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PIANO CLASSES
5 YEARS OLD &UP
MINIMUM 8-10 WEEK TERM
SEMI-PRIVATE (MAX. 4 PER CLASS)
PRIVATE ADD-ONS AVAILABLE
Classes are available for age groups:
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Junior (5 - 9 y/o)
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Inter (10 - 13 y/o)
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Senior (14 - 17 y/o)
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Adult (18 y/o and over)
- Theory and practical work
- Progress through grade-by-grade
- Fun/familiar tunes
- Quarterly knowledge and skill test
- Annual assessment of skill level
- Private and semi-private options available
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Here at SAPA, we also teach the Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB) syllabus as our advance level, guiding students from Preliminary to Grade 8 as an exam piano class option.
Levels
Preliminary, Grades 1 – 4
Students build core skills in:
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Reading music fluently
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Technical (scales including major/minor, contrary motion, mini song exercises and more)
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Simpler stylistic pieces
Grades 5 – 8
Students develop:
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Advanced scales, arpeggios, and chromatic work
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More complex repertoire
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Stronger interpretation and musical expression
For all grades:
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Sight reading
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Aural test
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General knowlege
Class Options & Exam Structure
Classical (Comprehensive & Repertoire combined)
At SAPA, we teach both streams together as they develop the same core classical skills and repertoire. The difference lies in the exam format:
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Comprehensive exam:
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3 pieces
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Technical work (scales)
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Aural tests
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Sight reading
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General knowledge`
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Repertoire exam:
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4 performance pieces only
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No technical or supporting tests
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Piano for Leisure (flexible, mixed styles)
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4 pieces
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Technical work
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Sight reading or aural test
Students progress through the grades at their own pace, building technique, confidence, and musical expression.
1 HOUR SESSION

EMILY
“These classes brought me to love music again. I am very grateful to be a SAPA student”
LOTTE
“Playing the piano with my left hand has really improved, going from one note to the next is much better now. This has helped my confidence so much”
PARENT
