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Meet our experienced piano teachers in Sydney. Our team specialises in beginner to advanced piano lessons for children and adults. Every member in Explore Music strives to bring the best music learning experience to you and your family.
Our star Teachers
Angeline nathania
🎹 A dedicated pianist | Passionate Piano Teacher with over 10 years of Teaching Experience
📍 Home-visit (Across Sydney)
👦 All Ages & Levels
🎓 Bachelor of Piano Performance |Master of Music
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Angeline Nethania is a dedicated pianist and passionate piano teacher with over a decade of experience in the music industry. She hold a Bachelor degree in Music Performance as a full scholarship recipient in Chengdu, China and is now pursuing her Master pf Music degree in AIM, Sydney. Throughout her career, she has developed a strong foundation in both performance and music education, inspiring students of all ages and skill levels to grow in their musical journey.
With years of teaching experience, Angeline is known for her positive attitude, bubbly personality, and ability to build strong connections with her students. Her warm and encouraging approach creates a comfortable learning environment where students feel motivated, confident, and excited to learn.
From young children taking their first steps in music to adult beginners pursuing a lifelong dream, Angeline tailors her teaching methods to suit each individual's needs and goals. She believes that music should be a source of joy, creativity, and personal expression rather than pressure. Her lessons focus not only on developing technical skills and musical understanding but also on fostering a genuine love and appreciation for music.
Through patience, dedication, and enthusiasm, Angeline strives to help every student reach their potential while making the learning process enjoyable and rewarding.
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Inner West
• Ashfield
• Burwood
• Newtown
• Marrickville
• Petersham
• Summer Hill
• And Nearby SuburbsSydney CBD & Inner City
• Sydney CBD
• Surry Hills
• Redfern
• Pyrmont
• Waterloo
• Zetland
• Alexandria
• And Nearby SuburbsLower North Shore
• North Sydney
• Chatswood
• Mosman
• Crows Nest
• Lane Cove
• And Nearby SuburbsEastern Suburbs
• Bondi Junction
• Randwick
• Kensington
• Kingsford
• Maroubra
• And Nearby SuburbsSouth Sydney & St George
• Mascot
• Wolli Creek
• Arncliffe
• Kogarah
• Hurstville
• And Nearby Suburbs
yana strakhova
🎹 Russian Pianist
📍 Home-visit
👦 All Ages & Levels
🎓 AMusA (Piano) | Bachelor of Psychology
⭐️ Warm, Open-minded, Patient & Encouraging🏆 Competition Finalist & Award Winner-
Yana Strakhova is a focused, dedicated, confident and open-minded tutor in piano and music theory with extensive performance and accompaniment experience.
She began studying piano at the “LAD” Music School in Moscow at the age of 6, learning solfeggio, choir, and instrumental practice (piano). Later, Yana went on to complete the AMEB syllabus in Sydney and then achieved her Diploma of Piano Practice (AMusA) AMEB in 2019. She studied at Newtown High School of the Performing Arts, selective for music (Piano), completing Music 2 and Extension, earning her top marks and Band 6. She is also the finalist in several Sydney Eisteddfods since 2016.
Her Bachelor of Psychology and studies help her students overcome performance anxiety, build confidence and play boldly. She has planned music theory lessons and had experience working with children with autism. Her teaching style adapts to suit the individual needs of each student. Yana integrates her understanding of the human mind into her teaching. She specializes in creating a safe, positive learning space where students can express themselves while building a rock-solid technical foundation.
Yana is experienced in both piano for leisure, AMEB syllabus teaching and exam preparation. Teaching students aged 5 and above, including adult beginners. Yana’s excellent teaching has then led to collaborative practice with the musicians in choirs and ensembles. She proactively builds a strong support network between staff and families to provide a consistent, student-centered approach.
Yana’s lessons are engaging and she aims to create a safe, positive learning space where students can express themselves while building a rock-solid technical skills.
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Bayside & Inner South Sydney
• Banksia
• Arncliffe
• Wolli Creek
• Brighton-Le-Sands
• Rockdale
• Kogarah
• Carlton
• Sans SouciSt George
• Hurstville
• Penshurst
• MortdaleInner West & Inner City
• Sydenham
• St Peters
• Newtown
• RedfernSydney CBD
• Sydney CBD
Artura savage
🎹 Emerging Pianist
📍 Home-visit | Studio Teaching
👦 Beginners–Intermediate Levels
🎓 Bachelor of Arts | AMEB Grade 8 (Piano)
⭐️ Warm, Patient & Encouraging-
Artura Savage is an emerging piano teacher and musician with over 10 years of piano training and AMEB Grade 8 performance experience. She is currently studying a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Sydney, majoring in Digital Cultures and Music, where she continues to develop her understanding of music, creativity, performance, and contemporary culture.
Artura studied piano with Dr Aaron Chew, a professional piano teacher and composer based in Canberra, who guided her through her higher-level AMEB piano exams. In 2023, she completed her AMEB Grade 8 Piano Video Repertoire examination with an A Honours result, receiving positive feedback for her musical sensitivity, phrasing, tonal colour, stylistic awareness, and expressive interpretation. Artura has also participated for several years in the Australian National University Open School of Music’s Developing Musicians Program, studying with various teachers including Anna McDonald, Alina Zamfir and Ronan Apcar. Through the program, she developed experience in musicianship, chamber music, ensemble performance, and musical collaboration. She performed in numerous Open School concerts and played in a piano trio recorded for the Strike A Chord competition organised by Musica Viva Australia.
In addition to piano performance, Artura has explored composition and creative music-making. In January 2021, she attended a summer music program at Canberra Girls Grammar School organised by the Young Music Society Canberra, where she studied music and composition with Dr Robert Davidson from the University of Queensland. Her composition from the program was later orchestrated, strengthening her interest in musical storytelling and creative expression.
As a teacher, Artura aims to create a warm, patient, and encouraging learning environment. She believes that piano lessons should help students build strong foundations in technique, rhythm, sight reading, listening, and musical expression, while also developing confidence and enjoyment. Above all, Artura hopes to inspire students to grow at their own pace and develop a genuine love for music.
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Sydney CBD
St George
Riverwood
Narwee
Beverly Hills
Penshurst
Mortdale
Oatley
Hurstville
Carlton
Kogarah
Canterbury-Bankstown
Padstow
Revesby
Panania
East Hills
Bankstown
Inner South Sydney
Kingsgrove
Bexley North
Campsie
megan roberts
🎹 Versatile Pianist | Violin & Vocal Teacher
📍 Home-visit (Hills District & North-West Sydney)
👦 All Ages & Levels
🎓 Bachelor of Music | AmusA (Piano)
⭐️ Warm, Patient & Encouraging-
Megan is a piano teacher who was born and raised in regional New South Wales. She holds an AMusA in Piano and graduated with a Bachelor of Music from Central Queensland University in 2025. She has also completed high-level AMEB examinations in Classical Voice and Violin, giving her a broad musical background and appreciation for a variety of musical disciplines.
Megan is passionate about helping students develop confidence, strong technical skills, and a genuine love of music. She specialises in teaching young beginners and building solid foundations from an early age, but has experience teaching students of all ages, from 4- adult, as well as group keyboard classes.
With a creative and flexible approach, Megan tailors lessons to each student's individual goals and learning style. Whether a student is aiming for AMEB exams and performance opportunities or simply wants to enjoy learning piano and develop their skills, she strives to create engaging and supportive lessons that encourage lifelong music-making.
Alongside her piano teaching, Megan is currently studying to become a Royal Academy of Dance certified ballet teacher, allowing her to further explore her passion for the performing arts and expand her skills as an educator.
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Rouse Hill
North Kellyville
Kellyville
Beaumont Hills
Bella Vista
Norwest
Castle Hill
Box Hill
The Ponds
Stanhope Gardens
Kellyville Ridge
Glenwood
Schofields
Tallawong
Riverstone
Glenhaven
Baulkham Hills
Marsden Park
Colebee
Quakers Hill
Acacia Gardens
Parklea
*and nearby suburbs
eric xie
🎹 Emerging Pianist
📍 Home-visit | Studio Teaching
👦 Beginners–Intermediate Levels
🎓 AmusA (Piano) | University of NSW
⭐️ Responsible, Patient & Encouraging-
Eric is a passionate pianist and educator currently studying Actuarial Studies and Commerce at the University of New South Wales, holding an Associate in Music Australia (AMusA) in Piano. He brings a jubilant and encouraging energy to every lesson, creating an environment where students of all levels feel motivated and inspired to develop a genuine love for music.
Through two years of teaching, Eric has worked with students ranging from complete beginners to those working towards their AMEB examinations. His lessons are flexible and student-centred, shaped around each individual's goals and interests, empowering students to explore and express new ideas every week. He places a strong emphasis on balancing technical proficiency with emotional expression, ensuring students build a solid foundation while learning to connect with music in an authentic and personal way. Drawing from both modern pop and classical repertoire, he keeps lessons fresh and engaging, helping students discover the many possibilities the piano has to offer.
Still actively developing as a pianist himself, Eric draws on his own ongoing journey to relate to students with patience and genuine understanding. He hopes to share not just his knowledge and expertise, but the same deep enthusiasm for music that continues to shape his own playing, inspiring each student to leave their own personal mark on music and carry a new perspective with them into everyday life.
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jason yuan
🎹 Virtuoso Pianist | Improviser
📍 Home-visit
👦 All Ages & Levels
🎓 Naturally gifted
⭐️ Passionate, Excellent, Patiente & Kind-
Jason is a instinctive pianist, as well as a passionate and dedicated piano teacher. Through extensive study of composers such as Frédéric Chopin and years of exploration in music theory, he has developed a unique system for musical composition. He has studied under Professor Kirill Monorosi—a renowned pianist from Moscow Conservatorium and Diploma prize-winner of the 2009 J. S. Bach International Piano Competition in Würzburg, Germany.
A a pianist, improviser, and composer, he brings both technical proficiency and creative expression into his teaching. His lessons focus not only on building strong musical foundations, but also on encouraging students to explore imagination, interpretation, and personal expression at the piano. He believes that teaching is not only about sharing knowledge, but also about discovering new dimensions of music alongside the students. His teaching approach encourages curiosity, creativity, confidence, and helping each student find their own voice in music.
Jason welcomes students of all ages and levels, aiming to make every lesson inspiring, enjoyable, and meaningful.
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North Sydney
Waverton
Artarmon
Chatswood
Wollstonecraft
North Sydney
Maria lukmanto
🎹 Academic Pianist
📍 Home-visit | Studio Teaching
👦 Beginners–Intermediate Levels
🎓 Bachelor of Music Performance | Master of Education
⭐️ Gentle, Patient & Encouraging-
Maria is an experienced classical piano teacher with almost a decade of teaching experience across different countries. Holding a Bachelor of Music in Performance and a Master of Education, Maria combines artistic excellence with mindful teaching methods to create lessons that are inspiring. She has worked with a diverse range of students—from young beginners taking their first steps in music to advanced pianists preparing for performances. Her global teaching experience has equipped her with the ability to adapt her style to various cultural backgrounds, learning needs and musical ambitions.
Maria’s career includes significant academic leadership roles. She began as an Assistant Lecturer in classical piano before advancing to Full Lecturer, mentoring students in performance, music theory, and history. She later served as Academic Dean at a performing arts institution, where she designed curricula, mentored faculty, and organised recitals, masterclasses, and conferences to nurture talents and strengthen the music community.
Her lessons focus on building a solid foundation in technique, musicality, sight-reading, and performance skills. She is passionate about helping students grow in confidence, whether preparing for exams, competitions, recitals, or playing for personal enjoyment.
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Epping
Eastwood
alan huang
🎹 Passionate Educator
📍 Studio Teaching (Ashfield)
👦 All Ages & Levels | Excellent with kids
🎓 Bachelor of Piano Performance
⭐️ Highly-experienced, Warm, Patient & Kind-
A dedicated and experienced piano teacher with over 12 years of teaching experience, Alan Huang brings both musical depth and thoughtful, creative approach to his lessons. He holds a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance and has been monitored by renowned pianists including Jemma Kim, Quang Hong Liu (Winner of the 2011 Lev Vlassenko Piano Competition), and Evgeny Ukhanov, a finalist in the Sydney International Piano Competition.
From 2026, Alan formed a partnership with Explore Music and together, they create a vibrant and supportive environment for students of all backgrounds. Alan believes hat music is a language that can be seen, felt and experienced-not just heard. His teaching focuses on helping students build a strong connection with music, guiding them toward a flow state where playing becomes natural, expressive and truly enjoyable. He sees teaching not only as a way to pass on knowledge, but as a shared journey of musical discovery.
He works with beginners and advanced students of all ages, adapting each lesson to suit the individual student's pace, goals and interest. His approach encourages creativity and curiosity, helping every student find their own voice on the piano.
PAOLO CAMPANARI BRANCONDI
🎹 Italian Award-winning Performer | Pianist | Composer | Accordionist | Piano Educator
📍 Home-visit
👦 Beginner to Intermediate
🎓 Ancona Conservatorium of Music
🏆 Prize winner of National Accordion Competition
⭐️ Energetic, Funny, Encouraging & Engaging | Over 20 years of Teaching Experience-
Paolo Campanari Brancondi is an Italian born, Conservatory trained musician (Accordion, Piano, and Singing), composer, teacher, actor and performer, with over 20 years of teaching experience.
He is a highly accomplished piano accordionist and pianist based in Sydney. Paolo started studying piano accordion when he was 8, and at the age of 11 he composed his first original piece for accordion.
Paolo graduated at the Academy of Fine Arts (Painting) in 2001, and at the Conservatory of Music (Concert Piano Accordion, in Pesaro first, up to Grade 5, then in Ancona, until Graduation) in 2004.
Back in his home Country, he has performed as a solo musician, as well as in several different ensembles, playing various styles of music: classical, pop, folk, Balkan, Klezmer, jazz, soul, and funk, with accordion and piano.
Since his early days in Australia, after moving from Italy in 2012, Paolo started performing with many Australian musicians. Beside his activity as an on-stage musician, Paolo is also deeply engaged as a teacher, providing tuitions on Piano and Piano Accordion for kids, teenagers, and adults.
Paolo also holds other talents, such as acting and singing. He has performed in plays, musicals (etc "The Rocky Horror Show", in the role of Riff Raff) and comedies, as well as voice-overs for several TV commercials and short films back in Italy.
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Sylvania
Sylvania Waters
Taren Point
Caringbah
Caringbah South
Woolooware
Cronulla
Burraneer
Kurnell
Miranda
Gymea
Gymea Bay
alyssa chalmers
🎹 German-Japanese Pianist
📍 Currently on Leave
👦 All Ages & Levels
🎓 Bachelor of Piano Performance
⭐️ Energetic & Engaging🏆 Competition Finalist & Award Winner-
Alyssa Chalmers is an accomplished pianist and passionate educator. She currently holds the Bachelor of Music (Performance) with Honours at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Beginning her piano studies at the age of seven, Alyssa’s early musical promise led her to the prestigious Conservatorium High School, where she studied under renowned pianist Dr. Scott Davie. Throughout her musical journey, Alyssa has been recognised with numerous scholarships and has earned a place on the Dean’s List of Academic Excellence. As a soloist and chamber musician, she has regularly performed at prestigious venues including the Sydney Opera House, City Recital Hall, and Verbrugghen Hall. In 2020, she was honoured with an invitation to perform a solo recital for the Governor of New South Wales, Her Excellency Margaret Beazley at Government House. She has distinguished herself in both national and international competitions, including winning the Conservatorium High School’s Concerto Competition, being the finalist in the 2022 Osaka International Music Competition, and receiving a prize in the 2025 Marilyn Meyer Chopin Award.
Since 2019, Alyssa has taught piano to students of all ages and skill levels—ranging from young beginners to HSC-level musicians. She offers expert guidance through AMEB exams, music theory and aural skills. Her own early education in the Suzuki method has shaped her flexible, student-centred teaching approach. Alyssa tailors her lessons to suit each student’s individual goals and learning style, aiming to inspire a deep love for music and confident musicianship.
Maria Stadnik
🎹 German Pianist
📍 Currently on Leave
👦 All Ages & Levels
🎓 Bachelor of Piano Performance
⭐️ Creative & Engaging-
Maria Stadnik was born in Zurich, Switzerland and moved to the USA at a young age where she soon began taking piano lessons. In 2014, 2015 and 2016 she won Gold Medals at the ISSMA District and State Competitions and in Washington D.C. the first prize at the International Theater Festival of Children and Youth.
In Germany, Maria undertook studies with Professor Martina Bauer as part of the University of Performing Arts Pre-College Munich while completing high school. During this time she performed at the Stars and Rising Stars-Musical Encounters in Munich Festival and won first prizes at the Jugendmusiziert Regional, State and National Competitions.
Maria moved to Sydney, Australia in 2021 to study piano with Dr. Paul-Rickard Ford and to complete a Bachelors of Music and Advanced Studies (Performance) majoring in Piano and International Relations at the University of Sydney. She has a passion for teaching music with 7 years of teaching experience.
Darae Lee
🎹 Korean Pianist
📍 Currently on Leave
👦 All Ages & Levels
🎓 Music Therapist | Bachelor of Piano Performance
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Darae is a pianist, educator, and Registered Music Therapist (RMT) based in Sydney, Australia. She studied piano at Deokwon Arts High School in Seoul and graduated with honors from Sejong University. She later completed a Master of Music Therapy at Western Sydney University, supported by the Vice-Chancellor’s Academic Excellence Scholarship, and graduated with Distinction.
Darae is also a certified secondary school music teacher in South Korea and previously taught at the Conservatory of Music in Fez, Morocco, where she also served as a judge for piano competitions.
With over 10 years of experience in private piano teaching, she works with students of all ages and levels. Her structured and supportive teaching approach helps students achieve their individual goals, whether playing for enjoyment or preparing for graded examinations.
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