Hello! I’m Roshi
Welcome
Welcome to Keys to Piano Music Studio. At Keys to Piano, we provide private piano lessons in Ermington NSW.
My goal is to serve you and provide the best possible music education for you or your child. I welcome students of all ages and all levels.
In addition to teaching the art of playing, I strive to bring out the best in each musician. A positive, nurturing attitude and an individual approach for each student can develop self-confidence as well as a lifetime of loving music.
Whether a beginning student or advanced, I will work with you to accomplish your goal.
About Roshi
Roshinee Weerakkody is a Sydney based qualified piano teacher, with L.T.C.L. Solo Piano teaching and A.T.C.L. in Piano forte Teaching. She is a fully accredited teacher and Member of the Music Teachers' Association of New South Wales. Roshinee has more than 20 years of teaching experience with 10 years of Studio Teaching experience in Sydney, Australia; and more than 10 years of Studio, High school and Primary school teaching overseas;
Currently she runs an independent piano teaching studio where she teaches a variety of students from very young beginners through to mature aged students. She is inspired to make a difference through music in every student’s life. Her belief in every student's potential inspires her to motivate them to excel to achieve their personal best. She actively seeks to stay current and further her professional development as a teacher, by regularly attending Music Teachers' Association events as well as music conferences and workshops.
She considers herself very organised, as it is vital in order to manage a private business, preparing lessons, organising music appreciation workshops, on top of being a mother. She believes students benefit immensely from a balance of off bench learning through games, music appreciation, discussions as well as standard lessons; and she implements this in her teaching. As a studio piano teacher she endeavours to develop independent learning skills in her students and believes in providing a holistic musical and learning experience in an enjoyable environment.
Through the past two decades of teaching she has touched many lives with an honest and genuine approach in teaching, resulting in building well balanced, creative, students who have excelled in both piano as well as theory. Roshinee, strives to keep her students motivated by teaching them repertoire of different styles and genres, and trains students for both Trinity and AMEB exams in piano, theory and musicianship.
What the Studio Has to Offer
Well Rounded Learning
Each student is a different person, with different learning styles and personalities. I customise the curriculum for each student and include instruction on theory, technique and ear training. As well as introducing musical styles repertoire and music history. With a goal of progressing students towards musical independence and appreciation for music, I will strive bring out the best in every student.
Recitals
Recitals provide opportunities to gain confidence in playing in front of a friendly crowd. Recitals also provide a goal that you can work towards to help manage time and perfect pieces. There are two recitals per year, which all piano students are welcome to participate in. The recitals are relaxed and informal, but enforces self - esteem in the students so that they are confident and prepared so they can have a positive experience performing.
What I Do
Off-Bench Learning
Getting students off-the-bench is important. It keeps kids focused, having fun and using different parts of their brain to really embed that knowledge.
"There is music in every child. It is up to the teacher to Find it and Nurture it "
Frances Clark
