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One-to-one music lessons

At Central Coast Conservatorium, we provide personalised one-on-one music lessons across a diverse range of instruments. Our experienced music educators, many with extensive professional backgrounds, are dedicated to nurturing your musical journey. Our curriculum spans various genres, including classical, jazz, contemporary, and rock music, ensuring a comprehensive education for every student. We offer lessons in the following areas:

Brass

Brass instruments have been a key part of orchestras since the early 1700s and continue to play a vital role in ensembles of all sizes. Whether performing solo, in a jazz band, or as part of a symphony orchestra, brass players have endless opportunities to explore different musical styles—from classical to contemporary.

At Central Coast Conservatorium, we offer individual brass instrument lessons with expert teachers in a one-on-one setting on campus or through our Schools Program in a group setting. Lessons are available for:

  • Trumpet / Cornet
  • Horn
  • Trombone
  • Euphonium / Tenor Horn
  • Tuba

Our experienced brass teachers tailor lessons to each student’s skill level, helping them develop technique, musicality, and confidence in performance.

Orchestra & ensemble opportunities for brass students

Students learning a brass instrument at the Conservatorium have the opportunity to join a variety of ensembles, including:

  • Central Coast Youth Orchestra (CCYO) – High School to Tertiary
  • Central Coast Symphonic Wind Orchestra (CCSWO) – High School
  • Central Coast Primary Wind Ensemble (CCPWE) – Primary School
  • Schools Program Concert Bands – find out more about our Schools Program
  • Jazz Ensemble – Open to all levels
  • Central Coast Concert Band (CCCB) – Community ensemble
  • Regional Youth Orchestra NSW (RYONSW) – Advanced students

Ready to start learning? Enquire & enrol in brass lessons today!

Guitar

The Central Coast Conservatorium offers individual guitar and bass lessons with experienced teachers who tailor lessons to each student’s skill level and musical interests.

We provide lessons in:

  • Classical Guitar
  • Acoustic Guitar
  • Electric Guitar
  • Bass Guitar (including Double Bass)

Students can explore a variety of styles, including classical, jazz, rock, blues, and contemporary music.

Lesson Options

Lessons are available in a one-on-one setting on campus. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced player, our expert teachers will help you build technique, develop musicianship, and gain confidence in performance.

We also offer group lessons through our Schools Program, currently available at St Patricks and St John Fisher Primary Schools. Find out more about our schools program here. 

Ensembles for Guitar & Bass Students

Students learning guitar or bass at the Conservatorium can also join one of our ensembles to gain ensemble experience and perform in group settings:

  • Guitar Ensemble with Steve Smillie
  • Guitar Ensemble with Guy Strazz
  • Jazz Ensemble

Ensemble participation helps students develop essential skills like collaboration, rhythm, and improvisation while performing with others.

Ready to start learning? Enquire or Enrol in guitar or bass lessons today!

Piano

Whether you’re a complete beginner or an advanced player, the Conservatorium has expert music teachers offering music lessons on the central coast for Piano and Keyboard. Music lessons are be delivered on campus in a one to one setting or within our Keyboard Club in a group setting.

Instruments offered:
– Piano
Keyboard

If you’re looking for a fun introduction to piano, our Keyboard Club (ages 5-12) is a great way to explore the instrument in a group setting before committing to private lessons. Learn more about our Keyboard Club.

Fun Fact – Did you know that the piano is actually a percussion instrument?

In ancient times keyboard instruments such as the harpsichord, an ancestor of the modern day piano, had a mechanism that plucked the strings in the body of the instrument to create the sounds. Over time this changed to a mechanism of hammers that hit the strings to generate sound.

Today we often think of the piano as a solo or accompanying instrument but the piano/keyboard offers  much more than that, being found in all kinds of ensembles from symphony orchestras to rock bands and beyond.

Learning and playing piano will allow you to play many types of musical styles from classical to jazz and even more contemporary music. Having piano skills will also help you with music theory, composition and songwriting.

Performance & Development Opportunities for Piano Students

  • Student Concert Series – Perform once a term in a supportive environment to build confidence.
  • Adult Soirée – Connect with fellow adult learners and refine performance skills in a relaxed concert setting.
  • Musicianship Program – Strengthen your music theory knowledge to enhance your piano skills.

Ready to start learning? Enquire or Enrol in piano lessons today!

Percussion

The Central Coast Conservatorium offers individual percussion lessons for students of all levels. Our experienced teachers provide one-on-one lessons to help students develop technique, rhythm, and musical expression across a variety of percussion instruments.

We Offer Individual Percussion Lessons in:

  • Drum Kit
  • Congas
  • Glockenspiel/Xylophone
  • Marimba
  • Timpani

Individual Lessons Through Our School Program

As part of our School Band Program, we offer one-on-one percussion lessons during school hours at selected schools across the Central Coast. Students in participating schools can also take part in group tutorials and school band rehearsals. Find out if your child’s school is part of our program.

Performance & Ensemble Opportunities

Percussion students have the opportunity to participate in a range of ensembles, including:

Ready to start learning? Enquire or Enrol in percussion lessons today!

Strings

The String Family is home to some of the most versatile and expressive instruments in music. Whether you’re drawn to the soaring melodies of the violin, the rich tones of the viola, the deep resonance of the cello, or the powerful baselines of the double bass, learning a string instrument opens the door to a world of musical possibilities.

Individual Lessons for String Instruments

We offer individual lessons with expert teachers for:

  • Violin
  • Viola
  • Cello
  • Double Bass

The violin is one of the most well-known instruments in classical music, often taking the lead in orchestras and solo performances. The viola, slightly larger than the violin, provides warm, rich harmonies, while the cello offers deep, singing tones. The double bass is not only essential in orchestras but also plays a key role in jazz and contemporary ensembles.

Performance & Ensemble Opportunities

Students learning string instruments have the opportunity to join our Strings Program, a structured pathway to develop ensemble skills and progress into our premier groups.

Ensembles and programs include:

Ready to start learning? Enquire or Enrol in guitar or bass lessons today!

Woodwind

The Central Coast Conservatorium offers music lessons for a variety of woodwind instruments. Our experienced teachers provide one-on-one lessons to help students build strong technical skills and confidence in their playing.

We offer individual music lessons for:

  • Flute
  • Clarinet
  • Bassoon
  • Saxophone
  • Recorder
  • Piccolo
  • Oboe

Individual lessons through our School Band Program

As part of our School Band Program, we offer one-on-one woodwind lessons during school hours at selected schools across the Central Coast. Students in participating schools can also take part in group tutorials and school band rehearsals. Find out if your child’s school is part of our School Band Program.

Performance & Ensemble Opportunities

Woodwind students have the opportunity to join a range of ensembles, including:

  • NEW Flute Ensembles 
    • Grevillea Flutes – School-aged students (AMEB grades 2-4 or equivalent)
    • Coast Flutes – High school students & school leavers (under 21) (AMEB grade 5 or above or equivalent)
  • Premier Ensembles
    • Junior Wind Ensemble
    • Primary Wind Ensemble
    • Senior Wind Ensemble
    • Central Coast Youth Orchestra (CCYO)
  • School Bands – With tutorials led by our expert woodwind teachers

Ready to start learning? Enquire or Enrol about learning a woodwind instrument today!

Vocal

The Central Coast Conservatorium offers singing lessons for students of all levels. Our experienced vocal teachers provide one-on-one lessons in a supportive environment, helping our students develop confidence, technique, and performance skills.

We Offer Individual Singing Lessons in:

  • Classical
  • Pop
  • Musical Theatre
  • Opera
  • Jazz
  • Contemporary

Performance & Ensemble Opportunities

Vocal students are encouraged to enhance their skills by participating in ensembles and performances, including:

  • Vocal Department Concerts – A themed concert held every term, organised by our vocal department teachers.
  • Student Concerts – Open to all students, these concerts are held once per term and provide a supportive environment for young musicians of any instrument to perform.
  • Adult Soiree – A relaxed and supportive performance evening for adult students of any instrument to share their progress.
  • Intro to Improv – Our improvisation group is looking for some vocalists – join today
  • Central Coast Philharmonia Choir – A large choir performing major choral works.

Ready to start singing? Enquire or Enrol in vocal lessons today!

Meet our Music Teachers

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