Hi, I’m EMILY
I'm here to help you discover your musicality.
I love introducing new students to the joy and sense of accomplishment that comes from playing and creating music. I'm passionate about sharing what I’ve learned to help others see that music is for everyone — not just the "talented few."
Music has always been a communal art form — a way for people to connect, tell stories, celebrate, and honour their beliefs. But as music education evolved, the emphasis shifted toward doing things “correctly” and mastering technical difficulty, moving the focus away from expression and toward perfection. The belief that you must be naturally gifted to be “good” at music has left many feeling excluded. Traditional methods — especially the requirement to read music in order to play — have lead many learners, particularly those who struggle with reading, to believe they’re not good enough, or that they simply aren’t musical.
I returned to playing piano as an adult, and I’m passionate about sharing that journey with my students — especially adults, and especially beginners.
a different perspective
From my own early experiences studying music at school to being a mum of kids who are learning instruments, I’ve come to understand that there’s no single “right” way for everyone to learn. Music is an incredible, intricate language — grounded in theory, structure, and the reasons things work the way they do. But as an experience, it’s also deeply personal, full of nuance, expression, and emotion — and we all feel it in our own way.
Think about how we learn to speak as babies.
We listen to the sounds around us and begin to mimic them. We babble, we experiment, and gradually we start forming words and sentences. Only after we’ve learned to speak do we begin to learn how to read and write. Music is a language - and it can be learned the same way. That’s the approach I take.
By first building a strong, hands-on-the-piano foundation - playing music, hearing it, and expressing yourself musically - you create a natural and intuitive connection. From there, learning to read music becomes much more accessible, with strategies that actually make sense.
it’s all connected
Learning to play a musical instrument is incredibly beneficial — it activates multiple areas of the brain and strengthens neural connections. It can boost concentration, motor skills, and executive function, while also enhancing social and emotional awareness. Remarkably, it may even help reduce the risk of dementia.
Learning an instrument isn't just about acquiring a new skill; it's a powerful pathway to personal growth and overall well-being.
As a music educator delivering the Simply Music approach and the Simply Music Gateway program for students with special needs, I draw on a wide range of tools. I hold a Diploma of Positive Psychology and am also a qualified yoga and meditation instructor. I weave elements of mindfulness, meaning, self-reflection and positive goal-setting into my teaching — not only as techniques to support learning, but as practices that nurture overall wellbeing. The mind-heart-body connection truly comes alive when you’re playing music.
“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.”
— Benjamin Franklin
DREAM IT
Ever wish you’d learned to play but never had the chance?
Or maybe you’ve always wanted to start, but thought it was too late?
Perhaps, like me, you took lessons when you were young but, for one reason or another, stopped playing.
NOW IS THE TIME
It’s never too late to start — or restart.
Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to reconnect with music, I’m here to guide you on your musical journey.
Let’s make music a part of your life, starting today!