Piano - 19 years experience

Teresa has been teaching piano since 2008 and has extensive experience working with students of all ages and skill levels. She completed her Bachelor of Music Performance at Monash University in 2012 and has achieved both the A.Mus.A. and L.Mus.A. diplomas. During her studies, she was awarded Monash University’s Vice-Chancellor’s Ensemble Leadership Scholarship and the Best of Piano award. She furthered her piano studies in Italy in 2010.

Teresa is also a registered music therapist, having completed her Master of Music Therapy at the University of Melbourne. Her background in music therapy provides her with a strong understanding of individual learning styles, child development and the ways music can support wellbeing and engagement.

Teresa is passionate about creating fun, engaging learning environments that nurture a love of music while supporting children’s musical, cognitive and creative development. She is friendly, patient and encouraging, and tailors each lesson to suit the student’s abilities, interests and goals.

She takes a holistic approach to piano education, with lessons incorporating a broad range of repertoire, as well as technical work, music theory, aural skills and sight-reading. She welcomes students from all cultural backgrounds.

For students with additional needs, Teresa can adapt her teaching approach, lesson structure and activities to support individual accessibility, sensory and learning needs, creating a comfortable and inclusive environment for each student.

Teresa is also available for AMEB exam preparation, including targeted support with aural and sight-reading components, as well as piano accompaniment for instrumental examinations and performances.

teresa.cs.lau@gmail.com
0421 913 286