Professional pianist in Brisbane, offering high quality piano tuition.
BIOGRAPHY
MMus, BMus(Hons), BAppSc(Dist), LMusA, AMusA
Joanna is dedicated to her art of piano teaching and strives to ensure each student achieves a high level of technique and artistry in their playing.
Her professional experience includes recital engagements, adjudicating, private piano teaching, and working with the team at Encore Music Education. Joanna is also an examiner for ANZCA Music Examinations within Australia and South East Asia.
Joanna holds a Master of Music and Bachelor of Music (Hons) with first class honours from the University of Queensland, and has been privileged to complete her piano performance studies under the guidance of Dr Max Olding AM. Joanna has performed in master classes with distinguished musicians, including Dr Piers Lane and has been awarded Associate and Licentiate Diplomas in Classical Piano Performance from the Australian Music Examinations Board.
Joanna approaches music from an artistic and scientific background, having studied and worked within other fields including medical imaging and graphic design. She has performed and adjudicated eisteddfods both in Queensland and overseas, and was a featured performer and member of the adjudication panel at the 2018 & 2019 Kota Kinabalu Music and Dance Festival in East Malaysia. She was the featured artist at the Encore Singapore Concerts in 2017 and 2018, and has enjoyed success at local competitions including the Queensland Piano Competition and Australian National Yamaha Piano Competition.
Joanna Gibson
Lessons are positive and encouraging, while striving to ensure each student achieves their musical potential. A strong foundation in piano technique and musicianship skills are incorporated so that students understand the music they play and perform with proficiency. It is essential that students actively participate in lessons and commit to regular practise at home to ensure optimal progress.
Lessons are conducted from my studio at Enoggera, which features a Yamaha U5 professional upright piano and a Yamaha digital piano. All levels of experience are welcome, whether you are a beginner, undertaking advancing levels, or resuming playing after time away from the instrument.
Beginner Students
I am a Licensed Encore Music Teacher, and teach the Encore On Keys program to all of my beginner students through to approximately Grade 4 standard. After 12 months of lessons, beginner students are confident in playing along to backing tracks, have developed essential chord playing skills, and have experienced a wide range of musical foundation skills including solfege singing, body percussion, rhythm & note reading and transposition. The Encore on Keys Piano Series is a holistic approach involving whole-pattern learning, a strong rhythmic focus and a variety of contemporary and traditional styles. For more information on this teaching method you can visit www.encoremusiceducation.com.au
Advanced Levels
Piano lessons for advancing students focus on developing and fine-tuning musical and performance skills. These include piano technique, sound production, correct finger sequencing, pedalling, and awareness of musical phrasing & structures. Repertoire is carefully chosen that will develop specific musical and pianistic skills, whilst ensuring achievable goals.
Music Theory
Music theory lessons are available for students interested in expanding their knowledge in this area and for those looking to complete exam requirements. Theory lessons can be taken either in-person or online.
tuition fees
Tuition fees are structured according to the state school term with payment in advance of the term. Casual payment options are available for adults. Mid-term enrolments are welcome.
Lessons are available in 30, 45 or 60 minute time slots.
Cancellations: If 24 hours notice is given, then a make-up lesson time that is mutually convenient during the term will be arranged. Cancellations with less notice than this will unfortunately forfeit the lesson fee.
