Guitar & Piano

Adults, Teenagers, Children

(beginner and intermediate)

“Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without.”
— Confucius

Guitar & Piano lessons individually crafted for each student based on their musical interests and background. Students will learn the songs they love while developing proper technique and essential musical skills like sight-reading, music theory, ear training and rhythm. The Sound Weaver (Jacinta Percy) will work with you to achieve your goals and gain a well-rounded music education, regardless of age or musical background.

These music lessons can be incorporated into your Singing & Vocal classes, so you can learn both or add an accompanying instrument to your singing practice.

Lessons are for beginner to intermediate students, those who have learnt previously or those who want to brush up on the fundamentals and are curious to explore more.

All music genres, languages and ages welcome. Private lessons are at Jacinta’s studio in Northcote.

~ What you can explore in your private lessons

Guitar & Piano Training:

  • The Instrument and its Parts

  • Tuning, Learning the Fretboard, Strumming Patterns, How to use a Pick, Fingerpicking and Picking Patterns, Understanding Chord Charts and Tablature (Guitar)

  • Terminology, Notes and Names, Correct Finger Placement (Piano)

  • Songs - All Genres and Languages

  • Songwriting

  • Basic Music Theory, Scales and Techniques, Building Chords

  • Rhythm and Time Signatures

  • Ear Training and Sight Reading

  • Improvisation

Learning a new instrument and performing takes time, effort and patience.

For both students and parents, each student must develop a home practice. For beginning students, Jacinta recommends practising twice a week for around 10 - 15 minutes. Then over time, you can increase the time and days. Practice needs to come from a place of curiosity and willingness from the student. Learning new skills and coordination will not happen overnight; they take kindness, dedication and discipline.

At least 4 - 8 one hour lessons work best to learn the foundations of this Guitar & Piano training and practice.

~ Others’ experiences

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~ Investment fees

Adults (aged 20 and above)

1-hour lesson

1-hour lesson $100
4-block x 1-hour lesson package $360
8-block x 1-hour lesson package $710

*Student Discount 1-hour lesson $90

1.5-hour lesson (and accompanying singing lesson)

1.5-hour lesson $120
4-block x 1.5-hour lesson package $465
8-block x 1.5-hour lesson package $920

*Student Discount 1.5-hour lesson $105

Teenagers (aged 13 to 19)

1-hour lesson

1-hour lesson $85
4-block x 1-hour lesson package $320
8-block x 1-hour lesson package $630

1.5-hour lesson (and accompanying singing lesson)

1.5-hour lesson $105
4-block x 1.5-hour lesson package $405
8-block x 1.5-hour lesson package $800

“Children who received music lessons showed improved language-based reasoning and the ability to plan, organise and complete tasks, as well as improved academic achievement. This [research] suggests that the cognitive skills developed during music lessons can influence children’s cognitive abilities in completely unrelated subjects, leading to overall improved academic performance.”
— Dr Artur C. Jaschke

Children (aged 12 and below)

30-minute lesson (for children aged 8 and below)

30-minute lesson $60
4-block x 30-minute lesson package $235
8-block x 30-minute lesson package $465

1-hour lesson (for children aged 9 and above)

1-hour lesson $75
4-block x 1-hour lesson package $290
8-block x 1-hour lesson package $575

~ Extra offerings

Buy a physical or digital Gift Voucher for Birthdays, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s and Father’s Day, Christmas and other Special Occasions available for Private Lessons and Group Workshops.

Small group lessons available, e.g. duo or trio, available for private Singing & Vocal, Harmonium & Kirtan and Public Speaking lessons!