We provide in-person music lessons at school and during school hours. We specialise in teaching Piano, Guitar, Drums, and Ukulele.
Lessons are taught during school hours, allowing students to learn face-to-face with their tutor at a rotating time throughout the school day. Kids are taken out of class, following a mostly random schedule, with an aim to avoid interrupting PE, Art, STEM, Dance, etc.
Pay 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; we do not offer online bookings. You can join at any stage.
We tutor weekly on the same day, and we've rarely missed lessons over the last year. Join us for a consistent education with a familiar face. Once you get the hang of it, you'll remember your music day—it's always the same day of the week.
Kids must bring their music bags to school for every lesson. These bags should include practice diaries and coursebooks, which we use regularly. While we provide instruments for use during lessons, we encourage students to bring their own. If you forget your instrument, don't worry - lessons will still go on as usual.
We're Andrew and Patrick Wheeler, brothers raised in the Golden Plains. We began learning music at age 10, though not during school hours—a missed opportunity for Dad! Andrew started on guitar, Patrick on drums. From late primary school through secondary school, we had private lessons following a plan similar to what we offer today. Progressing through yearly music exams kept us motivated with clear goals, practising steadily over six to seven years to build a strong foundation.
Andrew began tutoring in 2015 under another business, serving the same schools. In 2020, he started independently, and Patrick joined in 2022 to establish At-School Music. Patrick, previously an accountant, maintained his drum practice and brings a balanced approach to teaching.
As tutors, we prioritise a seamless experience, emphasising clear communication and straightforward payment. We value traditional note-reading and hard work while fostering a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere. Note reading is essential for learning, emphasising our commitment to education.
Based in Geelong West, we aim to create the same respectful bond with our students that we cherished with our music tutors.
Available at select schools only:
Anglesea Primary School
Ashby Primary School
Lethbridge Primary School
Manifold Heights Primary School
St Therese Catholic Primary School
Wallington Primary School
If you want our services at your school, just reach out to your school council members.
Hope St, Geelong West or Zoom Online
Our after-school lessons are available from 4pm and cater to students from age four through secondary school. Lessons are held at our Geelong West studio or online via Zoom. The studio features a waiting room for parents and siblings and two separate tutoring rooms. Siblings can learn privately and simultaneously, 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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