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More than 1,000 hours teaching children, teenagers and adults privately and through music schools.
Private piano lessons · Rochedale South
Enjoy learning. See your progress.
Personalised weekly piano lessons for children, teenagers and adults—built around your interests, goals and a clear sense of progress.
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Teaching philosophy
Progress matters most when learning stays enjoyable.
Students learn best when they look forward to lessons and understand how they are improving. Each lesson balances enjoyment, strong foundations and practical goals.
Rather than forcing every student through the same program, Reuben adapts repertoire, explanations and lesson pace to the individual.
- Goals shaped around the student
- Clear feedback and visible milestones
- Creativity alongside reading and technique
- Encouragement without losing direction
Why learn with Reuben
Professional training. Personal attention.
A working musician and experienced educator who can meet students at their current level and help them move forward.
Jazz Piano
Graduated from Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, with extensive classical training and AMEB experience.
Current clearance
Professional experience including current piano teaching at Brisbane Christian College.
Who lessons are for
Your starting point is welcome.
Students do not need prior experience—only an interest in learning and access to an instrument for practice.
Young beginners
An encouraging introduction to rhythm, reading, technique and the enjoyment of making music. Generally suitable from age five.
Teenagers
Lessons shaped around musical interests, school goals, exams, auditions or a desire to play with greater confidence.
Adult learners
A supportive path for first-time learners, returning pianists and adults who want to explore a new style.
Jazz-focused students
Specialist help with improvisation, harmony, lead sheets, comping, jazz language and creative musicianship.
How lessons begin
A simple start.
Send an enquiry
Tell Reuben the student's age, experience, goals and preferred lesson times.
Free trial lesson
Visit the studio for 30 minutes, meet Reuben and experience how a lesson works.
Choose a lesson
Select a 30, 45 or 60-minute weekly time that fits the student's needs.
Begin the term
Secure a regular time and receive an invoice for the remaining school-term lessons.
What you can learn
Foundations, creativity and individual goals.
Lessons can follow a structured pathway, focus on a particular style or combine several areas according to the student's interests.
- Classical, jazz, contemporary and pop
- Improvisation, lead sheets and creativity
- Music reading, rhythm and theory
- Technique and strong foundations
- AMEB and ABRSM exam preparation
- Auditions and performances
Lesson options
Clear pricing.
Lessons run weekly during Queensland school terms and are invoiced by the term after the free trial.
30 minutes$40Popular for beginners
45 minutes$60More time to develop
60 minutes$80Depth for advanced goals
Starting partway through a term? You will only be invoiced for the remaining scheduled lessons.
The studio
Private lessons in Rochedale South.
Students learn on an acoustic upright piano in a dedicated home studio with convenient street parking.
A comfortable weekly routine
- Weekday daytime, afternoon and evening availability
- A fixed weekly time during the school term
- Parents always welcome to remain during lessons
- Guidance when choosing a piano or keyboard
- Books and materials selected for the student
Client experiences
“I really enjoy my lessons with Reuben and always have a great time. Piano has become a really fun hobby, and Reuben has a great way of explaining things. He breaks down key concepts in a way that makes them very easy to understand.”
Frequently asked questions
Starting piano lessons
Who are lessons for?
Lessons are available from around age five through adulthood, from complete beginners to advanced players. Some four-year-olds may be accepted when a parent believes they are ready.
Can parents sit in?
Yes. Parents are always welcome to attend, and their involvement is often encouraged for younger children.
Do I need a piano at home?
Regular access to an instrument is important. A fully weighted 88-key digital piano is a practical starting point for many students, and Reuben can help you choose an appropriate instrument.
What styles can I learn?
Lessons can include classical, jazz, contemporary and pop music, alongside improvisation, music theory, reading and technique. Jazz and contemporary piano are particular strengths.
Do you prepare students for exams?
Yes. Lessons can prepare students for AMEB or ABRSM examinations, as well as auditions and performances.
How does term billing work?
Lessons are invoiced as a full school-term block after the free trial. Students beginning partway through a term pay only for the remaining scheduled lessons.
Can a lesson be rescheduled?
A lesson may be rescheduled with at least 24 hours' notice, subject to availability. Each lesson can be moved once and should normally be completed within the same term.
Free trial lesson
Take the first step without committing to a term.
Tell Reuben about the student and your preferred times. You'll normally receive an email response within 24 hours, excluding Sundays.