Four studios · Sydney · ages 4+

Piano & violin lessons Keys to your heart

Lessons in Carlingford, Fairfield, Epping and Cherrybrook. We teach the instrument properly — and give every student a room to play for the people they love.

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4Sydney studios

8Specialist teachers

4⁺Ages welcome

AMEBExam preparation

01The academy

A small school with a serious ear

Horizon Music Academy began with one teacher, one piano and a wish: to give students somewhere to play for the people they love. Four studios later, that idea still shapes every lesson we teach.

We keep classes one-to-one. Teachers are matched to students, not the other way round, and progress is measured by the things a student can actually do — a piece they can perform, a scale they can hear, a mistake they can fix on their own.

“Technical ability follows confidence. Our job is to build both.”
Ms Charity · Founder

Meet the teachers

Students and their teacher performing together on stage at a Horizon concert

4 Studios across Sydney

02What we teach

Four ways to grow a musician

Piano and violin are the instruments. Theory and exam preparation are what turn playing into musicianship. Every course is built around one student at a time.

01 Piano Lessons Instrument Individual lessons for all ages — from the very first five-finger position through to advanced students preparing for AMEB exams. 02 Violin Lessons Instrument One-to-one violin tuition that nurtures students from first-position bowing through to advanced performance level. 03 Music Theory Foundations Reading, harmony and aural skills taught alongside the instrument, so students understand what they are playing — and can start writing their own. 04 AMEB Preparation Exams Structured preparation across technical work, aural training, sight reading and repertoire, grade by grade, without the pressure of a single set of works.

All lessons and levels

03Try it here

Play the room

A playable grand, modelled in the browser. Tap the keys, use your computer keyboard, or sit back and let it play a refrain. Sound on.

Ready when you are

00notes played

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KeyboardA W S E D F … up to '
SoundA warm chamber patch, synthesised live — nothing to download.
MouseDrag the keys left to right to sweep the whole two octaves.

04How we teach

Three things we get right

The curriculum is flexible; the principles are not.

Tailored lessons

Every plan is written around one student — their learning style, their goals, their week.

An encouraging room

Students are free to experiment, make mistakes and grow, because nobody performs their best while afraid of getting it wrong.

A complete musician

Technique, theory, listening and performance are taught together, so skill becomes musicianship.

05From our studios

Concerts, certificates and ordinary Tuesdays

Violin students performing with their teacher at a Horizon recital — Recital01

A student performing on the grand piano at a Horizon studio recital — Solo02

Students receiving certificates at the end of term — Certificates03

Two students playing the grand piano together at a Horizon recital — In lesson04

Two young students playing a duet together — Duet05

A student learning piano with their teacher at Horizon — Weekly06

06The people

Eight teachers, one standard

Meet them all

Piano

Ms CharityFounder

Founder & Piano Instructor

Piano

Mr Jay

Piano Instructor

Violin

Mr Alvin

Violin Instructor

Violin

Ms Jessie

Violin Instructor

07Where we teach

Four rooms across Sydney

Each studio keeps its own character and its own families. Choose the one closest to home — or the one whose teacher fits best.

01 Carlingford 5 Darwin St 02 Fairfield 68 Churchill St 03 Epping 95 Carlingford Road 04 Cherrybrook 19 Woodcrest Place

08Families

What parents and students say

I couldn’t be happier with my experience at Horizon Music Academy. The teachers are incredibly talented and supportive.

★★★★★

The music lessons at Horizon Music Academy have been a game-changer for my child. They have grown so much as a musician.

★★★★★

Horizon Music Academy has given my child so much more than just music skills — the confidence and joy they’ve gained is priceless.

★★★★★

09Getting started

Three steps to your first lesson

No audition, no minimum commitment. Just tell us a little about the student.

Tell us about the student

Age, instrument, and what they would love to be able to play. Two minutes on the enrolment form.

We match a teacher

We suggest a studio and a teacher for the first trial lesson — in person, at a time that suits your week.

Start lessons

Weekly 30 or 45 minute lessons, with a plan and a term goal after the first few weeks.

10Questions

Good to know

Still unsure about something? Call 0410 012 686 or email the team — a person answers.

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What instruments do you teach?

Piano and violin lessons for all ages and skill levels, from complete beginners through to advanced students.

What ages do you cater to?

Students of all ages — typically from four years old through to adults. Ms Charity specialises in young beginners from age four.

Do you offer trial lessons?

Yes. Get in touch to arrange a trial lesson so you can experience the teaching style before committing.

How long is a lesson?

Lessons are typically 30 or 45 minutes, depending on age, level and goals.

Do you prepare students for AMEB exams?

Yes — dedicated AMEB preparation is part of our curriculum, covering technical work, aural training, sight reading and repertoire.

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