Lessons
Classical foundations with flexible repertoire. We teach beginners through to advanced students and email notes after each lesson.
Recommended first instrument
Taught by Micah
Learn to read music and play the piano, with pieces chosen for your interests and experience.
Who it’s for
Children and adults, from complete beginners to experienced players and exam students.
Why start with piano?
The keyboard makes musical patterns easy to see and builds skills that carry over to other instruments.
Taught by Jane + Callum
Learn chords, rhythm, and music theory through music you enjoy.
Who it’s for
Children from around age 4–7 (depending on readiness), adult beginners, and casual players.
Taught by Callum
Learn electric guitar with Callum, working on rhythm, technique and songs you want to play.
Who it’s for
Children (depending on readiness), adult beginners, and casual players.
Taught by Jane
Learn violin with a Suzuki-based approach and classical or contemporary repertoire suited to you.
Who it’s for
Children from around age 5–7 (depending on readiness), adult beginners, and casual players.
Taught by Jane
Build breath control, tone, and reading skills through classical and contemporary music.
Who it’s for
Children from around age 8, adults, casual players, and school band members.
Taught by Jane
Develop pitch, vocal control, and confidence through contemporary songs and musical theatre.
Who it’s for
Children from around age 5 (depending on readiness), adults, and beginner vocalists.
Taught by Jane
Learn reading, breathing, and technique for band or solo playing.
Who it’s for
Children from around age 8, adult beginners, and school band members.
Taught by Callum
Learn signal flow, EQ, compression, and listening skills for practical live sound.
Who it’s for
Teens and adults, volunteer sound operators, and musicians interested in live audio.
Many children start between four and seven, depending on the child and instrument. We choose music and practice tasks to suit their age and experience.
You can start as an adult or return after a break. Tell your teacher what you’d like to play and how much time you have to practise.
Common questions about lessons at Hunter Music Academy
We currently offer piano, violin, flute, guitar, singing, and clarinet tuition. Instrument availability can vary slightly depending on current teacher timetables.
Yes. You’ll need an instrument for lessons and practice at home. Ask your teacher for advice before buying one.
Most lessons are 30 minutes, with 60-minute sessions available on request. We usually recommend lesson length based on age, experience, and learning goals.
Weekly 30-minute piano lessons with Micah are $50 per lesson including GST, billed by school term. A typical 10-lesson term is $500 including GST, and your first trial lesson is free.
Lessons are usually weekly during school terms.
2026 lesson fees
$50
Per 30-minute private lesson, including GST.
Enrolled siblings
