Piano Teacher

Martin Hemingway

Piano Lessons

Have an awesome time learning fun & easy things on the piano that sound great. Lessons are tailored to meet your musical desires, increase your technical ability & enhance your musicality. Learn all your favourite songs & styles, how to write tunes yourself and learn how to improvise!

I provide lessons tailored to the needs, desires and abilities of my students, with a focus on making music enjoyable and rewarding. I have over 15 years experience as both a performer and teacher, having taught at the Conservatorium of Music at Melbourne University, VCA, Monash University, Melba Conservatorium, Penleigh and Essendon Grammar, Ballarat High School and privately. I have performed with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra Victoria, jazz ensembles, rock bands and folk groups.

Martin Hemingway

I am an enthusiastic musician who has performed regularly over the last fifteen years as a saxphonist with classical orchestras (Melbourne Symphony, Orchestra Victoria, Malaysian Philharmonic), jazz ensembles, and rock bands, and also perform as a singer/songwriter (guitar, piano, saxophone) in an original epic folk-rock band.

I have extensive teaching experience, from primary through to tertiary level. (current/past employers include: University of Melbourne, VCA, St. Kevins College, Melbourne Grammar, PEGS, Mt Clear Secondary College)

I love having the opportunity to share my enthusiasm, skills & passion with students of all ages.

My approach to teaching is based around getting to know each student, what types of music students like & what sorts of things they would like to learn.

I think for beginners/young students it’s especially important that they have lots of fun when playing -> if this happens, they/you will want to practice more, and not think of it as a chore, but something that they/you love doing, and want to do.

I like to incorporate technical exercises that relate to the pieces that are being learnt, so that there is always relevance to what is being done. I also like to work on versions of music that students select/have input into themselves (eg their favourite songs etc), as this seems to give them more ownership over the process.

I have a range of exciting material that I incorporate into lessons, and have recommended listening for inspiration :)

I also like to make use of FREE compositional & recording software which can help to enhance students’ creativity.

I have flexible teaching times.

I also love volunteer work, hiking, sport, yoga, reading and cooking.

Qualifications -

• Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy Major)

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