Larisse Kelly

Registered creative kids provider!

Creative kids $100 accepted. Apply to https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-creative-kids-voucher to get your $100 voucher.

Lessons available in:

New! ONLINE piano lessons

Piano - by Larisse Kelly

Music Theory - by Larisse Kelly

New! Singing - by Larisse Kelly

New! Violin - by Hayden White (please see the Violin Lessons page for more information. 

New! ONLINE piano lessons


PRIVATE Piano LESSONS

Private lessons are tailored to the student's needs. In general however, a lesson will include note reading/theory, Aural, creative skills, general knowledge and many other little interesting things that get pulled out of the hat.

Larisse Kelly understands the need for music students to not only enjoy their instrument in performance, but to also develop skills in:

  • fluent reading
  • aural 
  • composition/improvisation
  • Theory

 Performance in concert practice, competitions, exams etc are all available to the student but are completely optional. 

My main aim in teaching music is to encourage enjoyment and expression through music. I also am influenced by the Dalcroze philosophy of teaching which includes understanding of music by less conventional means such as through movement.   http://www.dalcroze.org.au/

 

ONLINE LESSONS


Lessons are now available online to students that can't make it to their face to face lesson due to sickness or other transport issues. Online lessons are also available worldwide to students - this may suit students in isolated areas where they can't have access to a teacher.

What are online lessons??

online lessons are lessons via a computer or tablet using a webcam. It is not a pre-recorded lesson although lessons can be recorded so you can view them and revise later. An advantage to face to face lessons! All you need is a laptop, computer or ipad with a webcam and good internet. If you have a digital piano with midi capabilities you will have an advantage as we can connect our digital pianos online. 

I am fully equipped with 2 digital pianos - one is a hybrid digital. I have at least 2 webcams with a face to face view and overhead view. I can share my screen and I will have a digital copy of your music so that I can notate on it so you know what to work on. 

Advantages of online lessons

* lessons can be recorded for future viewing

* convenience of staying at home and on your own instrument

* save on time and petrol

* you can even participate in online recitals!

* you can still have a lesson even if you are contagious with an illness (as long as you feel up to it)

Challenges of online lessons

* A technical learning curve may be needed to use the  software and devices

* you need to be set up with the equipment in order to start. 

* occasionally there may be issues with interruptions of internet speeds or software glitz. 

* students need to be able to make notes on their own music - which isn't quite a disadvantage, it is just different to face to face as the teacher would normally do it. 

* duet work is not practical due to a slight time delay over the internet. (to get around this, I can pre-record the duet part for you to practice with)


MUSIC THEORY CLASSES

Students who have sufficient music theory knowledge will enhance the learning of their instrument immensely. 

Larisse recognises that many students view music theory study as a boring and tedious exercise (as she once felt that way herself!). So she has invented new ways that are fun, hands on and interactive with other students, to discover these concepts in a fun and natural way. Her goal is to make the discovery of music, fun!

Students will develop:

  • an understanding of varied music styles/genres
  • understand other instrument's workings
  • be able to gain the skill to compose their own music. 
  • General theory rudiments 


RATES & SERVICES

RATES (2022)

Private piano lessons: Home Studio Mount Colah 

Before 2:30pm weekdays: Discounted rate of $35 per half hour. 

All other days/times: $40 per half an hour.  (up to grade 7)

Grade 8 to Amus: $90 per hour. 


Group music Theory classes Mount Colah

Saturdays 11am - 12pm 

minimum 3 students, maximum 6 students

$20 per student per week. Commitment of at least 1 term.


Violin Lessons

$35 per half hour


Private lessons: The Learning Lounge 

(Wed, Thur 2:30 - 8pm) - Turrumurra: $44 per 1/2 hour. 

DISCOUNT RATES

  • Lesson fees are heavily discounted at my Mount Colah Studio. 

I have always kept my rates as low as possible to give everyone a chance to learn music in an affordable manner. 

PAYMENT OPTIONS

  • Cash, bank deposit or paypal (extra fee applies to paypal)
  • pay weekly, fortnightly, monthly or by the term

CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations due to sickness can always be rescheduled to another day. Cancellations for any other reason must be well in advance or a make-up lesson will not be offered.  

TEACHING LOCATIONS


    • Home Studio:  Mount Colah 
    • The Learning Lounge: Turrumurra