With over 35years of experience tutoring students both here in Hobart and interstate Debra is able to cater for all levels and ages. Her personal approach helps put beginners at ease and gives confidence to those with more experience. She tutors both flute and piano from her home in Acton Park Tasmania and always has space for “one more student.” Contact her today for your free introductory lesson.
Why learn with me?
Enrolment is currently open to students of all ages and experience levels. I teach in home-lessons in the Greater Hobart Area.
In lessons you will:
- Receive specialised, individual lessons suited to the needs of each student
- Develop a beautiful tone and proper, efficient technique
- Learn music theory
- Become a better performer – conquer performance anxiety and grow confidence
- Develop artistic expression, own your musicality, and have fun!
I am here to help you achieve your musical goals. Please leave me a message on my contact page or email me at debra@hobart.org.au for a free introductory lesson and more information.
Teaching Philosophy
Lessons are a safe space for students to have fun & dare to be bold!
Practicing fundamentals and establishing a good foundation of beautiful tone and efficient technique are the building blocks for musical excellence and artistry. Whilst we work hard to achieve technical excellence and performance skills, I encourage my students to prioritise expressing their own growing musicality. It is important to have weekly attainable goals as well as broader long term goals to help students celebrate their progress over their musical journey and also plan for the exciting possibilities ahead. Together we value progress over perfection. Beyond seeing musical skills improve, the goals of every lesson are to help foster confidence in oneself, practice kindness towards ourselves, and continually develop our ability to listen and communicate.
Five reasons your brain will thank you for being a musician
Music Training…
- promotes neuroplasticity (the brain’s ability to change throughout life)
- improves cognitive abilities
- may promote healthy ageing of the brain
- is beneficial for overall health
- is rewarding
Life skills acquired through learning a musical instrument
- Self-Discipline
- Focus and concentration
- Confidence and mastery
- Ability to listen and analyse
- Ability to work in groups with others
Five reasons your brain will thank you for being a musician
Music Training…
- promotes neuroplasticity (the brain’s ability to change throughout life)
- improves cognitive abilities
- may promote healthy ageing of the brain
- is beneficial for overall health
- is rewarding
Life skills acquired through learning a musical instrument
- Self-Discipline
- Focus and concentration
- Confidence and mastery
- Ability to listen and analyse
- Ability to work in groups with others