Piano Lessons

New for 2025

We are offering piano lessons for students requiring scaffolded support to learn the piano or keyboard. Our piano lessons are carefully tailored in a neuro-affirming and disability positive way, they follow the interests of our young people and are student-led.

Our lessons are ideal for young people who have worked with our music therapists, have a keen interest in the keyboard or piano, and are ready for the next stage in their musical journey. They may also be suitable for other Neurodivergent students and young people with a disability and/ or additional learning needs. Please contact us to for a free consultation to find out whether they might be suitable for you or your child.

The difference between Piano Lessons and Music Therapy

Piano lessons differ from music therapy in that our tutor’s focus is on teaching musicianship and keyboard skills to diverse learners. In music therapy, whilst musicking is central to the work we do and participants may pick up musical skills, our focus lies in supporting growth and development in non-musical areas. Our piano lessons are not intended as an alternative to music therapy but may complement therapeutic work.

Our Piano Tutor

Katherine is passionate about supporting neurodivergent students, as well as students with disabilities or diverse identities. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in teaching and has experience of working with a range of children as a nanny and a Teacher’s Aide.

Katherine’s approach is flexible, focusing on creating a safe, supportive and non-judgemental environment where where individuals are able to learn to play piano in their own way. She aims to tailor the lessons to the student’s preferences, making the experience both meaningful and enjoyable.

Our Piano Lessons

Lessons are held at Mana Therapy Hub on Saturday mornings during term time and typically run for 30 minutes. We book on a termly basis, with priority offered to whānau who wish to rebook from the previous term.

Cost: $40.25 ($35 + GST) per 30 minute lesson

Contact us to find out whether our piano lessons might be suitable for you or your child or complete the piano lesson registration form below.

Contact

Student's Name *

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Student's date of birth if under 18 or state 'adult' *

Student's contact number *

Student's email address *

Student's address *

Caregiver's Name (if applicable)

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Caregiver's contact number (if applicable)

Caregiver's email address (if applicable)

Emergency contact *

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This might be a family member who doesn't live with you or a friend.

Emergency contact telephone number *

Previous experience with piano/ keyboard or reason for seeking piano lessons *

What does the student hope to get out of piano lessons? *

What kind of music does the student enjoy? Are there any songs or pieces that the student would like to learn? *

Has the student accessed music therapy with the LMC or another music therapy service before? *

Previous experience with music therapy is not necessarily a prerequisite.

If the student is not previously registered with the LMC, please give details of why they would like to access piano lessons through us *

Please give details of any access needs the student may have

Does the student or any immediate family have health needs which place them in a high risk category for COVID-19? If so please give details . *

Where did you hear about us? *