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.
Anish Khadka
Drums & Percussion
With over 14 years of drumming experience, Anish brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to his drum lessons. His expertise spans a diverse range of genres including progressive metal, djent, heavy metal, blues, and jazz.
Anish’s drumming journey is deeply influenced by his admiration for legendary drummers such as Matt Garstka, Mike Portnoy, Thomas Haake, Gavin Harrison, Danny Carey, and Tony Royster Jr. These influences are evident in his dynamic teaching approach, which focuses on developing both technical skills and personal expression.
With a Bachelor Degree of Music from Excelsia College, majoring in performance. Anish has recorded three full length albums in professional studios.
In his lessons, Anish emphasizes the importance of mastering rhythm and groove while exploring various styles to help students find their unique voice on the drums. His friendly and approachable demeanor makes him an ideal mentor for drummers at any level, from beginners to advanced players.
Outside of teaching, Anish continues to refine his craft and stay connected with the evolving world of drumming. He is dedicated to inspiring his students and helping them achieve their musical goals with creativity and precision.
Anish is available for lessons at our studio and looks forward to sharing his passion for drumming with new and experienced students alike.
Tiffany Wong
Vocals & Piano
Tiffany is a bright, creative, and passionate performer who goes above and beyond in her craft in Music Theatre. She is currently completing the Bachelor of Music (Performance) in Music Theatre at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.
Her attainments include the AMEB Associate of Music in Classical Voice (2023), AMEB Grade 5 Theory (2023), ABRSM Grade 5 Music Theory with Distinction (2021) and ABRSM Grade 5 Piano (2021).
She has also received awards in music competitions, including Second Place for Boroondara Eisteddfod Classical Vocal Solo (2023), Honourable Mentions for Boroondara Eisteddfod Musical Theatre Solo (2023), Best Conductor for Massed Singing at MLC Performing Arts Festival (2021), and Champion for Grade 8 Singing Solo by The St Cecilia International Music Competition (2019) etc.
She has performed in a wide variety of performances internationally for singing and choir. To list a few, Legally Blonde as Serena (2023), The Pirate of Penzance as Mabel (2019), The Music Man Jr. as Marian (2019), Lockdown Performance with SIX the Musical worldwide cast on YouTube (2021), Opera Hong Kong & le French May Bizet’s Carmen as the Children Chorus (2018), and many more.
Tiffany shares her passion with others in the form of teaching and performing in hopes to inspire and touch people’s hearts.
