Private Lessons
Looking for an expert to guide your musical journey?
Look no further than Hayes Street Studio!
Located steps from Neutral Bay’s ferry wharf, we offer expert instruction in piano, flute, and violin. Our renowned faculty, trained at Yale University, ANAM, and the Juilliard School, are dedicated to fostering a future generation of performers and artists.
Proven results of excellence in AMEB exams and scholarship entries.
Tuition rates:
60-minute private lesson: $140
45-minute private lesson: $105
30-minute private lesson: $70
To get in touch, text or call 0493 393 616 or email studio@hayesstreetstudio.com
Meet our Faculty
Rosie Gallagher, flute
MM Royal Academy of Music
BM The Juilliard School
A leading flute teacher in Sydney, Rosie Gallagher leads a varied musical life across Australia. She performs regularly with Opera Australia and the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra. Rosie is an experienced and passionate educator, having taught both privately and within institutions over the last decade. She has expertly guided students towards excellence in AMEB exams, Sydney Eisteddfods and HSC exams. She is a frequent adjudicator of Sydney Eisteddfods.
Lee Dionne, piano
DMA Yale School of Music
BA Yale University
Pianist Lee Dionne been described as “impressive” (NYTimes),“impeccable,” (Fanfare Magazine), and “entrancing (BBC Music Magazine). He especially enjoys working with beginners, having also taught piano at the university level at Yale College and the Yellow Barn Young Artists Program. He is a frequent adjudicator of Sydney Eisteddfods.
Kristian Winther, violin
International Soloist
Fellow, ANAM
Violinist Kristian Winther has appeared as a soloist or concertmaster with every major orchestra in Australia, as well as lecturing in violin at the University of Adelaide and teaching or giving masterclasses at ANAM, WAAPA, Queensland Conservatorium of Music, Shanghai Conservatory of Music, the Shenyang Conservatory or Music, and at the Orlando Festival in the Netherlands. He teaches students of all levels.
Brieley Cutting, piano
Winston Churchill Fellow
DMA Griffith University
Dr Brieley Cutting teaches a carefully selected Studio of students who are dedicated to developing their skills, from school-aged students to tertiary and professional levels. Aspects of technique, sound production and style are central to Brieley's teaching, alongside encouragement to develop individual musicianship and career pathways. Previous experiences include successfully guiding students through AMEB piano practical exams for over 20 years.