jazz pianist, teacher.

• Played and taught professionally for 40 years.

• Experienced in playing jazz, pop, Afro Cuban,
chamber music, theatre, as session musician , recording production, arranging and song writing.

• Have taught as many adult students as children, either as beginners or returning to lessons from childhood or even professionals who want more refined training.

• Lessons are tailored to students' needs and aspirations but emphasis is put on practice methods and ear training.

• The practice methods I teach are proven to universally work with a 6 year old or a 65 year old.

• Taking exams, or not, is the students' decision.

• Most of my students who apply for tertiary music have successful auditions.

• Lesson Rates: $40/ 30mins $70 /60mins

• I also teach guitar and singing and play percussion, electric bass and Ukelele ....:)