My goal as a teacher is to cultivate a deep love of music in each of my students, while building strong foundations in reading, technique, theory and musicality. I believe in positive re-enforcement and the importance of providing a positive and supportive environment in which my students can grow. My students believe in themselves and work hard to achieve their goals.
My teaching of piano technique focuses on a holistic understanding of the body and healthy alignment at the piano. My aim is always to guide students towards a way of playing that allows for greater ease, freedom of movement and coordination.
My lessons also emphasise music theory, ear training, and pattern recognition. I aim to always help my students analyse what they’re playing and grasp the underlying structure of their pieces. I believe that focusing on these skills supports improvisation, composition, and a deeper understanding of the keyboard.
Testimonials
“Beatrice is a wonderful piano teacher. She demonstrated a nice balance of being firm, pushing our daughter to better herself, while still being approachable and warm. Under her instruction, our daughter showed great progress. We highly recommend Beatrice.”
— Suzie Tepperman
“Beatrice is a talented musician and instructor who teaches all the fundamentals of piano so you can truly develop into a skilled player. She is a great motivator and has a knack for pushing you out of your comfort zone enough for you to make progress and surprise yourself. My lesson is something I look forward each week.”
— Kevin Lavers
“Our son, Sean, studied with Beatrice for six years. She is a gifted pianist who has a great rapport with her students. I would highly recommend her!”
— John Curtin
Piano Lessons with Beatrice 