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I run my Piano Programs and face-to-face in-studio lessons on Sydney's Northern Beaches, from my home in Bilgola Plateau and at Pittwater House School in Collaroy.
I love seeing children learning with their friends. Classes are full of singing, movement and games, so children play real music from their very first week, and mums and dads are part of the journey at home.
I also teach families around Jindabyne online, with face-to-face catch-ups every few weeks when I'm in town visiting my family.
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Jill
Piano classes for every age, where children learn with friends and every student gets noticed.
Children sing, move and play their way into music, learning melody, harmony and rhythm through songs and games. They play real pieces with both hands from the first weeks, and mums and dads join in at home.
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Students play the songs they love, learn their first chords and start to improvise, while reading and technique grow week by week. Playing alongside friends builds confidence fast.
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One-to-one lessons shaped around each student, at the studio or online.
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Hi, I'm Jill
Every child deserves a safe place to be creative and make mistakes.
When I was eleven, I played piano at a school assembly on a cold morning. My fingers hadn't warmed up, and the performance was full of stumbles and fumbles. I felt completely humiliated. All I wanted was to quit, so I'd never have to feel that embarrassment again. My mum had other ideas. She knew that deep down I loved playing, and that this was actually about my damaged pride. I was allowed one month off while we 'had a think about things', but by the end of that month, I'd realised how much I missed my music. I'll always be grateful she didn't let me quit.
That morning has stayed with me. I still feel it when a student is nervous about playing in front of others, especially the children who want everything to be perfect. Over many years of teaching, I've seen that children learn best when they feel safe to be themselves and to explore new things. Lessons should be full of activity, fun and connection with others, because these are the ingredients that make playing music joyful, not stressful.
In my piano classes and private lessons, I include duets and ensembles as often as possible, so nobody stands alone in the spotlight. My students listen to each other, keep the beat together and spur each other on, and they're having so much fun that they hardly notice they're learning. I want your child to feel safe to play, to perform, to experiment creatively and to make mistakes. That's how we learn, and it's how children keep loving music long after one wobbly morning. I'd love to meet you both.
I began my own music education at the age of 5 and have spent 30 years teaching Performing Arts in schools from Kindy to Year 12, as well as piano in classes and privately. My studio, Jill King Piano, is based on Sydney's Northern Beaches, providing engaging lessons for all ages and abilities. I also offer online lessons for rural students.
Bachelor of Music Education, AMusA
TopMusic Certified Teacher 2026 · Orff Level 3 · Kindermusik Certified Teacher · Working with Children Check
Her enthusiasm and love of music has been inspiring and infectious. We love having her as our piano teacher, someone who always values enjoying over attainment.Sim, parent of twin boys
She even came along to my daughter's piano exam to give her some encouragement beforehand, which made such a big difference and really helped settle her nerves. Thanks to Mrs King, both of my kids genuinely love learning music and look forward to their piano lessons.Zoe, parent of a 10 and 12-year-old
What makes Jill truly special is the care she takes with her students. She recognises their individual strengths, encourages them to reach their potential and instils a genuine love and appreciation for music.Sally, parent of a 12-year-old
Students sing what they play and move to feel the beat. Music goes in through the ears and body first, so reading makes sense when it arrives.
Little hands learn best when they're busy. Games and props turn each new idea into something children can see, touch and hear.
Children learn from each other as much as from the teacher. They listen, take turns and play together, and confidence grows week by week.
Practice goes better when students love what they're playing. I find pieces that keep each student motivated, including the songs they're obsessed with right now. Every student leaves class knowing exactly what to play at home.
I get it. One wobbly performance nearly ended piano for me at eleven. We play duets and pieces together as often as possible, so nobody stands alone in the spotlight. Exams and performances are there for students who want them, never a requirement.
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