Enquiries are now open for instrumental music lessons for students in Years 3-6 in 2025.
These lessons are offered by private providers at a weekly cost and take place during school hours. Payments and communication regarding lessons are managed directly between parents/caregivers and the lesson provider.
In some cases, and after consultation with teachers and parents, providers may offer lessons to younger students outside of class times (e.g., before school, recess, or lunch). If you are interested, please speak with your child’s teacher to determine if this option is suitable.
Lessons range in price from approximately $30 to $40 for a 30-minute session.
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.
Contact Daniel:
Phone: 0422 153 152
Email: danielkeyboards@gmail.com
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.
Contact Sian:
Phone: 0417 836 179
Email: sian@internode.on.net
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:
Phone: 0458 290 211
Email: ed.noblemusic@gmail.com
Guitar
Paul Henson provides lessons for Acoustic and Bass Guitar, with options for private or small group sessions.
Paul Henson started playing guitar at the age of 13. Living just around the corner from his first guitar teacher, Eric Marshall—a leading jazz guitarist in South Australia—he had the good fortune of learning from an exceptional mentor. At 18, Paul was fortunate to study under Guy Strazollio, a French jazz guitarist (known for his work with Vince Jones, Australia’s iconic crooner and trumpet player). Guy introduced him to a deep study of scales and chord relationships, expanding his musical understanding.
Paul has supported renowned artists such as Renée Geyer, Joan Armatrading, Courtney Pine, and Blood, Sweat & Tears. His performance highlights include gigs at Grand Prix Balls, the Manly Jazz Festival, the Port Jazz Festival, live-to-air performances on Triple J in Sydney and Adelaide, and opening events for the Adelaide Fringe and Canberra Comedy Festival—all while continuing to teach the instrument he loves.
Paul also studied for an Associate Diploma in Performing Arts (Jazz) for two years and was the only student across all three years to receive a Distinction in performance for his recital.
His teaching philosophy is rooted in fostering a love for music. Preparing students for performances and mentoring ensembles has been incredibly rewarding, especially seeing so many young musicians progress through high school music programs and beyond.
Contact Paul:
SMS: 0425 876 219
Email: paulhenson774@gmail.com
Vocals
Currently, we are unable to offer private vocal lessons during school hours in 2025. If there is sufficient interest, we will seek a new vocal teacher.
In the meantime, students interested in vocal training are encouraged to join the Junior Choir (Years 3 and 4) or Senior Choir (Years 5 and 6).
Brass & Wind
Students in Years 5 and 6 have the opportunity to learn Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Flute, Clarinet, or Saxophone at a discounted rate through the Department for Education Instrumental Music program. Occasionally, vacancies for Year 4 students arise.
For any inquiries, please contact Aimee Aparicio via Seesaw Messages.