Pianos are versatile instruments, used in all types of music and ensembles, as well as solo and to accompany other instruments of singers.

To learn the piano, you need to have access to a piano or to a good quality keyboard with weighted keys for practice at home.

Instruments in the Piano/Keyboard Family include:

  • Piano

  • Keyboard

  • organ

  • piano accordian.

Teaching staff:

  • Judy Barker

    YRC studios, Young Murringo Public School

    I’m Judy, a vocal and piano/keyboard tutor. I love working with students of all ages to help them find their voice and bring out their own passion for music. I have been performing for many years in musical theatre, bands playing everything from jazz, funk, R & B, musical theatre to pop and rock, and performing these styles solo on vocals and keyboard. I believe everyone’s life is richer with music in it. Where there is joy in singing and playing, there is joy in listening!

    Bachelor of Science AMEB Certificate of Performance in Singing for Leisure

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  • Wendy Brooks

    YRC studios. Cowra and Young

    Like many children growing up in regional NSW in the 1960s and 70s, I learnt piano from the local Josephite nuns. I had never seen a grand piano until I auditioned at Sydney Conservatorium, so I really love the opportunities that regional conservatoriums provide for our students.

    I love the light bulb moments in teaching, when students find the answers or the techniques that work for them, or when they achieve something after a great deal of effort. I delight in helping students find the connections across various subjects or different aspects of their learning.

    Learning an instrument is a long-term project, and I see the positive relationships between teachers and their students as crucial to the learning process.

    Bachelor of Music Education

    Master of Music (Music Education)

    Master of Education (Educational Leadership)

    PhD

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  • Margaret Edwards

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  • Amanda Isbester

    YRC studios, Young

    Hi, my name is Amanda, and I am a piano tutor. I like working with students to guide and support them towards their individual music goals, and to create a positive music experience for all. I enjoy listening to a wide range of genres, and believe music is a wonderful addition to our daily lives, whether it be as a listener or as a performer. At the piano, I enjoy playing music from the Classical, Romantic & Impressionist periods, and have always been a big fan of Ragtime. I also like to accompany other instruments and appreciate any chance I get to collaborate with others.

    AMEB Certificate of Performance, Piano Bachelor of Business (Accounting/Management) Master of Commerce (Business Law/Finance/General Management) Certified Practising Accountant (CPA)

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  • Ingrid Owens

    YRC studios, Young St Anne’s Catholic School. Temora St Mary’s Catholic School, Young Temora Public School Temora West Public School Young Public School

    Ingrid is a flute, piano, clarinet, and saxophone tutor at YRC. Her love of music began at a very early age through listening and movement, naturally growing into a passion for creating music herself.

    With a strong background in classical music, Ingrid has performed with a wide range of ensembles across the country. More recently, she has embraced the rich and expressive world of jazz, expanding both her performance and teaching practice.

    Ingrid strongly believes in the value of the social and collaborative aspects of music-making for personal health and wellbeing. She enjoys performing both for and with others and is an enthusiastic participant in YRC’s student concert program.

    As a teacher, Ingrid finds great fulfilment in supporting students to build confidence and self-belief, and in celebrating their progress as they achieve their individual musical goals.

    Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)

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