Welcome
Learning piano awakens the mind, deepens creativity, and invites you to grow—one note at a time. It’s not about being perfect. It’s about showing up, staying curious, and finding your voice. I guide students of all ages to build real skills, reconnect with their bodies, and play with meaning and confidence—no matter where they're starting from. 🌱 If you're ready to explore your potential, I’d love to walk that path with you.
A Deeper Calling
Playing the piano has been a lifelong journey—one shaped by dedication, deep learning, and steady growth. I hold an LMusA, a Bachelor of Music (Honours), and a Master of Teaching, with recognition including the Joan Earle Classical Prize and the UCSI International Gold Award. Performing with ensembles such as the Monash Academy Orchestra has enriched my musicianship and strengthened my connection to the stage. Over the past 13 years of teaching, I’ve had the privilege of getting to know all kinds of personalities, giving me an appreciation for a diverse range of perspectives. My contribution to the broader music community includes roles as Manager for the Victorian Music Teachers' Association and Treasurer for the 2024 Australasian Piano Pedagogy Conference. Each new student brings a unique story, and I’m grateful to continue walking this musical path—one lesson, one relationship, and one note at a time.
About Hanford
Music and movement captivate me. The deeper the experience, the fewer words suffice—listening enthralls and disenthralls while performing envelops. At the keyboard, inner organisation is rendered as vibration in the air. Learning music is not only a skill—it is a path of transformation. It invites us to grow, to listen inwardly, and to express outwardly with courage and clarity. Through sound, we access something timeless. Let's breathe together.
Collaborations
- Annual Program: $3600
- In-studio Coaching tailors tuition
- Piano Events maximise motivation
- Theory Sessions broaden brilliance
- Occasional Visit: $120
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Inside the Studio
Piano learning here is an ongoing process—supported by personalised, in-person coaching that honours both discipline and discovery. I teach with intention, using a levelled assessment rubric to track progress in movement, repertoire, and musical understanding. I believe in offering guidance when it’s needed, and also in knowing when to step back—allowing students space to explore and grow in their own time. Students are welcome to join free theory sessions on Tuesday evenings, designed to strengthen musical literacy in a supportive environment. Performance opportunities and enrichment activities are available throughout the year to spark motivation and broaden experience. This is a space where commitment meets curiosity, and where each student is supported with attention, patience, and respect.