Phavian's Piano and Flute Studio

Start learning with engaging piano lessons in Wheelers Hill.

Phavian's mission is to provide comprehensive and engaging music lessons in Piano or Flute.

Phavian's music lessons are based in Wheelers Hill and lessons are individual. Each lesson is designed to cater to each student’s specific strengths and weaknesses, interests and ability. As a tertiary qualified teacher Phavian is able to adjust each lesson accordingly.

OUR CLASSES

⭐ Piano Lessons

The piano is a universally loved and well known instrument versatile enough to play as a solo instrument and as part of as an ensemble or as the accompaniment. Starting piano lessons with Phavian will give you a strong understanding of piano which will be a great springboard for understanding western music – whether that be classical, pop, jazz or the blues!

Piano lessons are a fantastic opportunity to grow a love of music that will last a lifetime. Musicians are great at recognising patterns, reading and recalling knowledge. Learning piano also teaches a level of commitment and focus that is of great benefit to all students. Whether the goal is to learn for enjoyment or to complete an exam the piano is great instrument for this.

Phavian loves all forms of pieces, from jazz, pop to classical pieces, taking a holistic perspective in understanding music as part of a greater whole, taking the value out of every type of piece.

Piano lessons with Phavian will teach you many different skills

♪ Note Reading – a great way to quickly learn new music

♪ Improvising – a great way to create new music

♪ Chords and Scales – the fundamental building blocks of music

♪ Classical Repertoire – complex technical challenges and beautiful sounds

♪ Jazzy Repertoire – for when you want to spice things up

♪ Pop Repertoire – fantastic fun to play, and fantastic pieces to analyse as gateway into further understanding

⭐ Flute Lessons

The flute is a wonderful instrument that everyone can enjoy and its small size makes it portable. No heavy instrument to lug around! One caveat is that there is a bit of a limit as to the age that can play the flute as very young students may struggle to hold the instrument. Even still, students as young as 6 can begin flute lessons if they meet the physical requirements.

The flute is one of the oldest instruments that is versatile enough to play many different genres of music including classical, jazz and pop styles. It has a rich repertoire of pieces available starting from the French conservatory, to adaptations of pop music or even Irish folk tunes! It’s a beautiful soaring instrument that can play any melody but it also works in an ensemble with other flutes to form harmonies.

Taking flute lessons is great as either a first instrument or, if you already know an instrument, to gain a broader understanding of different types of instruments. It can be used as a stepping stone to a develop a stronger sense of melody and to fine tune different aspects of musicianship which aren’t commonly developed learning the piano.

In flute lessons with Phavian we will cover:

♪ Tone production

♪ Breath control

♪ Finger technique

♪ Artistic interpretation

♪ Technical ability

As well as the fundamentals of note reading and rhythm

We can also prepare for AMEB exams. With further consultation we can decide what will serve you best.

ABOUT US

For young beginner piano lessons, Phavian incorporates Whole Body Learning into lessons so that students learning is embedded within a multi-sensory approach to learning music. Students who feel the music understand the music beyond a mechanical movement. Rhythm and aural ability is emphasized from the beginning.

How many times have we heard a student who have memorized a piece but have no idea how to read a piece? How many students who have never composed a piece? Phavian's method puts exploration first. Students will be improvising and creating from the very first lesson - including using pieces from the method book to create their own music!

Let Phavian guide you through your beginner piano lessons in Wheelers Hill!