Enquiries are now open for instrumental music lessons for students in years 3-6 in 2024.
These lessons are offered by private providers. They have a weekly cost and occur during school times. After the initial registration of interest, all payments and ongoing communication about lessons take place between parents/caregivers and the lesson provider.
In some instances and after consultation between parents and teachers, some providers may offer lessons to younger students outside of class times, e.g., before school and at recess and lunchtime.
Please read the information below about each of the programs. You can choose to register your child’s interest using this Form or contact providers directly.
Lessons range in price from approximately $30 to $40 per 30-minute lesson.
Piano
“It’s my pleasure to offer one-on-one weekly Piano, Keyboard, & Recorder lessons at Woodend Primary School. I have taught music & played in top bands for 30+ years & have recently obtained a Music Degree. Music reading, theory, aural, history, & later composition, via music technology & improvisation.”
Daniel offers a mixture of styles from Classical to Rock, Pop, Jazz – tailored to the child. He is happy to advise on instrument hire or purchase. More background can be found on Facebook via Music Lessons Happy Valley – Daniel Aquilina.
Daniel can be contacted at 0422153152 or danielkeyboards@gmail.com for any queries.
Strings
Lessons for String instruments will be offered by Sian Williams. Sian has taught strings for over 15 years in many schools around Adelaide. She specialises in primary-aged children on violin, viola, and cello as well as offering theory tuition alongside or independent of a music lesson. Sian has an extensive background in music therapy assistant work with children who may be anxious, living with ASD, ADHD, auditory and sensory processing, dyslexia, and dysgraphia, and general social or academic challenges.
Sian offers an introductory year-long program before school for students in years 1 and 2 only (limited places) or standard one-on-one 30-minute lessons.
Sian can be contacted at 0417836179 or sian@internode.on.net for any queries.
Guitar
Guitar lessons with Paul Henson have been offered for many years. Paul offers lessons for Acoustic Guitar and Bass Guitar. Private and small group lessons are available.
Please register you interest on the form below and Paul wil be in contact.
Drums
Learn drums with Ed without needing to buy a drum kit straight away! Ed teaches all levels and uses the “Rockschool” AMEB syllabus which involves students to help them learn their own favorite songs as part of their assessments. Ed has successfully helped with hundreds of exam preparations, scholarship auditions, and performance preparations. He has also toured as a professional musician nationally and internationally, as well as working with renowned producers to record in the USA and has spent two years in a row on the judging panel of the South Australian Music awards.
Contact Ed about getting started next year at 0458290211 or ed.noblemusic@gmail.com.
Vocal Lessons
At this stage, we are unable to offer vocal lessons with Regina Crook during school times in 2024. If there is enough interest we will advertise for a new teacher to join our team.
As our school’s Music teacher, Regi, may be able to offer other opportunities for students to participate in specialised vocal performances throughout the year. If you believe this is something your child would be interested in, please register interest via the attached form.
Brass & Wind
An opportunity exists for students in years 5 & 6 to learn Trumpet, Trombone, or Tuba, Flute, Clarinet, or Saxophone at a discounted price through the Department for Education Instrumental Music Service. From time to time, vacancies for year 4 students may also arise. If you would like to be contacted about this, you can add your name to the waiting list here.