Our Teachers

What we teach

Our teachers excel at teaching:

• Piano for leisure from classical to modern music
• Piano for exams from AMEB Level 1 to Level 3 and all ABRSM levels
• Piano for further musical education
• Piano for concert performance

Languages

Our teachers teach in English, Russian, Cantonese, and Mandarin for those who prefer their native language.

About our Teachers

Our teachers have been selected for their musical qualifications, expertise in different music styles applying both traditional and innovative teaching methods and personal presentation.

Eastern Suburbs Piano Tuition understands every student has different expectations from learning the piano and commences tuition in various life stages. To fulfill individual needs of each student a teacher is chosen according to student’s musical interest, age and skill level.

Eastern Suburbs Piano Tuition students offers two different levels of tuition (see Our Classes) namely Proactive Tuition and High Pitch Tuition, taught by teachers highly trained in piano performance at Australian music institutions, such as the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and other internationally renowned music institutions. Our teachers include winners of numerous prestigious piano competitions.

Profiles of some of our Teachers

	Jenevieve London Jenevieve London, while studying for her classical piano degree, became enchanted with jazz. She has performed as a pianist and singer in various venues. Her goal is maintaining her technique for classical repertoire, while pursuing contemporary songwriting and improvisation opportunities. Jenevieve performed at the Sydney Opera House in December 2009.
	Ira Gunawan Ira Gunawan obtained her Bachelor of Music degree from the University of NSW, majoring in Piano Performance. With 8 years of piano teaching experience, she is experienced in many different well-known and respected teaching methods, including Kodaly, Alfred and Yamaha. Ira also teaches theory and musicianship and integrates these subjects into piano lessons. Ira takes students at all levels - beginners to advanced, matching their pace of learning and making lessons as enjoyable as possible.
	Helena Hatumale Helena Hatumale commenced her piano studies at age 4. She has won various divisions in a number of eisteddfods, and recent performances have seen her as associate musical director and pianist in Rent! the musical produced by Magic Box Productions. She composes and plays in her own duo Intrinsic s2, and is also an avid violist, playing the Associate Lead in the University of NSW Orchestra.
	Jacky Cho Ki Wong Jacky Cho Ki Wong is the recipient of a full scholarship from the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. He studies piano performance at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music as well as orchestral conducting. He has been principal conductor of the Hong Kong Grandmaster Youth Philharmonic Orchestra and the Kwai Tsing Youth. Last year, Jacky conducted the premiere performance of the msuical Unfinished Love Song by Hong Kong composer Slash Leung. Jacky is a winner of the Hong Kong (Asia) Piano Open Competition and has performed Mozart, Bach, Beethoven and Rachmaninov with numerous orchestras. Jacky appears on You Tube
	Josh Cohn Josh Cohn has been passionate about music since childhood. He studied music at the University of NSW and developed his audio skills by completing an Audio Technology Diploma at the Australian Institute of Music. He creates his own compositions inspired by music soundtracks, video games and films, and has been involved in a diverse range of music projects from performing live with bands to studio recording and engineering.
	Nick Fowler Nick Fowler has taught Jazz and Blues Piano at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music since 2000. He has also developed a strong classical repertoire as well teaching courses at the Conservatorium in Advanced Pop Piano, Intermediate Classical Piano, Music Theory, and Jazz Fusion. Nick has gained a reputation as a distinguished modern jazz composer and has recorded and performed extensively with his group 'The GappProject'.
	Evgeny Ukhanov, Senior Guest Tutor From the age of 11, Evgeny Ukhanov has given solo concerts in Romania, Ukraine, France, England, Japan, Germany and the USA. He came to Australia on a music scholarship in 1998 and has featured regularly with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Sydney Sinfonia Orchestra, Sydney Youth Orchestra and the SBS Radio & Television Orchestra. He is a major prize winner of many international piano competitions and has appeared on ABC television, ABC Classic FM and 2MBS FM. Evgeny has given special performances for dignitaries including the German Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition and the Governors of Queensland and New South Wales. His last performance at the Sydney Opera House was sold out.