Music Tuition
Our highly trained experienced tutors offer one on one music lessons for all ages & skill levels in a fun supportive environment.
Located within walking distance of Hornsby station, lessons take place in our professional soundproofed studio spaces or online.
Our philosophy at Black Wall is for our students to experience the joy of learning music on a consistent basis so they can establish an effective, regular practice routine.
Weekly, term booked timeslots are reserved for students in 10-week terms for four terms per year.
Cost per lesson is $40 per 30 mins / $80 per hour.
Register your interest for a trial lesson below or contact Aaron on 0412 518 209 or tuition@blackwallstudios.com.
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Vocals
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Piano & Keyboard
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Woodwind
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Brass
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Strings
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Guitar & Ukulele
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Drums & Percussion
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Bass Guitar
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Songwriting
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Music Production
Meet Our Teachers
Aaron Batcheldor
Studio & Tuition Manager
Guitar / Songwriting / Music Production
Aaron's broad musical skill set has been cultivated from over 15 years of playing, producing, teaching and performing music.
He graduated from the Australian Institute of Music in 2010 with a Bachelor’s degree in music, majoring in guitar performance. Always approachable, friendly and enthusiastic, his passion for his craft extends into his teaching, and has led to many of his students, of all ages and experience levels, reaching their musical goals.
Simon Dawes
Guitar
Simon is a Sydney-based guitar teacher with over 20 years’ experience.
He has performed with various acts alongside leading Australian and international artists as varied as Regurgitator, Pantera-offshoot Hellyeah, The Jezabels, We Lost The Sea, Plini, Crooked Fiddle Band, various avant-garde and improv groups and many others.
Lessons with Simon are tailored to fit students’ individual needs and goals. They can encompass advanced theory, jazz chord construction, key signatures and modes, advanced timing and rhythmic comprehension, scales, hand mechanics, shred techniques such as sweeping, tapping and speed picking, finger picking and folk picking; or can be as simple as strumming street chords to students’ favourite songs.
Simon is enthusiastic about students developing a comprehension of basic music theory but above all prioritises students finding their own voice on their instrument, and helps them to achieve this by developing the skills to be able to express their own creative ideas.
In addition to teaching and recording, Simon also performs with Sydney-based progressive trio Instrumental (adj.), the angular and appropriately-named Anti Guitar Trio, improvised grind/dub collective Kurushimi and alt-rock group Darling Vicious; he loves writing music for himself and with others, and finds enjoyment in most genres from jazz, punk, pop, metal, country, to experimental hip hop and soundtrack artists.
Simon is available at Blackwall on Tuesday afternoons and evenings.
Matina Chang
Drums & Percussion
Matina's passion for music started at an early age - from first trying out the piano to picking up a clarinet, she eventually fell in love with the drums. With over 10 years of experience, she has performed across Sydney in a range of genres including rock, punk, musical theatre, and jazz.
Her biggest influences in drumming include Joshua Dun (Twenty One Pilots), George Daniel (The 1975), Larnell Lewis (Snarky Puppy) and Paulina Villarreal (The Warning). To further her instrument repertoire, she also self-taught guitar and bass and continues to practice whenever she has free time.
Her Whether you are picking up sticks for the first time or are looking to advance your technical skills, her lessons are crafted specially for each student with an emphasis on keeping things fun!
Sarah Roche
Vocals & Piano
Sarah is a passionate vocal and piano teacher with over 8 years of performing experience. With a deep love for music and a commitment to nurturing the musical potential of her students, Sarah specialises in both classical and contemporary styles, offering personalised lessons tailored to each student's goals and abilities.
In 2020 she received the Dux award for HSC Music 1, ranking first in the Broken Bay Diocese, and she provides performance and exam preparation for HSC music students.
Currently studying a Bachelor of Music (Contemporary Music Practice) at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Sarah brings a broad wealth of knowledge to each lesson.
In addition to teaching, Sarah regularly performs as a keyboardist and vocalist in ‘The Stella’s’ (an indie pop band), supporting artists including Hevenshe, Jet City Sports Club, and Mac the Knife. She is also a session keyboardist for various projects.
Additionally, Sarah specialises in performance coaching, music theory lessons, songwriting tools, and creative improvisation techniques. Her approach combines technique with artistry, helping students build confidence, musicality, and a lifelong love for music.
