North Shore Music Classes & Instrument Tuition Guide

Big Music

Big Music is an award-winning music school with state-of-the-art facilities and inspiring coaches, offering private lessons, small-group classes, and band programs for more than 800 kids and adults every week.

Their Holiday Camps and K!dz Music Program are the perfect way for kids to begin their musical journey on a range of instruments, including drums, piano/keyboard, guitar/ukulele and singing. For more experienced young musicians, Big Music offers exceptional band programs and performance opportunities with a feeder program to tertiary studies at the Australian Institute of Music.

• Types of classes offered: Private instrument tuition, group music classes for primary school students, HSC music and Rockschool exam preparation, band programs
• Instrument Tuition: Guitar, drums and percussion, vocals, piano/keyboards, ukulele and more
• Special Achievements: More than 30 experienced music coaches with a variety of qualifications from Diplomas to Master’s Degrees and industry awards, including ARIA Award nominations | Affiliated with the Australian Institute of Music (AIM) | Winner of the “Music Makes a Difference” Award at the NAMM Show in Nashville (2018)
• Location: Music Studio & Online
• Address: Level 1, 85 Alexander Street, Crows Nest NSW
• Suitable for: 5+ years
• Fees: From $60 for 30-minute private lessons | $65 weekly for 2-hour After School Program (3:30-5:30pm). Creative Kids vouchers accepted
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: (02) 8622 6550
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The Noise Factory is a rock’n’roll music school, where individuality takes centre stage. Whether you’re dreaming of selling out stadiums or just jamming with your mates, they’ve got you covered.

All levels, all styles—everyone’s welcome. They offer in-person lessons, group sessions, and remote learning.

At The Noise Factory in Greenwich, Gideon and his team help kids and adults alike build confidence, develop skills, and discover their own sound. Whether your child is just starting out or ready to take things to the next level, The Noise Factory is all about making music fun, supportive, and inspiring.

• Types of classes offered: Group music lessons for pre-schoolers, Group music lessons for primary school students, Group music lessons for high school students, Group instrument tuition, One-on-one instrument tuition, Band
• Instrument Tuition: Piano/Keyboard, Guitar, Drums & Percussion, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Electronic Music/Music production, Vocals
• Special Achievements: With over 20 years of teaching and international touring experience, gracing stages such as Glastonbury, Coachella and the Sydney Opera House— plus ARIA nominations and platinum records to his name — owner and head tutor Gideon Bensen brings real-world music industry expertise to every lesson. Their tutors are Grade 8 AMEB qualified as well as Conservatorium students and graduates.
  
• Location: Music Studio & Online
• Address: Unit 1/29A Innes Rd, Greenwich NSW 2065
• Suitable for: 5-18 years
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 0431 465 510
• Fees: $60.50 for a 30-minute private lesson | $38.50 for 1hr group band session 
• Website
• Creative Kids Vouchers accepted

North Shore Mums Offer:  50% off your first lesson! NOTE: Mention ‘North Shore Mums’ when receiving this offer.

Sunshine Music Lessons (Mosman & surrounds)

Music Classes on Sydney’s Upper North Shore

International School of Music (Turramurra)

North Shore Mums Offer: 10% off first-term fees when you enrol in a group class! This offer is also available to existing students adding a second instrument.

International School of Music (Turramurra)

Over 33 Years of Musical Excellence at ISM Turramurra.

Join the school trusted by thousands of families for over three decades! At ISM Turramurra, our engaging and proven group classes lay the perfect foundation for young musicians, starting as early as age 2.

Through their structured, fun, and educational programs, which incorporate piano instruction from age 4, students gain confidence and skills to transition seamlessly into private lessons for further study in any other instrument or singing. Be part of this vibrant musical community where every student thrives

• Types of classes offered: Group music lessons for pre-schoolers & primary school students, Group instrument tuition, One-on-one instrument tuition, HSC exam preparation
• Instrument Tuition: Piano/Keyboard, Guitar, Drums & Percussion, Violin, Vocals
• Accreditations: All teachers have Bachelor’s degrees in Music and/or A.Mus.A, C.Mus.A, or T.Mus.A plus other qualifications
• Special Achievements: Students consistently achieve outstanding results in AMEB exams, with many receiving distinctions and high distinctions across various levels. Several alumni have pursued music professionally, and our teachers have received accolades for their contributions to music education.
• Location: Music Studio
• Address: Level 1, 1319-1321 Pacific Highway, Turramurra
• Suitable for: 2 years – adults
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: (02) 9983 9460 or 0423 872 327
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• Fees: Starting from $20 per class. Creative Kids vouchers accepted

International School of Music (Turramurra)