Music Lessons in Sydney’s Inner West

Personalised music lessons for kids, teens and adults, taught by experienced teachers at our Five Dock and Balmain studios. Beginners through to advanced musicians are welcome.

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Music Lessons for Every Age and Ability

From first-time beginners to advanced musicians, we offer tailored lessons that help every student build skills, confidence and a lasting enjoyment of music.

Violin teacher helping a student during a violin lesson in Sydney’s Inner West

Violin Lessons

  • Violin lessons for kids, teens and adults
  • Beginner, intermediate and advanced students welcome
  • Support for AMEB exams, performances and personal goals
  • Learn technique, tone, rhythm and musical expression
  • Lessons available 7 days a week
  • Inner West studio locations in Five Dock and Balmain
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Child learning viola with a music teacher at Inner West Institute of Music

Viola Lessons

  • Viola lessons for kids, teens and adults
  • Beginner, intermediate and advanced students welcome
  • Learn posture, bowing, tone and musical expression
  • Support for exams, performances and personal goals
  • Lessons available 7 days a week
  • Convenient Inner West studio locations in Five Dock and Balmain
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Piano used for private music lessons in the Inner West

Piano Lessons

  • Piano lessons for kids, teens and adults
  • Beginner, intermediate and advanced students welcome
  • Support for AMEB exams, performances and personal goals
  • Learn technique, reading, rhythm and musical expression
  • Lessons available 7 days a week
  • Inner West studio locations in Five Dock and Balmain
Book a Piano Lesson
Cello teacher helping a student during a cello lesson in Sydney’s Inner West

Cello Lessons

  • Cello lessons for kids, teens and adults
  • Beginner, intermediate and advanced students welcome
  • Support for exams, performances and personal goals
  • Learn posture, bowing, tone and musical expression
  • Lessons available 7 days a week
  • Inner West studio locations in Five Dock and Balmain
Book a Cello Lesson
Child learning guitar with a music teacher at Inner West Institute of Music

Guitar Lessons

  • Guitar lessons for kids, teens and adults
  • Beginner, intermediate and advanced students welcome
  • Learn acoustic guitar, electric guitar or classical guitar
  • Lessons available 7 days a week
  • Convenient Inner West studio locations in Five Dock and Balmain
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Flute teacher helping a student during a flute lesson in Sydney’s Inner West

Flute Lessons

  • Flute lessons for kids, teens and adults
  • Beginner, intermediate and advanced students welcome
  • Learn breathing, tone, technique and phrasing
  • Lessons available 7 days a week
  • Inner West studio locations in Five Dock and Balmain
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Singing teacher helping a student during a vocal lesson in Sydney’s Inner West

Singing Lessons

  • Singing lessons for kids, teens and adults
  • Beginner, intermediate and advanced students welcome
  • Support for exams, performances and personal goals
  • Learn vocal technique, breathing, pitch and performance skills
  • Lessons available 7 days a week
  • Inner West studio locations in Five Dock and Balmain
Book a Singing Lesson
Drum teacher helping a student during a drum lesson in Sydney’s Inner West

Drum Lessons

  • Drum lessons for kids, teens and adults
  • Beginner, intermediate and advanced students welcome
  • Learn rhythm, timing, coordination and technique
  • Lessons available 7 days a week
  • Convenient Inner West studio locations in Five Dock and Balmain
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Double bass teacher helping a student during a double bass lesson in Balmain

Double Bass Lessons

  • Drum lessons for kids, teens and adults
  • Beginner, intermediate and advanced students welcome
  • Learn rhythm, timing, coordination and technique
  • Lessons available 7 days a week
  • Convenient Inner West studio locations in Five Dock and Balmain
Book a Double Bass Lesson

“If a child can’t learn the way we teach , maybe we should teach the way they learn”

– Ignacio Estrada

Our Philosophy

At the Inner West Institute of Music, we believe that a balanced attitude toward lifelong music learning should be encouraged in every person. The benefits of a music education have been well-documented and really should be considered as a necessary component of every child’s learning; but also, we know that the study of music enhances personal skills , such as patience, problem-solving, creativity, self-expression, concentration and memorization, to name a few.

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Music teachers at the Inner West Institute of Music

Our Staff & Music Teachers

Our staff and music teachers are highly experienced and passionate.

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Private Lessons

We offers private tuition to students aged four through to adults.

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HSC Music Composition Consulting

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View our range of online music resources, and books.

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Hire a Musician, Orchestra or Band Sydney

Looking to add the perfect musical touch to your next event in Sydney? Whether you’re planning a corporate gathering, a wedding celebration, a private party, or any other special occasion, our skilled musicians are here to make your event an unforgettable experience!

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We’re now accepting the Creative Kids rebate voucher.

Parents, guardians and carers can apply for a voucher with a value of up to $100 per calendar year for each student aged 4.5 to 18 years old enrolled in school.

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We’ve tutored 100’s of Students & Adults from all over Sydney

“Excellent, experienced and inspiring teacher who is focused and wants the best for her students. We had a break and tried out other violin teachers and here we are back again because she is that excellent! Victoria is to be highly recommended for beginners and all levels.”

– Lina Chaston

“Victoria is an excellent musician and teacher. As a older student she has proved invaluable in understanding the nuances of the older student.”

– John Jarman

“Victoria is not only an outstanding teacher but gets remarkable results from her students and makes the journey such a pleasurable one!”

– Helen Stavropoulos

“Nelly Jacano is a passionate and spectacular piano teacher that no one could possibly ask for more. I’ve started lessons with Nelly 8 years ago, and she has taught me and pushed me to my limits so i could be successful and happy. Nelly will push people to where she believes they have the potential to learn and exceed expectations. I have received high results in my AMEB piano exams and she is always preparing for more pieces and work to keep me busy and working hard. Nelly has always been an inspiration to me and i am glad to be her student”

– Dylan Khammarath Lam

“Victoria has been an amazing teacher for our two sons. She has been engaging and patient and has provided the tailored individual attention that each has needed over the recent years. Victoria is clearly an accomplished performer and we’re thankful that we found someone who is equally capable as a musician and teacher. Victoria’s dedication and energy to support her students and the broader industry is inspiring. Highly recommended!”

– Amanda Reynolds

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