Pop/Rock and Jazz Fundamentals

Chord Theory

Improvisation

Music Technology

& More

We take on students from many backgrounds:

- Teens & Adults

- Pop/Rock/Jazz band musicians wanting to juice up their sound

- Classical pianists exploring chords and improvisation in a contemporary setting

- School and university students developing their modern playing chops in solo, accompanying, and band situations

- Music 1 HSC students in NSW developing their final exam performance program

The common denominator is a love of modern music


Lessons are tailored to students unique requirements - repertoire, listening material, technical, and theory work is prepared based on individual students needs

  • "I have found James to be a fantastic role model to our students, with exceptional musical skills. His experience as a working musician allowed him to pass on valuable knowledge of the industry to our students. I would highly recommend James as both a piano teacher and performer"

    Mel Hale, Creative Arts Coordinator at Kildare Catholic College Wagga Wagga

  • "I’ve been having lessons with James for over 5 years. I was drawn to James unique style of teaching. I have enjoyed every lesson and my continued confidence in my ability to play piano. I can highly recommend James as a piano teacher"

    Jenny Powell, Student

  • “James’s ability to not only connect to his students learning needs, but act as a musical mentor was an instrumental factor in us continuing tuition online with James this year when we moved across the state. I cannot recommend James highly enough”

    Emily Dunn, Parent of Student

Focuses Include

  • Unlock the secrets of chords to elevate your piano playing

    Common genre specific chord voicings

    Useful chord hacks

    Passing chords and reharmonisation techniques

  • Leverage technology to expand your musical possibilities

    Program keyboard patches

    Learn notation and recording software


    Explore strategies for utilizing technology in live performance

  • Bridging traditional and contemporary approaches to music reading

    Interpret traditional sheet music

    Reading and writing modern chord charts and lead sheets

    Apply chord theory and improvisation to enhance your interpretation and performance of written music.

  • Adapt your playing to any performance scenario

    Solo piano techniques to create a full and engaging sound

    Respecting musical space and providing support when playing as an accompanist

    Band specific playing techniques - where sometimes less is more

  • The art of improvisation is essential to contemporary styles like pop, rock, and jazz

    Listen, react, and create in the moment

    Use chord tones, scales, modes and stylistic techniques to build improvised phrases that suit various genres

    Style specific improv approaches

  • Unlock the unique sounds and capabilities of your instruments

    Getting your keyboard cut through the mix in any setting using EQ, program FX chains for style specific sounds, and learn ayering and splitting techniques to create unique keyboard patches


    Techniques for playing organ, strings, brass, synth and emulating other instruments

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LESSONS

50 Minute Lessons: $140 AUD

Bookable on a single lesson basis

[25% discount applies when booking at least 2 lessons in one purchase]

SCHEDULE

Our teaching schedule fluctuates as James regularly travels between Europe and Australia

Afternoon and early evening lessons are always prioritised for Australian timezones

Current Hours:

Australia

(Melbourne/Sydney Time)

Tues/Wed/Thurs
3pm to 8pm

Saturday
11am to 3pm


Europe

(London Time)


Wed/Thurs/Fri
Mornings

FAQ

Bookings and Cancellations

Lesson availabilities are emailed towards the beginning of each month and are booked exclusively through our online booking system

We're fully flexible

If you need to cancel you can reschedule for free

If Wicked Keys cancels your lesson:

You'll be provided a full credit/refund for your lesson

What time zone are lessons in?

Australia: Afternoons

UK/Europe: Daytime & Afternoons

How often are lessons required?

We operate on a “book when it suits” principal - that means the regularity is completely up to you. We aim to give enough song work, theory, and technique during your lesson to keep yourself busy for a solid few weeks

How do I access my online lesson?

We'll send through a Google Meet link for your lesson - from there you can choose to login on your laptop/tablet/phone

Questions?

Email us at info@wickedkeys.com.au