Jolin enjoys teaching music as much as she enjoys writing music. Learning music should be fun. Therefore, Jolin often goes beyond theory and technique and explores musical expression and styles with her students. She tailors individual lessons to suit her students’ personal goals and needs, while developing their musicality. Her teaching studio is reflective of her warm and diligent personality and her passion for music. Students often find that time goes by quickly during the lessons!
What does Jolin teach
Piano
Composition
Music Theory
√ Classical Piano
√ Pop / Neoclassical Piano
√ Film Music
√ Improvisation
√ Accompaniment
√ Chord Progression
√ Sight Reading
√ Composing in Your Own Style
√ Composing for Media
√ Instrumentation
√ Orchestration
√ Improvisation
√ Music Technology
√ AMEB Theory & Musicianship
√ Notation
√ Harmony
√ Rhythm
√ Music History
√ Music Analysis
√ Components of Music
Where does Jolin teach?
Jolin’s Music Studio (Town Hall, Sydney)
- All piano, composition and music theory lessons are conducted at Jolin’s studio in Town Hall, Sydney.
- Jolin’s studio is only a 5 minute walk from Town Hall Station (convenient for school students and perfect for adult students that work in the city).
- Students learn on a Kohler Campbell Piano, Logic Pro X and Sibelius.
Skype & Zoom
- Composition and Music Theory students can also take their lessons via Skype or Zoom.
Your Commitment
Weekly Lessons
Trial Lesson
- $80.00/hour
Subsequent Lessons
- $90.00/hour
- Students pay for 5 lessons up-front in bulk. Once the student has finished the 5 lessons, he or she will pay for the following 5 lessons up-front in bulk, and so forth.
- Lessons are conducted weekly at a time agreed by Jolin and the student.
- Any lesson(s) missed by the student will be regarded as forfeited by the student. The student will not receive a refund for that lesson.
- Any lesson(s) canceled by Jolin will be credited towards the payment of your next lessons.
Fortnightly Lessons
Trial Lesson
- $80.00/hour
Subsequent Lessons
- $100.00/hour, for fortnightly lessons
- Students pay for 4 lessons up-front in bulk (2 months’ worth of lessons). Once the student has finished the 4 lessons, he or she will pay for the following 4 lessons up-front in bulk, and so forth.
- Lessons are conducted fortnightly at a time agreed by Jolin and the student.
- Any lesson(s) missed by the student will be regarded as forfeited by the student. The student will not receive a refund for that lesson.
- Any lesson(s) canceled by Jolin will be credited towards the payment of your next lessons.
What your lesson fees cover
Trial Lesson
Subsequent Lessons
√ sight-reading & aural tests
√ music theory questions
√ musicality and creativity questions
√ an introduction to studio set-ups and piano
√ initial learning materials that suit your goals
√ tailored lesson plans
√ individually tailored tuition
√ learning materials that suit your goals
√ feedback on your homework
√ sheet music
√ all photocopying costs
√ administration costs
√ email & phone correspondences
How to apply?
Contact Jolin and outline the following points:
- Your full name.
- Your age.
- The suburb & city in which you live.
- Your occupation & the school you attend.
- Your music education so far (outline whether you can play any instrument; when was the last time you learned music/any instrument; why you stopped learning).
- Your current musical level (outline your music theory level; any exam you have taken; any piece of music you can play; any work or performance you have made public).
- Why do you wish to take music lessons?
- What are your short term & long term goals?
- Your preferred musical style and links to your favourite songs & music.
- Your availability and preferred time and day for lessons.
- Any additional information you think is necessary.
- Any questions you have.
Testimonials
“Jolin was the piano teacher for my son when he was 8 years old. She is the most patient piano teacher I’ve ever met, and can always make the music lessons full of fun and values, which is making my child have a passion for piano. Thanks for your effort for such an amazing musical journey with my son.” —- Zeno
“Jolin is a very patient and friendly teacher with a deep understanding of music. She explains the background very clearly to help me play better. I really enjoy the time with her and strongly recommend her as your music & piano teacher!” — Ella
“I’ve really enjoyed Jolin’s lessons and think she’s a really talented, gifted and amazing teacher. Thank you so much for helping me master the piano, Look forward to returning back.” – Salim