Piano Lessons
- Bart is a patient and experienced teacher of piano accepting students from reading age upward. Material is carefully graded to allow for progress and encouragement for all students. Those of his students who have followed the AMEB (or ABRSM) piano exam series have received, on average, the Grade Award of A (Honours): "The candidate demonstrates an overall superior level of achievement in meeting the syllabus objectives in all Sections, in terms of musicianship, security of technique (including intonation, tone, phrasing, articulation, rhythm), and stylistic awareness" (from AMEB guidelines for exam criteria marking).Bart's students experience from their study of piano the rewards of increased confidence, dexterity and the two hand co-ordination and musical literacy which accelerate learning and influence positively the overall development of the person, as well as deriving artistic satisfaction in both meaningful practice and performance. Also fostered through piano lessons are those more elusive virtues of patience and perseverance currently missing from our modern mindset of instant acquisition! The old adage rings true, "That which grows slowly, endures".All students, when ready, receive opportunities to participate in Masterclasses. Some students wish to learn within a less structured, exam-free environment, but receive equal attention given to building a solid technical foundation.