Strings

Learn Strings

Our staff are experienced in teaching beginners through to advanced and experienced players of all ages.
The program has a strong focus on building good technique as well as musicianship and performance skills.
Our teachers aim to create an atmosphere where students are challenged and supported in their music-learning journey.
Our staff are skilled in preparing students for exams and assessments, with the Australian Music Education Board (AMEB) and the HSC being the most popular.

Violin

With a bright and clear sound, the violin is the smallest of the string family and requires a strong technical foundation.

Viola

The Viola is the middle voice of the string family and has a warm, round sound.

Cello

The cello has a robust and full sound. Being supported between the floor and player it requires a different set of foundation skills compared to those required to play the violin and viola.

Double Bass

The double bass is the largest in the string family and has a deep, earthy sound.

Ensemble Opportunities

Learning strings can open opportunities to join a varied list of ensemble groups including
Allegro Strings
String Bling
Bluegrass Band

Times

Lessons are available in blocks of 20, 40 and 60 minutes over a 9-week term, and weekly scheduling is subject to availability. Group lessons for beginners may also be available. Contact us for more information.

View our Schedule of Fees

Staff

John Burgess | Double Bass, Bass Guitar
Claire Hogan-Gibbons | ‘cello, Piano
Wanda Kower | ‘cello, Classical Guitar, Piano, Viola, Violin, Mandolin.
Debra McConnell| Cello, Keyboard, Piano, Violin, Voice & Piano, Voice – Classical, Hume Music Time, Early Childhood Music.
Andrew Picker | ‘cello, Drum Kit.

We acknowledge the traditional Custodians of this Land, where the Aboriginal People have performed age-old ceremonies of storytelling, music, dance and celebration. As a traditional meeting place, many first nations peoples came to this region. Underneath our buildings and roads this Land always will be traditional Aboriginal Land. in the same way, all music making genres and practices come from our musical elders, so we acknowledge those on whose skills and wisdom we draw.