We provide in-person music lessons at school and during school hours. We specialise in teaching Piano, Guitar, Drums, and Ukulele.
Lessons are conducted during school hours, providing students the opportunity to receive face-to-face instruction with their tutor at various times throughout the school day. Students are withdrawn from class according to a rotating schedule designed to minimise disruptions to specialist subjects such as Physical Education, Art, STEM, and Dance.
Payment is accepted via bank transfer and PayID. Each invoice is billed by the term, with no year-long commitment required. To check availability, please text or email us, as we do not offer online bookings. Enrolment is open throughout the term, allowing you to join at any stage.
Our curriculum is based on reputable coursebooks that emphasise note reading and music theory. Every lesson is structured around these essential skills, ensuring a comprehensive and informative learning experience. While students are expected to work diligently, our approach remains relaxed and enjoyable. We guide students through coursebook learning until they are prepared for music exams, fostering further excellence. Although we encourage participation in exams, it is not mandatory, recognising that it may not be suitable for everyone.
Students are required to bring their music bags to school for each lesson. These bags should contain practice diaries and coursebooks, which are essential for regular use. While we provide instruments for use during lessons, we encourage students to bring their own. Should a student forget their instrument, the lesson will proceed as scheduled without disruption.
We are Andrew and Patrick Wheeler, brothers raised in the Golden Plains. Our musical journey began at the age of ten, albeit outside of school hours—a missed opportunity for our father. Andrew started with the guitar and Patrick with the drums. From late primary school through secondary school, we received private lessons, adhering to a plan similar to the one we offer today. Advancing through annual music exams provided us with motivation and clear goals, enabling us to practice consistently over six to seven years and build a solid foundation.
Andrew commenced tutoring in 2015 under another business, serving the same group of schools. In 2020, he embarked on an independent venture, and Patrick joined in 2022 to establish At-School Music. Patrick, a former accountant, continued to hone his drum skills and now brings a balanced approach to teaching.
As tutors, we prioritise providing a seamless experience, emphasising clear communication and straightforward payment processes. We value traditional note-reading and hard work while fostering a relaxed and enjoyable learning environment. Note reading is crucial to our teaching philosophy, underscoring our dedication to education. Based in Geelong West, we aim to cultivate the same respectful bond with our students that we cherished with our own music tutors.
Available at select schools only:
Anglesea Primary School
Ashby Primary School
Lethbridge Primary School
Manifold Heights Primary School
South Geelong Primary School
St Therese Catholic Primary School
Wallington Primary School
Hope St, Geelong West or Zoom Online
Our after-school lessons are available from 4 PM and cater to students from age four through secondary school. These lessons are conducted either at our Geelong West studio or online via Zoom. The studio is equipped with a waiting room for parents and siblings, as well as two separate tutoring rooms. This arrangement allows siblings to receive private lessons simultaneously, thereby reducing wait time.
Research shows that music education has a profoundly positive impact on children's social, emotional, and cognitive development. It helps them build social skills, enhances emotional intelligence, improves cognitive abilities, fosters creativity, and engages multiple senses in the learning process.
We also pursue AMEB exams for further education. These exams grant nationally recognised certificates that hold value for secondary school applications.
Both options are weekly 30-minute lessons following the school terms and billed in full for each term. Partial payments are available
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