Piano Lessons in Sydney
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- Quality Piano Lessons
- All Ages and Skill Levels
- Lessons for Fun and Examinations
- One-to-One Tuition
- Individual Approach to Students' Needs
- Practical and Theory of Music
What kind of music do you teach?
Although the backbone of my teaching is classical music, I can incorporate some jazz and other popular styles into my standard piano lessons.
Looking for a Piano Teacher in Sydney?
Whether you are looking for a structured piano course (preparation for AMEB or other piano exams) or to play purely for pleasure, I help my students to fulfill their potential and gain maximum enjoyment from piano playing.
What is your style of piano teaching?
I trained within the Russian piano school, and I bring that depth and musicality into my piano lessons here in Sydney. This background shapes how I help students develop strong technique, expressive playing, and a confident musical foundation.
My approach to piano teaching is flexible and imaginative, with lessons tailored to each student’s level, needs, and personality. Music communicates emotion, and I aim to inspire students to connect with the feeling behind the notes and develop the technical and musical skills to express it.
I take a holistic approach to piano teaching: alongside building solid technical and musical skills, my lessons develop sight‑reading, music theory understanding, musical knowledge, and confident aural awareness — the full set of skills a well‑rounded pianist needs.
How young can my child be to start piano lessons?
I use captivating, well-thought-out ways to introduce young children to piano lessons. Preschool children are nearly always ready for music lessons, but as a parent you will have to help them at home with the musical games they learn. If you are unsure whether your child is ready to start piano lessons, please call me for a meet up lesson to take your child through some musical activities to assess whether he or she would be able to cope with the piano lessons.
What piano level does my child need to be?
I teach piano students of any age from beginners to advanced levels. I welcome students who want to complete AMEB or Trinity College of London exams as well as beginners and students who would like to enjoy learning to play piano just for fun.
Why is the piano such a popular instrument for young children?
The piano is a very visual and tactile musical instrument. Learning piano gives an understanding of music, history, and art. It helps students in multitasking, working in an intelligent and time-efficient way, and handling projects easily. By playing piano, young children can develop their fine motor skills as well as their ear. There are lots of research papers supporting the fact that learning piano benefits general education subjects such as maths.
How much daily practice time does a beginner needs?
Daily piano practice is very important, but the amount is less important than the point of practice. Every practice session should have a goal. Practice goals are more important than setting time.
Do I need a Piano?
Students will need a piano in their home for their lessons and weekly practice. Suitable instruments will have 88 keys and preferably acoustic but can be a digital piano. If you don’t already have your own piano, please contact me regardless to discuss your options.
What are piano lessons rates?
$50 for 30 minutes, $75 for 45 minutes, $100 per hour. For younger children 30 minutes is normally enough. As your child progresses through to higher levels 45 minutes or an hour is usually more appropriate.
We couldn't be more pleased with the progress our daughters have made under Olga’s guidance. When they started, they had no prior experience with the piano, and within just a year, they have not only developed a solid foundation but have also successfully passed their first AMEB piano exam. Olga has been incredibly patient and encouraging, creating a supportive learning environment that has kept our daughters motivated and excited to learn. The lessons are well-structured, and Olga has a wonderful way of making complex concepts accessible for beginners. We highly recommend Olga to anyone looking for a skilled and supportive piano teacher!
Sharon & Matt Daly
I started piano lessons at the age of 5 and have always continued playing (I’m now in my 60’s). However I stopped having formal lessons with a teacher till early last year when I met Olga and decided to start studying again. She is a complete professional and I can’t believe how patient she is. She is always positive and I always look forward to my next weekly lesson. I highly recommend Olga for any student at any age.
Gary Rev
Olga is an exceptionally skilled piano teacher who taught me from Grade One to Grade 8 of Trinity College exams (including both practical and theoretical examinations). I also studied a solo performance certificate. I now practice law in Wellington but still play the piano and sing in my spare time, as well as write songs. I would highly recommend Olga as a piano teacher for all ages (she was my teacher from ages 8-19) and skill levels.
