Ross Street, Forest Lodge NSW, Australia
Piano Lessons | Theory Lessons
Bio
Have piano lessons at a boutique Studio in Forest Lodge – close to the City and Inner West – with a piano teacher who is an active concert pianist and who has over 20 years experience teaching all ages and levels.
Brieley has assisted her students to develop a strong foundation as beginners, earn high grades for AMEB practical exams, attain AMEB Diplomas from as young as ten years old, graduate with bachelor and masters degrees, be prizewinners in competitions and eisteddfods, and to audition successfully for school music scholarships and acceptance into specialised performance-focused programs and tertiary degrees.
Brieley is a Steinway Educational Partner, member of the Music Teachers’ Association of NSW, and has been invited to be an adjudicator/examiner for organisations such as the Queensland Conservatorium, University of Queensland School of Music, Australian Institute of Music, Sydney Eisteddfod and the Sydney Conservatorium High School. She has previously been the piano teacher at St Joseph’s College (Gregory Terrace) in Brisbane, Head of Piano at the New England Conservatorium in Armidale, and was Lecturer in Classical Piano at the Australian Institute of Music in Sydney from 2020-2024.
Please feel welcome to contact Brieley for further information or to enquire about a free trial lesson.
Teaching Info
Being part of Brieley’s Studio means having one-to-one practical lessons on a grand piano in a relaxed and focused environment; receiving regular Studio Newsletters which provide updates and information; taking part in competition rehearsals and a Student Concert each year in a professional venue on a concert piano, and being part of a boutique Studio of interested learners.
In lessons, Brieley focuses on assisting her piano students to develop a solid technical and musical foundation; read music scores; play with appropriate sound production and a strong sense of rhythm; study music theory and texts to support music understanding; think critically and independently; prepare for upcoming performances; grow skills in collaborative playing, and gain technical skill so as to be able to play advanced repertoire.
Brieley’s students are encouraged to perform in local eisteddfods, school concerts, online competitions, national/international competitions and concert events.
“…(student) was awarded his AMusA on piano today. Yahoo! Thanks to his teacher Brieley Cutting for all your perseverance and dedication with a fifteen year old, laid-back boy…”
Parent of Student
“…You have a wonderful way with children, I have enjoyed observing the lessons…Your future students will be blessed to have you as their teacher…”
Parent of Student
“… I have appreciated and enjoyed learning piano from you, thank you for all your work the last year. I have confidence now that I can continue the journey towards higher qualifications and enjoyment of my instrument…”
Tertiary Student
“…we will miss your expertise, friendship and crazy sense of humour..."
