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Intune Music, Gladstone, offers one-on-one and buddy lessons for people of all ages, for piano, organ, keyboard, and music theory

Intune Music provides AMEB (Australian Music Examination Board) accredited music tuition for both adults and children throughout the Gladstone area. Specialising in keyboard lessons, including piano, keyboard and organ, Intune Music offers a passion for music that inspires learning. As qualified Gladstone piano teachers, our lessons are affordable and comprehensive. Private keyboard and music theo

ry lessons are available for interested students. You’re never too young or too old to learn music. And learning music can definitely improve one’s enjoyment of music. If your child is interested in performing, Intune Music can co-ordinate students who wish to participate in programs such as the Gladstone Eisteddfod. Tuition can also be provided for AMEB piano exams for piano grading. With more than 40 years of experience in Gladstone music coaching, our background knowledge and current music interests are carefully coordinated. Intune Music’s facilities include a private rehearsal room designed for the instruction and enjoyment of music. Our aim is to provide a balance of music theory, computer technology, ear training, sight reading, repertoire and performance geared to the student's level of proficiency. Contact Intune Music to see how music can enrich your life today. We are an Australian Music Examination Board associate. For interested students, Intune Music has a wheelchair accessible studio.

01/09/2026

PART 15 | PLAY WITH OTHERS

Playing with other people is a fantastic way to learn. Duets can take your playing to another level, and collaboration can bring a fun social aspect to your lessons!

Duets are a great way to strengthen your sight-reading skills, aural awareness, and the ability to play through mistakes. If the other person is at a higher level than yourself, it provides a great opportunity to learn from them by improving your skills and extending your abilities. If you don’t have the chance to play with others, or feel that you aren’t quite ready for collaboration, you can practice your duet skills by playing along to a recorded accompaniment.

Playing with others also incorporates a number of skills outlined in previous parts of this series: persistence, practising deliberately, listening and learning, flexibility, finding solutions, creativity, passion, using all of your senses, going beyond your comfort zone, and mot of all, enjoying what you do!

You can take pride in learning something new, and even more delight in joint achievements. After all, sharing your practice is what music is all about!

Come back for the final instalment in the “You Won’t Learn This in your Music Books” series for a reminder as to why you should never stop learning.

20/08/2026

EISTEDDFOD ACHIEVEMENTS | STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

For those who attended our recent Piano Party, you may recognise these two girls. Both sisters played multiple songs at the Piano Party in preparation for the Eisteddfod two weeks ago. Of the 7 performances between them, including a duet, these girls achieved four 2nd places, one 3rd place, a Highly Commended (HC) and two Performance Participations (PP)!

Student success relies not only on their own dedication, but on active family encouragement by establishing home routines, as well as communicating and collaborating with music teachers. After supporting these girls' musical journeys as a team, we are proud to be able to celebrate their achievements together!

Picture shared with permission

18/08/2026

EISTEDDFOD ACHIEVEMENTS | CONGRATULATIONS STUDENTS

Shortly after settling back into school at the start of this year, a number of the Intune Music students began preparing songs for the Eisteddfod. Over the past 6 months, students saw their long-term goal-setting paying off.

Comparable to getting ready for a party, which takes time to shower, choose an outfit, get dressed, and do your hair before applying the finishing touches and accessories, students practised the "layers" of their pieces, starting with exercises, articulation, and scales, then polishing technique and finalising the phrasing of their songs.

Teachers and parents saw the time and effort that students put into preparing for their performances, and the growth and maturity of their musicianship. We were excited for all of our students, after seeing the progress they had made to stick with, and accomplish, these long-term goals. We eagerly anticipated their final performances and results. Congratulations to not only to the 12 of 20 entries which received a place this year, but to all of our Eisteddfod performers, for their perseverance and discipline, and for taking part in this wonderful experience.

13/08/2026

PART 14 | ENJOY PLAYING

While practising new repertoire, remembering good posture and technique, and recalling theoretical knowledge are integral parts of practice, it is equally essential to enjoy playing.

Musicians can easily forget that there’s enjoyment to be had, both in learning something new, and in playing music that you love and are already familiar with. Although it is important to push yourself outside of your comfort zone, there is no motivation or enthusiasm without enjoyment.

There are lots of ways to combine pleasure with practice:
• Start a practice session with a familiar piece that you can play well, to boost your confidence, before trying something more challenging.
• Ask your teacher to help you learn a song that you like, whether or not it is in your music book.
• Sing along while you play songs that have lyrics, or write your own to match the melody of an instrumental piece!
• Gamify your practice sessions or use a range of resources and tools, such as flash cards, apps and incentives, to make learning more interesting.
• Share your music with others – whether you choose to play a piece for your family, or listen to and reflect on a song that you love with another person.

Enjoyment is part of the learning process. Making mistakes can be frustrating, and trying something new can be scary, but you should also recognise and celebrate your achievements! Overall, playing piano should be an enjoyable experience, and your teacher is there to support you and remind you of this throughout your musical journey.

Check back for our next post about playing and collaborating with others, in the second last instalment of the series.

03/08/2026

PART 13 | GO BEYOND YOUR COMFORT ZONE

For many people, stepping beyond your comfort zone is not something you enjoy; it is called the “comfort” zone for a reason! But you will not experience much satisfaction if you just stay with what you already know. If you want to improve and learn something new, you must push yourself to try something you haven’t done before.

If you are struggling to feel motivated to try something new, or are worried about making a mistake, just think back to a time that you challenged yourself and succeeded! Whether you practised week after week to play a tricky song smoothly, had your teacher help you fix a mistake or correct a technique, or even faced your nerves when performing in front of people. No matter how uncomfortable an experience made you feel at the time, you rarely regret it when you look back on your achievement.

Now, think of that feeling of accomplishment and take a step towards it. You can’t expect to be perfect straight away, but you also won’t improve if you don’t push yourself! And remember the famous proverb, “A comfort zone is a beautiful place, but nothing ever grows there.”

Keep an eye out for the next post in the series, about enjoying playing your instrument.

27/07/2026

PIANO PARTY | THE JOY OF MUSIC

We had a wonderful afternoon on Saturday, sharing the Joy of Music at our latest Piano Party! As teachers, we are so proud of the students' outstanding performance efforts, and pleased to see the support of their families, especially as the Eisteddfod is just around the corner.

In addition to the wide variety of music that was shared, highlights included:
• a game of musical chairs, with live music played by one of our students!
• a songwriting activity where participants substituted their own favourite things for the lyrics in "My Favourite Things" from the Sound of Music
• the sense of community that we felt as students and families socialised over afternoon tea

Thank you to everybody who helped another Intune music Piano Party come to fruition. We are already looking forward to the next one!

20/07/2026

PART 12 | BE PASSIONATE

Without passion, there is no enthusiasm, and motivation becomes hard to maintain. When you are passionate about something, it means that you care about it. You nurture the required skills, and you find it much easier to anticipate the rewards.

When it comes to setting short- or long-term goals, it's important to remind yourself why you are trying to achieve them. Ask yourself how the skill, achievement or experience will improve your life. Imagine what would it be like if you didn't play piano. The “why” is the driving force behind any goal, and when things get tough, it is a great place to find that bit of extra motivation.

The teachers at Intune Music are here to support students’ musical journeys and instil a love of music! If students find that they aren’t enjoying their lessons as much as they used to, their teachers are always willing to work with families to incorporate preferred songs, different approaches to learning, and new ideas into lessons and homework tasks, so that students continue to learn and grow. As teachers, we are passionate about piano, and want to share this with the world!

Don’t miss the next instalment in this series – all about going beyond your comfort zone!

13/07/2026

PART 11 | BE CREATIVE

There are lots of ways to get creative with your music practice. You don’t just have to sit down and play your instrument – there are other approaches, tools and fun ways to improve a variety of skills as a musician!

Some examples include:
• Clapping or tapping the rhythm of your current piece/s – this is a great exercise for reinforcing counting and doesn’t require you to be at your piano. Try it in the car on the way to school, or from the comfort of your couch!
• Sight reading – try this with a new song from your book, use an app for sight reading, or even ask your teacher for some resources to train your notation-recognition skills.
• Using accompaniments – many music books now come with access to recordings of the printed songs, including backing tracks that students can adjust the tempo of and play along to. Alternatively, find a pre-programmed rhythm on your digital piano or keyboard, or even create your own on apps such as GarageBand!
• Gamifying practice – ask your teacher about the games and resources that they use to make students’ lessons fun, and which ones could be used at home! From flashcards to colouring in, or even mobile apps, these are great ways to motivate students to learn and develop their musicianship skills without feeling like they have to sit and complete “homework”.
• Writing music – create something original, or choose a rhythm or melody from one of your current songs to adapt or extend on and make it your own. Practise notating your song, or record audio or video to share with your teacher!
• Incentivising or rewarding yourself – set a goal, such as playing for 20 minutes each day, figuring out a tricky line from your song, or working through a page of theory. Once you have achieved your goal, celebrate with your favourite activity, snack, or experience.

Practice doesn’t have to be a chore, feel boring or look the same every time. Being creative in your practice methods will ensure that you remain motivated to learn and play your instrument, and that you keep making progress towards your goals!

Come back for the next instalment, about being passionate!

22/06/2026

PART 10 | USE ALL OF YOUR SENSES
Hearing, sight and touch are the most obvious senses that come to mind when you think about how these faculties relate to music. However, your sense of smell and taste can also play a role sometimes.

We use our ears to listen to music for entertainment, as well as to understand how a song should sound when we are learning to play it. We use our eyes to read the music, to know where to place our fingers on the piano keys, and to check that our hands have the right shape and technique. And we feel physical feedback from pressing the keys with our fingers, pushing the pedals with out feet, and even tapping along to the rhythm of a song.

However, some styles of music are provocative of certain countries’ cultures and flavours, which can provide the inspiration you need either when composing or performing. Imagine yourself sitting in a tapas bar and being entertained by a Spanish guitarist, or take yourself to the carnival in Brazil and feel the beat of the salsa drums!

As the last post reiterated, music is much more than just learning the right notes, rhythm and fi*****ng. To experience music in a more wholistic way, think about whether there is a sense that you could develop more when it comes to your own playing!

Come back and check out our next post for tips on ways to be more creative with your practising and playing.

15/06/2026

PART 9 | COMMUNICATE EMOTIONS
Music and emotion are deeply connected, and learning how to communicate the expressive nature or characteristics of a piece starts with being able to play the notes with confidence. So often, students move on from a piece when they can play through it reliably, without giving much thought to the musical intentions they wish to communicate. But getting the notes, rhythm and fi*****ng correct is just the beginning!

Take your song or your performance to the next level by thinking about the expressive elements:
• Does the song have dynamic contrasts? Volume plays a vital role in musical expression.
• Are there articulation markings, such as staccato, legato or accents? Perhaps you could add your own!
• Balancing the melodic line with the accompaniment is also important for accurately portraying the mood or character of the piece.
• What is the purpose of the song? Does the music tell a story? Is it a suitable tempo for people to dance to?

If you aren’t sure where to start with your own pieces, listen to other recordings, or watch videos of pianists playing expressively for inspiration. Reflect on how the song makes you feel, and how the musical elements are used to achieve this. Watch how the musician moves their body and hands to emphasise dynamics and articulation. Then, think about your own pieces from this same perspective. Write your musical intentions down and include musical elements and physical movements to achieve the same, or even opposite, effects.

Don't miss the next post in the series where we talk about how all five senses play a part in music!

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