Beth has been a piano teaching staff at numerous music organisations in Europe, Australia and New Zealand. She loves her current job teaching a wide range of students - from the cute five year olds, to cool high schoolers, to the hard working university pianists at the New Zealand School of Music. Beth is an associate member of The Institute of Registered Music Teachers of New Zealand and an Artist Teacher at New Zealand School of Music, Victoria University.

RIDGWAY SCHOOL AND HOME STUDIO

Beth teaches at Ridgway School in Brooklyn and her home studio in Owhiro Bay.  Spaces are limited. Please call 0212049842 or email to register your interest.

Beth’s students have been highly successful in exams and piano competitions.  Students are taught theory, technical studies and a variety of piano repertoire.  Lessons for a beginner includes pieces from method book, note-reading app and theory. For intermediate to advanced students, additional elements such as technical exercises, sight-reading and aural skills are introduced as needed. After intermediate level, students can choose to do exams and competitions.  Beth encourages students to be passionate about their piano playing and is happy to follow the student's musical taste.  Requests of  favourite pop song/movie themes/jazz pieces are welcome. Beth's focus points are on building a solid technique, expanding musical understanding and to foster a life-long love for music. Beth can prepare students for all grade levels, including advanced students for diploma exams . She is a friendly and approachable teacher for students of all ages.