Yandina State School is a growing school of approximately 350 students located on School Road, Yandina. The school prides itself on over 135 years of education and community involvement. Our school motto ‘Together we Grow’ is underpinned by our three values - Family, Friendship, Future. We are a school that promotes Reading and we are enacting the Australian Curriculum. Our staff are highly skilled, experienced and dedicated to making a positive difference to the students' academic learning, physical and emotional wellbeing and social emotional growth. Yandina State School creates a safe, supportive school environment through the application of the school wide positive behaviour program based on our school rules 'I am safe', 'I am respectful' and 'I am a learner'. Yandina State School is part of the North Coast Region and is a co-educational facility catering for students from Prep Year to Year 6. Class organisation comprises mainly of single-age (straight) year levels and a small number of composite classrooms. In 2023 students are allocated across 15 classes.

My vision is to make the experience of learning an instrument one of joy and excitement, to inspire a passion and love for music. Any student interested in music has the ability to learn and I want to help you reach your musical goals and aspirations. Lessons are both educational and fun! I adapt different teaching methods to bring out the best in each individual.??FREE 30 min trial for your first lesson!*?Piano, Flute, Saxophone, Guitar and Music Theory tuition.?All styles taught from classical to modern.??Ages: Piano & Music Theory: 3 and above?Flute & Saxophone: 7 and above?Guitar & Bass: 6 and above??Lessons are held in Nambour, or at your home for an additional $6.??Lessons start from just $15pp. Classes are structured for both individuals, and group lessons. Please contact me for more information on the groups that are available.??ONLINE LESSONS are available via video platforms Zoom and Messenger. Following each lesson you will receive personalised notes on our lesson and guidance for practice, delivered straight to your inbox! Lesson rates remain the same.

Piano Teachers

Ray has 20 years of teaching experience. He has taught privately, in colleges and in music stores. He also has extensive recording and performance experience. All ages, levels & styles. $25 per half hour, discounts for up front payment toward 4 week blocks. Solo CD release (guitars, most bass + keyboards, all recorded and mixed at Ray's studio) https://soundcloud.com/raykostiainen Videos https://www.youtube.com/raykostiainen Skype lessons also available! Paypal payments accepted. Gigging regularly with http://www.backroomvegas.com Things you might like to learn� acoustic, electric & bass guitar, your favourite songs/solos/riffs in any style you like, such as (country, easy listening, jazz, punk, grunge, rock, metal, pop, funk, Latin, r'n'b, blues, to progressive technical styles). For those that want to dig a little deeper and would like to study more specific topics such as � - soloing (shredding, tapping, arpeggio sweeping & alternate picking techniques), - improvisation (practical application of scales & theory), - bass finger & slap playing, - ear training (relative pitch) & playing songs by ear, - advanced rhythm concepts (syncopation, linear arranged grooves, analyzing complex rhythms, accenting, sub divisions, rhythm times tables & layered rhythms), - theory (modes, scales, pentatonic scales, arpeggios, intervals, triads & inverted chordal approaches), - music reading and writing skills, - technique (reliving isometric tension), - creativity (song writing, composing & arranging). Blue card owner. ABN: 64228231410

I provide tuition for guitar (electric and acoustic), and bass. I always make lessons fun, with 30 years of playing experience and having taught my first student in 1993. I possess an extensive knowledge of music theory and harmony, and have a home studio setup for teaching and recording. My music lessons help students get the FACCTS. (Fun, Achievement, Confidence, Creativity and Teamwork.) - to discover and enjoy making music, and explore their abilities to learn a new skill. I teach all styles, from kids aged 6 upwards learning the basics, to pop, rock, blues and jazz. The fastest way to progress as a student is to practice at home, building the muscle (including brain) memory - so to ignite the passion for playing, I teach tunes that the student loves, right from the start. We gently incorporate technique and music theory through those tunes, as well as through exercises that ensure that they become a well-rounded musician. I am a registered AMEB (Australian Music Examinations Board) enroller and will help you or your child prepare and pass AMEB or "rock school" music grades. The learning environment at my Diddillibah studio is relaxed but professional, with free wi-fi available and I possess a current QLD "Working with Children" Blue Card. As a student, at the end of each term you receive a professionally recorded and mixed MP3 recording of a song that you have learned. You can use this to track your progress and play to your family, friends or the world! I will also keep a log of your progress and set weekly homework to keep you moving forward on your musical journey. Price is $20 for small group (2-3 students) lessons and $35 for individual lessons. Group lessons are a popular choice as they are lots of fun through being in a team. They also help ensure motivation to practice (to keep up with the other players), and introduce learning to play in group situations. Get in touch to book or discuss your options. If you're not satisfied I offer a money-back guarantee.

Instrumental teacher

The adventure begins here.. I teach from my home studio and have created beautifully illustrated music songbooks for all the beginner levels into the more intermediate and advanced stages of learning. Each song is selected to increase your awareness of rhythm and melodic form, while also giving you a foundational understanding of the patterns behind music, ways to accompany a melody creatively and skills to recognise notation signs and symbols. It's all about the movement of the melody. You'll feel the rhythm, express yourself stunningly and be inspired to create as you go! Music is a beautiful gift to bring joy to both the performer and the listener. Your adventure start here! Fully qualified instructor with over 20 years of teaching experience in the music classroom, music director of various music ensembles and professional music tutor for the individual student. I hold a Bachelor of Music with a piano major and flute minor. Students of all ages are welcome! Classes are motivating, encouraging and employ a range of styles such as chord-based methods, contemporary popular music, score reading and classical AMEB standards.

Music teacher

Christensen's offer both 'Music Discovery' classes for children 4 to 7 years plus Musical Instrument lessons for all ages on guitar, ukulele, keyboard, piano, violin, saxophone, flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone and bass guitar. Instrument rental is also available for Christensen's students. Music Discovery Classes (4 maximum per class) : Young children can make the ideal start with music through these exclusive well structured and fun small group classes. Children learn about and gain hands-on experience with many different musical instruments and gain a good basic understanding of essential music theory, signs and symbols. Children's Instrument Lessons (2 to 3 max group classes) : Children of all ages from 6 yrs can learn instrument playing skills through our balanced but easy approach. Our learning material is designed to develop a student's natural 'ear', feel and rhythm abilities (which is overlooked by most schools and teachers), as well as teaching music reading and theory in an easy-to-understand way. Christensen's produce much of their student learning material themselves including enjoyable original songs with play-along accompaniments. Note: We don't do exams which place unnecessary pressure on students and can grossly limit a player's diversity of skills and musical abilities. For adults we offer high quality individual lessons on most instruments. It's never too late to learn an instrument ! The teacher is Rod Christensen who is a skilled multi-instrumentalist, professional musician and music teacher with over 40 years experience including having taught as an instrumental music teacher for Education Queensland. Above all, Rod relates well to children and adults alike. Keryn handles bookings and enquiries, student scheduling, accounts and assists in the production of learning material. We also service and repair most Wind and Brass musical instruments such as saxophones, flutes, clarinets, trumpets and trombones.